Community Blogs

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...

Global, Global

• Apr 2

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

The Expat Collective

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Apr 1

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

Paris, France

• Apr 1

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

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Vienna, Austria

• Apr 1

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

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Bangkok, Thailand

• Apr 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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...

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