Saudi Arabia’s expat tax
From July 1st, 2017, expats in Saudi Arabia will have to pay a residence tax and will be affected by a ‘sin tax’ introduced on tobacco and soft drinks. On top of that, companies...
Category: Expat Advice & Stories
Meeting people when moving abroad
Let’s face it: meeting new people can be scary. You’ll ask yourself “how should I behave?”, because we’ve learned that the first impression is the most important. For that reason, read on to get...
Breaking French stereotypes
The image of French people is known to be very odd in many countries, but did you know that many of their stereotypes were not entirely true? Read on to see the funny, yet...
Best and worst things about Bangkok
Bangkok is the city that welcomes more visitors every year than any other city in the world. Known to Asians as Krung Thep – The City of Angels – Bangkok has a heavenly offering....
Breaking the Erasmus bubble
Doing an Erasmus in Europe is quite possibly the most exciting, fun, valuable, and scariest thing you’ll do when you’re a student. It might be the first time you’ll live on your own without...
Dos and don’ts of reverse culture shock
Culture shock is expected when moving to a new country, with different norms taking a while to get used to. But what happens when you’ve been away from home for a while? ‘Reverse culture...
Best and worst things about Warsaw
Having battled through two world wars, communist rule and severe persecution, Poland is a country with a fascinating history and culture, and home to some of the most resilient but friendly people you could...
Best and worst things about Amsterdam
Every city has its perks and flaws and Amsterdam is no exception. When a Dutchie says they’re from the Netherlands when they’re abroad, the first response they’ll get will 99.99% of the time be...
Best and worst things about Helsinki
Once in Finland, you might realize that not only the country, but also its people can be quite unusual sometimes. Here are certain facts about this country’s capital that will either make you love...
Breaking the law abroad
Abiding by the law in a foreign country can be a controversial topic. Is it right for an expat couple to be jailed for having sex outside of marriage in the UAE, for example?...
