Community Blogs

Lisbon, Portugal

• Mar 26

There are many things to consider if you’re moving to Portugal and driving a vehicle, tax, registration, having a valid license, and, of course, insurance. As ...

London, United Kingdom

• Mar 25

The United Kingdom (UK) has millions of self-employed business owners, sole traders, and freelancers. However, starting something for yourself can be a complex ...

Priya

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 25

The Quality QuestionWhen I first moved to the Netherlands, I was curious about university quality here. Coming from the UK where universities are ranked and dis...

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 25

Why I'd Recommend Studying HereThe Netherlands has become genuinely popular as a study destination. In 2021, 40% of first-year university students were internat...

Madrid, Spain

• Mar 25

Whether you’ve just arrived in Barcelona or you’re setting up a new life in Madrid, getting to grips with everyday life in Spain can be a challenge for expats. ...

Emily Johnson

Washington, United States

• Mar 25

If you’re planning to purchase a property in the US as a local resident, expat, or foreign investor, you’re in for an exciting, but sometimes daunting, time. ...

Madrid, Spain

• Mar 25

There is a lot of competition in the Spanish job market, especially due to the rising rate of unemployment in recent years. Therefore, making sure that your ...

Emily Johnson

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 25

Finding Your Dutch Bank: What Actually MattersAfter six years here and countless conversations with expats about their banking frustrations, I've learned what s...

Global, Global

• Mar 25

Companies are becoming increasingly aware that repatriation remains one of the most challenging aspects of relocation. 94% of the respondents to the 2021 Global...

The Expat Collective

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 25

The Dutch Emergency Response System The Netherlands is a genuinely safe country with low crime rates and rare violent crime. However, when emergencies occur, th...

Paris, France

• Mar 25

Expats moving to Bordeaux may not know much about it beyond its world-class wines. However, this ancient city in the southwest of France has plenty to offer, fr...

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Bangkok, Thailand

• Mar 24

Thailand has a thriving dental tourism industry, with Bangkok and other tourist areas catering to foreigners who seek good, inexpensive dental care and treatmen...

Brussels, Belgium

• Mar 24

Women’s health services vary from country to country, and when you move somewhere new, it can be a challenge to get to grips with how the system works in your n...

Sophie

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 24

The Moment Everything Branches OffThe Dutch secondary school system is genuinely confusing at first glance. Having grown up in the British system with its relat...

Bern, Switzerland

• Mar 24

As an expat living in Switzerland, you’ll know just how important it is to keep in touch with your friends and family in your new home and elsewhere. Luckily, S...

Ingrid