Community Blogs

Europe

• Mar 17

It can be demoralizing, wading through streams of listings, uploading reams of applications and motivation letters, into what feels like a black hole. But lo...

The Expat Collective

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Paris, France

• Mar 17

Whether you need a visa to live and work in France depends on your residence status, nationality, and the type of work you’ll be hired to do. Discover what work...

olivia

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Singapore, Singapore

• Mar 17

Sadly, Singapore’s human rights have not moved as fast as its economic progress over the past half a century or so. Although the country performs quite well in ...

sglife

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Vienna, Austria

• Mar 17

Austria has one of the highest concentrations of sustainable housing in the world. Therefore, if you are looking to move there, you can rest assured that you wi...

viennalife

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Lisbon, Portugal

• Mar 17

If you plan to study in Portugal, you’ll need to organize a few things, including applying for a student visa. That is, if you need it because separate rules ap...

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 17

What Is the Cito Toets?When I first heard about the Cito exam, I thought the Dutch had invented yet another confusing standardized test. But after six years her...

Madrid, Spain

• Mar 16

If you’re thinking about moving to Europe, there are few countries that set imaginations racing quite like Spain. This lively corner of the continent truly has ...

Emily Johnson

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Ottawa, Canada

• Mar 16

If you’re planning to purchase a property in Canada as a local resident, expat, or foreign investor, you’re in for an exciting – but sometimes daunting – time. ...

Nathan H

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Berlin, Germany

• Mar 16

If you’re moving to Germany with children in tow, you’ll find that the German education system consists of many quality local schools as well as a number of pri...

David Miller

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 16

The Cito exam tests 167,000 Dutch primary school pupils annually in February with 290 questions on language, math, and world orientation. Scores range 500-550 points (avg 535). Teacher recommendations matter more than test scores for secondary school placement.

Brussels, Belgium

• Mar 15

This guide to wills and estates in Belgium includes advice on: Wills and estates in Belgium Inheritance law in BelgiumApplicable foreign inheritance laws in ...

Sophie

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Global, GLOBAL

• Mar 15

Financial literacy helps expats handle foreign taxes, currency exchange, international banking, retirement planning. Common challenges: double taxation, currency risk, credit access. Use both home and local advisors.

The Expat Collective

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Pretoria, South Africa

• Mar 15

Main English news in South Africa: Daily Maverick, Mail & Guardian, eNCA, News24. Access international via DStv (BBC, CNN), streaming, VPNs. Expat platforms: SAPeople, expat groups.

Global, Global

• Mar 15

Ancient temples tamed by unruly jungles. Pristine ribbons of white sand lapped by turquoise seas. Glistening metropolises that pulse with life around the clo...

The Expat Collective

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Paris, France

• Mar 15

From the soaring mountains of the Alps and Pyrenees to the chic streets of Paris and everything in-between, France truly does have something for everyone. An...

olivia

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