Lisbon, Portugal 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...
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Amsterdam, Netherlands 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...
The essential checklist for moving to Spain
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Madrid, Spain 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 ...
Warsaw, Poland Poland groceries: 150-200 PLN/week (€35-47) at Biedronka, Lidl, Kaufland. Bread 2-4 PLN, dairy excellent and cheap. 30-50% less than Western Europe.
Ottawa, Canada 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. ...
Berlin, Germany 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...
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Warsaw, Poland Poland monthly costs: Singles 5,500-8,000 PLN (€1,300-1,850), couples 8,000-12,000 PLN combined. Warsaw rent 2,500-3,500 PLN, other cities 20-30% cheaper.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Romantic Playa del Carmen: Chez Celine (French), La Perla Pixan (Rosewood), Axiote beach dining. Perfect for honeymoons and couples.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands 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.
Wills and estate planning in Belgium
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Brussels, Belgium This guide to wills and estates in Belgium includes advice on: Wills and estates in Belgium Inheritance law in BelgiumApplicable foreign inheritance laws in ...
Global, GLOBAL 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.
Warsaw, Poland Affordable in Poland: Public transport €1/75min, train tickets from €12, fuel €1.38/L (Europe's lowest), pierogi 40-60 PLN, duck 69-74 PLN.
Where to get the news in South Africa
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Pretoria, South Africa 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.
6 best expat destinations in Southeast Asia
Tips & Guides Global, Global Ancient temples tamed by unruly jungles. Pristine ribbons of white sand lapped by turquoise seas. Glistening metropolises that pulse with life around the clo...
Paris, France 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...
