Community Blogs

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Feb 25

Finding Your Amsterdam: Neighborhood GuideWhen I first considered living in Amsterdam, I thought neighborhoods were just neighborhoods. After six years here, I'...

James Van Der Berg

38

Berlin, Germany

• Feb 25

Fortunately for expats, transferring money overseas in Germany is a fairly straightforward process. That said, there are several factors that you need to keep i...

David Miller

33

Brussels, Belgium

• Feb 25

For most expats, Belgium might not be the obvious choice as a retirement destination. However, with its central location in Europe, beautiful historic cities, a...

Sophie Van Den Berg

39

Rome, Italy

• Feb 25

Expats who opt for mobile banking in Italy can access various on-the-go financial services. If you’re always traveling or out and about, mobile banking gives yo...

Marco Rossi

28

Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 25

Explore Poland's magnificent castles including Malbork (world's largest brick castle at 21 hectares), Wawel Royal Castle where Polish kings were crowned, and fairytale Moszna with 99 turrets - medieval fortresses telling centuries of defensive history.

James Crawford

45

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Feb 25

Why Dutch Hospitals Are ExcellentAfter six years in the Netherlands, I can confidently say that the country has one of Europe's best healthcare systems. The Net...

James Van Der Berg

31

Bern, Switzerland

• Feb 25

Finding work in Switzerland as an international can be exciting, especially since many roles in finance, IT, and pharmaceuticals use English as the working lang...

Ingrid Vogler

49

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

• Feb 25

Colectivos in Playa del Carmen start at just 10 pesos for local rides within the city and go up to 80 pesos ($5 USD) for longer routes like Tulum. They run every 2-5 minutes along the Riviera Maya corridor, making them the cheapest way to travel between Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Akumal. This complete guide covers routes, prices, and how to use them like a local.

Miguel Hernandez

57

Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 25

Polish flag: white over red stripes from legend of Lech's white eagle against red sunset. Survived partitions and communism. Official red: #dc143c.

James Crawford

71

Vienna, Austria

• Feb 25

Same-sex couples looking to relocate to Austria will be pleased to know that they will receive most of the same benefits as heterosexual couples. Furthermore, b...

Emma Fischer

33

Pretoria, South Africa

• Feb 25

If you call the sunny shores of South Africa your new home and earn income – from salaries, investments, rental properties, freelance earnings, or something els...

Rachel Ndlovu

29

Madrid, Spain

• Feb 24

Spain’s workers are well looked after. Spanish labor laws set proper standards and offer robust protections to ensure employee safety, well-being, and job secur...

Emily Johnson

27

Warsaw, Poland

• Feb 24

Ptasie Mleczko (chocolate marshmallow), Krówki (fudge), Prince Polo wafers - Poland's iconic candies. Find at Żabka, Biedronka, or Wedel shops in Warsaw.

James Crawford

84

Brussels, Belgium

• Feb 24

If you’re looking for jobs in Brussels, you’ll find an international workplace, a multilingual environment, and plenty of jobs for multi-skilled workers. There ...

Sophie Van Den Berg

31

Tokyo, Japan

• Feb 24

Your first week in Japan will be a whirlwind of getting started with renting or buying a home, opening a bank account, and setting up utilities. In addition ...

Sarah Tanaka

30