Life insurance in Canada: Complete guide for expats
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Ottawa, Canada As an expat your life insurance needs may look a little different to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Your decisions may be dictated by how long you p...
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London, International The International MBA: More Than Just Another DegreeAs an expat professional, you understand something fundamental about global careers: credentials earned in o...
Warsaw, Poland Janusz Kamiński: Polish-born cinematographer won 2 Oscars (Schindler's List 1994, Saving Private Ryan 1999), nominated 5 more times, Spielberg's cinematographer since early 1990s. Distinctive style: diffused lighting, desaturated color, natural light, influenced countless filmmakers.
Living in Italy as an expat: 10 questions answered
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Rome, Italy Italy’s enduring appeal, photo opportunities, and tranquil pace of life are enough to make anyone think about emigrating there permanently. Italians take the ti...
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico A day trip to Coba from Playa del Carmen takes 1.5-2 hours and lets you climb the Yucatan's tallest accessible pyramid at 42 meters, exploring Mayan ruins scattered throughout the jungle.
Warsaw, Poland Ralph Modjeski designed 40+ major American bridges including the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the world's longest suspension bridge in 1926 at 1,750 feet.
Paris, France Often referred to as the garden of France, the Loire Valley was once the stomping ground of French royalty and nobility. Today, however, it is one of the most p...
International money transfers in Austria
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Vienna, Austria Getting your money to the right place at the right time might be easier than ever in today’s high-tech world, but it is still important to know your options whe...
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Trash collection and recycling in Spain
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Madrid, Spain If you move to Spain, you’ll face many exciting challenges. From how to open a bank account to navigating public transport, certain aspects of life are essen...
Warsaw, Poland Famous Poles: Copernicus (1473, heliocentric theory), Marie Curie (first woman Nobel, 2 sciences), Wałęsa (Solidarity), Kościuszko, Chopin (1810-1849), Mickiewicz.
Vaccinations in Belgium: Health Requirements for Expats
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Brussels, Belgium The Belgian healthcare system provides free vaccinations in Belgium, although the system for getting these vaccinations can be somewhat confusing if you are unf...
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Las Posadas is a 9-night Mexican Christmas celebration from December 16-24 where communities reenact Mary and Joseph's journey through processions.
Warsaw, Poland April 14, 966 AD: Mieszko I's baptism in Poznań transformed Poland from pagan tribes to Christian nation. Strategic statecraft aligning with Western Europe, gaining legitimacy, unifying tribes. Date 966 taught as Poland's true beginning.
Where to learn Portuguese
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Lisbon, Portugal Whether you want to learn Portuguese before or after you relocate to Portugal, having a good grasp of the language will help make your transition into local lif...
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Brussels, International The Bilingual Advantage: Dispelling MythsAs expat parents, you've probably heard the concern: Won't bilingual education confuse your child? Won't they delay lan...
