Amsterdam, Netherlands Healthcare in the Netherlands: What Actually WorksHonestly, when I arrived in the Netherlands, I was nervous about healthcare. Healthcare systems in different c...
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Barcelona, International Language Learning in Your Pocket: The App RevolutionMoving to a new country means learning a new language-or at least, it should. The motivation couldn't be cle...
Warsaw, Poland Polish White Eagle: crowned white eagle on red, dating to Lech's legend (~960 AD). Communists removed crown 1944-1990. Restored immediately after communism fell as sovereignty symbol.
Public transportation in Saudi Arabia
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Getting to your destination in Saudi Arabia doesn’t always mean you need to take a car. With steady improvements to trains and buses occurring every year, it’s ...
Paris, France If you’ve only experienced the Parisian roads, driving in France can feel daunting. Luckily, traffic outside the capital isn’t all too bad, and learning how ...
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Best PDC snorkeling: Cozumel reefs, Akumal sea turtles, Puerto Morelos park ($30-50), cenotes. World's 2nd-largest reef, 15-30m visibility year-round.
How the Catholic Church Survived Communism in Poland: Pope John Paul II and Solidarity
Tips & Guides Warsaw, Poland The Catholic Church survived communism in Poland because 95% of Poles stayed Catholic. Pope John Paul II's 1979 visit sparked Solidarity and ended communist rule by 1989.
Real estate guide: buying a house in Luxembourg
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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg When moving to Luxembourg, you might consider buying somewhere to live. However, properties in Luxembourg can be very expensive, so it’s important to think care...
Singapore, Singapore Singapore is a popular destination for expats, thanks to its excellent job opportunities, tropical climate, and advanced healthcare and education systems. Howev...
Boston, International Your Expat Background Is Your Strength, Not Your ComplicationIf you've moved multiple times, attended different schools, and navigated various educational syste...
Dating in Japan: finding love as an expat
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Tokyo, Japan Dating (交際) in Japan can be quite a unique experience. Entering the dating pool as an expat in a foreign country with a language and customs that seem different...
Berlin, International The Expat Advantage in Higher EducationStudying abroad as an expat is fundamentally different from other study-abroad experiences. You're not taking a semester ...
Amsterdam, Netherlands The Dutch Education System: A Parent's Practical GuideWhen I first arrived in the Netherlands six years ago, I didn't have children. Now I do, and understanding...
Warsaw, Poland The Polish Winged Hussars were the elite heavy cavalry of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from the 16th-18th centuries, achieving fame for their devastating charge at the 1683 Battle of Vienna where approximately 3,600 cavalry broke a massive Ottoman siege.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Most Canadian tax software (TurboTax, H&R Block, UFile) cannot properly handle a departure return with deemed disposition, the exit tax triggered when you cease to be a Canadian resident. Canadians emigrating to Mexico from Alberta or elsewhere need a cross-border CPA specialist familiar with T1161, the Canada-Mexico tax treaty, and SAT registration.
