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London, United Kingdom The UK remains a very popular place to look for work, especially in London – a booming national and international business hub. While competition can be intense...
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Global, Global Ask a soon-to-be expat what they’re going to do for work when they first arrive in their new country and at some point you’ll hear someone say the following: “I...
Amsterdam, Netherlands Yes, Dutch beer culture extends far beyond Heineken. The Netherlands has 600+ craft breweries producing world-class IPAs, bokbiers, and witbiers since 2010. Visit Brouwerij De Molen, Brouwerij 't IJ, and Kaapse Brouwers for exceptional tastings.
Bern, Switzerland Thinking of buying a lakeside chalet or a modern apartment in Zurich? Unless you’re purchasing it outright, you’ll likely need a mortgage – and in Switzerland, ...
Ingrid Amsterdam, Netherlands Why Dutch Words Are So Amusingly LiteralAfter six years here, I've concluded that Dutch people name everything exactly as they see it, consequences be damned. I...
Singapore, Singapore With a great standard of living, low taxes, and an excellent healthcare system, Singapore is an attractive destination for pensioners and retirees. But if you’r...
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Moving to Saudi Arabia means adjusting to a new culture, climate, and – unsurprisingly – an entirely different approach to taxes. But while many expats expect c...
Amsterdam, Netherlands Dutch expressions like "monkey out of the sleeve," "dog in the pot," and "unfortunately peanut butter" reveal Dutch culture through hilarious, untranslatable phrases.
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Whether you are moving to Luxembourg for work or planning to start your own business there, familiarising yourself with the local business culture is vital if y...
Thomas W Global, GLOBAL The Decision That Shaped Everything Before my first international move, I faced a choice: learn the local language or rely on English. I chose poorly—assuming E...
Madrid, Spain With its warm climate, vibrant culture, and sizable expat communities, Spain has long been an appealing place to retire. But what can you expect in terms of med...
Amsterdam, Netherlands Expats can buy Dutch property without restrictions. Total costs: 5-7% above price + 10% deposit. €200K home = €212K total. Mortgage rates 4.31-5.04%, borrow 5x salary, 100% loan-to-value. Tax benefits make buying better than renting for 5+ year stays.
Amsterdam, Netherlands Why the Dutch Love Festivals The Netherlands is genuinely a festival-loving country. Each year brings an impressive array of celebrations – some cultural, some ...
Paris, France If you’re an expat settling into your new home, you’ll undeniably go through some rites of passage. Whether you’re setting up your Wi-Fi or buying furniture, so...
olivia Bern, Switzerland Most people can use their foreign driver’s license for the first 12 months when driving in Switzerland. This guide explains what you need to do to exchange your...
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