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Lisbon, Portugal In Portugal, dial 112 for all emergencies. This universal number connects you to police, fire, and ambulance services 24/7. Operators speak English.
Maria Santos 
Bern, Switzerland The image of crystalline lakes framed by snow-covered mountain peaks found on so many postcards is real. Switzerland lies in the heart of the Alps, its massive...
Paris, France In most circumstances, life insurance is necessary when you don’t have sufficient capital or income to survive without a spouse in France. A French policy...
Global, Worldwide The Challenge of Fitness as an Expat Moving abroad fundamentally disrupts your routine. New environment, unfamiliar language, cultural differences, and the...
Madrid, Spain After putting down roots in a new country, you might consider making it more official and applying for permanent residence. And, if you happen to live in...
Global, Global Yes, you can reduce plastic waste through seven simple changes: reusable bottles, coffee thermoses, refusing straws, shopping bags, zero-waste stores, avoiding microbeads, and shampoo bars.
Brussels, Belgium Over the last decade, Belgium has had many challenges forming a government after elections because of its complex federal structure. The linguistic differences...
Doha, Qatar Although not internationally renowned for its nightlife or arts scene, Qatar hosts an attractive range of entertainment for English-speaking expats who call it...
Vienna, Austria Whether you’re settling down in Salzburg or starting a new chapter in Vienna, everyday life in a brand-new country can be challenging. However, if you’re an...
Emma Fischer Paris, France Oh, how magnificent Paris is when the sun is out! The blue skies beckon and there’s a magnificent joie de vivre in the air. Once you’ve settled in, it’s time...
Berlin, Germany Marriage is currently the only form of legal union in Germany and this is protected under the Constitution. Since the introduction of same-sex marriage in...
David Miller Global, Global You’re having endless sleepless nights, you’re suffering from an upset stomach, your head feels like it’s about to explode and you cry over the slightest...
Singapore, Singapore Insurance is a growing landscape in Singapore. Life insurance has become more common with each generation and nearly half the population now opts for private...
Lisbon, Portugal It doesn’t matter whether you’ve just moved to Madeira or you’re setting up a home in Setúbal, getting your head around everyday life can be an enjoyable...
Maria Santos 
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Luxembourg has three official languages: Luxembourgish, French, and German. French dominates shops and legal matters (98% speak it), English leads business (80%), and Luxembourgish is used in politics despite being UNESCO-endangered.
Thomas Weber 
