Community Blogs

Vienna, Austria

• Oct 5

School breaks are the perfect time to have fun and quality time with your children. For parents, knowing these dates is crucial for planning holidays, family...

viennalife

London, United Kingdom

• Oct 5

If you’re a new arrival in the United Kingdom, getting tickets for a local sporting event might not be high on your to-do list for that all-important first w...

Priya

Brussels, Belgium

• Oct 4

If you want to fit in and make friends in Belgium, you’ll have to know your reservedness from your rude behavior. Like everywhere else in the world, the coun...

Sophie

Rome, Italy

• Oct 4

Relocating yourself and your family to another country can be a logistical challenge. There are many factors to consider, including what to take, how to ship...

Marco R

Bern, Switzerland

• Oct 3

Moving to Switzerland opens up a world of opportunities, from pristine Alpine landscapes to exceptional public services. But like any international relocati...

Ingrid

Europe

• Oct 3

Biking is big in Europe. Riverside bike paths near Salzburg, Bruges, and along the Rhine will leave you with top-notch memories. Not everyone takes a car on ...

The Expat Collective

Singapore, Singapore

• Oct 3

When you’re new to the Singaporean job market (because you graduated or you just moved there), you’ll want to know how your salary compares to others. In the...

sglife

Global, Global

• Oct 3

Being unable to communicate with a doctor is one of the most frustrating things you could experience in a foreign country. When you need to find healthcare a...

The Expat Collective

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Oct 2

Expats have a lot to manage when moving to Luxembourg. There may be visas to get, homes to find, cultural nuances to navigate, and new places to explore. But...

Thomas W

Tokyo, Japan

• Oct 2

Over the past few decades, Japanese food has become popular globally. The country’s diet has a reputation for being not only tasty but pretty healthy and nut...

tokyolife

London, United Kingdom

• Oct 2

With house prices increasing over the past few decades, renting has become popular across the UK. It is a more affordable and flexible option and a practical...

Priya

Brussels, Belgium

• Oct 2

This guide explores the different ways you can receive money from abroad in Belgium. We’ll look at costs, security and convenience so you can choose the opti...

Sophie

Europe

• Oct 2

Today’s consumers are more concerned than ever about the impact their travels have on the environment. Indeed, the 2019 Sustainable Travel Report by Booking....

The Expat Collective

Madrid, Spain

• Oct 2

After five years living in Barcelona, I've come to appreciate how refreshingly open Spanish society is about sexuality and personal expression. Coming from B...

Emily Johnson

Doha, Qatar

• Oct 1

Nothing beats sipping on a cool cocktail and lapping up sensational views of the city down below. And if you live in Doha, you certainly aren’t short on sky-...