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Foreigners can get Thai driving licenses with non-immigrant visa/work permit. Process: medical exam, driving school, theory and practical tests. Takes 2-4 weeks, costs 2,000-5,000 baht. Some nationalities can convert home licenses.

Tips & Guides Lisa Thompson Lisa Thompson 12 min 58 Feb 16

Balearic Islands famous for fresh seafood, lobster, ensaïmada pastry, sobrassada sausage, and tumbet vegetables. Mediterranean cuisine with Catalan, Spanish, and Moorish influences. Vegetarian-friendly with excellent local produce.

Travel Emily Johnson Emily Johnson 8 min 32 Feb 16

Luxembourg social security covers all workers including expats. Provides health insurance, pensions, unemployment benefits, and accident insurance. Funded through mandatory contributions. EU coverage available via European Health Insurance Card.

Expat Life Thomas Weber Thomas Weber 13 min 48 Feb 15

Top Portuguese foods include bacalhau (salted cod with 365 recipes), pastéis de nata (custard tarts from 1837), caldo verde soup, cataplana seafood stew, cozido à Portuguesa meat stew, and chargrilled sardinhas. Rich culinary heritage.

Travel Maria Santos Maria Santos 12 min 34 Feb 14

Foreigners can buy property in Japan with no restrictions. Houses typically depreciate while land appreciates. Average costs: ¥36-44 million for houses, ¥45 million for condos. Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya have highest prices.

Tips & Guides Sarah Tanaka Sarah Tanaka 16 min 43 Feb 14

Italian festivals include Venice Carnevale with elaborate masks (Jan-Feb), Battle of Oranges in Ivrea (Feb), Palio di Siena horse race (Jul-Aug), and La Biennale art festival (May-Nov). World-famous celebrations of culture and history.

Travel Marco Rossi Marco Rossi 12 min 38 Feb 14