Community Blogs

Global, Global

• Apr 2

Celebrating Thanksgiving abroad offers the perfect opportunity to blend tradition with a touch of global flair

The Expat Collective

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 1

The Intensive Dutch Course QuestionWhen I first arrived, everyone suggested I do an intensive course

James Van Der Berg

18

Paris, France

• Apr 1

It’s no secret that the French are mad about cheese

Olivia Martin

18

Vienna, Austria

• Apr 1

Every country has its own quirks and it can be useful to understand these as an expat

Emma Fischer

15

Bangkok, Thailand

• Apr 1

The Thai banking system can be bewildering to both newcomers and born-and-raised citizens

Lisa Thompson

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Madrid, Spain

• Apr 1

With the state of the world as it is, you may want to shut the curtains, take cover under a blanket, and watch reruns of La que se avecina. But, unfortunately, ...

Emily Johnson

9

Brussels, Belgium

• Apr 1

Foreign nationals who want to visit or join a close family member living in Belgium can do so using the family reunification procedure. This procedure can be us...

Sophie Van Den Berg

8

Berlin, Germany

• Mar 31

Strict rules apply when driving in Germany, and you’re not allowed to drive a car without supervision unless you are over 18 – even if you have a license in you...

David Miller

10

London, United Kingdom

• Mar 31

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...

Priya Sharma

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Global, Global

• Mar 31

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...

The Expat Collective

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 31

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.

James Van Der Berg

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Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 31

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 Vogler

22

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 30

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...

James Van Der Berg

17

Singapore, Singapore

• Mar 30

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...

Kevin Lim

9

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Mar 30

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...

Fatima Hassan

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