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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.
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...
Thomas Weber 
Singapore, Singapore Singapore is a popular destination for expats, thanks to its excellent job opportunities, tropical climate, and advanced healthcare and education systems. Howev...
Kevin Lim 
Boston, International Your Expat Background Is Your Strength, Not Your ComplicationIf you've moved multiple times, attended different schools, and navigated various educational syste...
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...
Sarah Tanaka 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.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Many Canadians own property and run Airbnb in Playa del Carmen without TR or PR residency. Property ownership requires no immigration permit, but operating a rental business on a tourist visa sits in a legal gray area. Using a property manager and consulting a Mexican accountant and lawyer before buying is strongly recommended.
Falco 
Berlin, Germany Germany is the richest country in the European Union (EU). Its comfortable living standards attract tens of thousands of expats each year. However, life in Germ...
David Miller Global, Global Finally, after a likely long and arduous decision-making process, you are moving abroad. You’re ready to experience life as an expat. Maybe you haven’t thought ...
Playa del Carmen, Mexico A day trip to Cozumel from Playa del Carmen takes 45 minutes by ferry (departing every 1-2 hours, $20-25 USD round-trip) and offers world-class snorkeling at El Cielo and Palancar Reef, beautiful beach clubs, and exploration of Mexico's largest Caribbean island.
Warsaw, Poland Poland is 86.9% Catholic with the world's largest generational divide in faith: only 26% of under-40s attend weekly Mass vs. 55% of those over 40.
London, United Kingdom British cuisine has a reputation for being (dare we say it) bland. But once in a while, you’ll find a gem that will make you feel like you’re being wrapped in a...
Priya Sharma 
