Living abroad

Expatriates are often worried about undergoing a medical procedure abroad. It can raise questions about how hygienic are the medical facilities, are the hospital staff experience and capable, how much does medical treatment cost, and so on. If you live in or...

The French social welfare system is based on the principle of ‘solidarity contributions’, which covers both French nationals and resident foreign nationals. This means that everyone…

Are you going to Uncle Sam's country and don't know anything about the US tax system? By the way, are you a taxable person in the United States? Here’s a quick three-point refresher course overview...

Air quality is unfortunately a major concern in Bangkok and high levels of pollution affect everyone in the city. So how can you protect your health and avoid long-term effects?

In 2019, Hong Kong ranked as the country with the most efficient healthcare system in the world. World-class hospitals, state-of-the-art equipment and highly-trained practitioners can be found in both public and private sectors. However, this high...

Living abroad can be an exciting adventure. It opens the door to new experiences and different perspectives. However, there’s one experience that many expats find stressful: going to…

Do you know how much medical consultations abroad cost? Depending on the country, prices can sometimes vary by a factor of three or more. Check out our infographic showing the average costs of GP or specialist consultations in 10 countries! Top 3...

Settling in a new country as an expat can be quite a challenge, even more so if you’re not sure where to live. If you’re lucky enough to have some flexibility, you may be wondering how…

Have you been dreaming of settling in the United States? Then you have probably heard of the green card, the gateway to permanent residence in the USA. A green card holder may...

After an unforgettable road trip through the bush or a year of study in Melbourne, many young people dream of settling permanently in Australia. The country attracts a large number of foreigners, who represent almost a third of its population...

​​Are you planning to live and work abroad? You should know that many countries are actively looking for qualified expatriates! To cope with the lack of labour in certain fields, or to revitalise their national economy after the health crisis...

With almost 90% of foreigners among its population, Dubai is the El Dorado for expatriates. Unlike other countries, the Covid-19 health crisis has not affected the attractiveness of the UAE for teleworkers - quite the contrary!

Even if living abroad is often a rewarding experience, it can still be challenging for the expatriate and their family who have to cope with unprecedented psychological problems. Life as an expatriate requires significant effort to adapt to new social and...

Moving to a new place is a great chance to have new experiences, but it can also mean re-learning how to do familiar tasks from your home country. If you’ve never been to a doctor in France before, you may be unsure of what to expect. Will you be able to...

Are there countries where expats are more likely to be happy? According to the UN 2022 World Happiness Report, which ranks countries around the globe depending on their citizens’ sense of well-being, there certainly are...

It’s 4 am. You are tossing and turning in your bed. You can't sleep, as the departure that will change your life is almost here. And in the taxi to the airport, you check ten times to make sure...