Community Blogs

Tokyo, Japan

• Apr 5

There are lots of reasons why you might wish to retire abroad, and Japan ticks many of the boxes

Sarah Tanaka

34

Bern, Switzerland

• Apr 4

Switzerland is known for its high-quality healthcare system, and this extends to mental health

Ingrid Vogler

21

Berlin, Germany

• Apr 4

As an expat, you’ll soon find out just how challenging it can be to know where you can get hold of certain goods in your new home

David Miller

15

Doha, Qatar

• Apr 4

Beyond the swanky hotels and towering compounds, Qatar boasts over 560 kilometers of stunning coastline, made all the more enjoyable by Qatar’s warm climate

Ahmed Al-Rashid

22

Ottawa, Canada

• Apr 3

While property taxes in Canada are relatively moderate compared to some European countries, foreign buyers face significant upfront surcharges.For more informat...

Nathan Hargrove

11

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Apr 3

Moving to Saudi Arabia with kids? Find welcoming international schools offering British, American, and IB programs with caring teachers and supportive communities.

Fatima Hassan

15

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Apr 3

Healthcare standards in Luxembourg are good, with most general medical needs met through the country’s public health system. This includes women’s healthcare...

Thomas Weber

20

Brussels, Belgium

• Apr 3

Brussels has proclaimed itself the comic book capital of the world – and rightly so

Sophie Van Den Berg

10

Paris, France

• Apr 3

There are many avenues to finding employment in France

Olivia Martin

15

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 3

Only in the Netherlands can you have a monkey up your sleeve or use the wrong leg to get out of bed

James Van Der Berg

18

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 2

The Dutch Mortgage Market TodayAfter six years in the Netherlands, I've navigated the mortgage landscape and can tell you it's more accessible than many expect

James Van Der Berg

21

Rome, Italy

• Apr 2

As an international moving to Italy, you will undoubtedly have a lot going on in your life

Marco Rossi

17

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 2

Should You Even Learn Dutch?Let me be direct: you'll survive in the Netherlands speaking only English

James Van Der Berg

15

Pretoria, South Africa

• Apr 2

South Africa's history is a complex tapestry of indigenous cultures, colonial conquest, racial segregation, and ultimately, a remarkable transition to democracy

Rachel Ndlovu

11

Lisbon, Portugal

• Apr 2

Compared to many other countries, Portuguese schools have fewer school holidays throughout the year, but have a longer-than-average summer break.For more inform...

Maria Santos

21