Pretoria, South Africa South Africa's history is a complex tapestry of indigenous cultures, colonial conquest, racial segregation, and ultimately, a remarkable transition to democracy
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School holidays in Portugal in 2025–2026
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Lisbon, Portugal 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...
Maria Santos 27
Global, Global Celebrating Thanksgiving abroad offers the perfect opportunity to blend tradition with a touch of global flair
Amsterdam, Netherlands The Intensive Dutch Course QuestionWhen I first arrived, everyone suggested I do an intensive course
Paris, France It’s no secret that the French are mad about cheese
Austrian culture and social etiquette
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Vienna, Austria Every country has its own quirks and it can be useful to understand these as an expat
Emma Fischer 27
How to open a bank account in Thailand in 2026
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Bangkok, Thailand The Thai banking system can be bewildering to both newcomers and born-and-raised citizens
Where to get the news in Spain
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Madrid, Spain 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, ...
The family reunion visa in Belgium
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Brussels, Belgium 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...
How to get your German driver’s license
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Berlin, Germany 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 26
Guide to finding jobs in the UK in 2026
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London, United Kingdom 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 43
Working at a startup as an expat
Tips & Guides Global, Global 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...
Amsterdam, Netherlands 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 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, ...
Amsterdam, Netherlands 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...
