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Living the Good Life: Madrid

Spain’s capital and largest city, Madrid is the political, economic and cultural center of Spain and one of the world’s major global cities, influential in the realms of politics, art, fashion, science, and education. Madrid is also the country’s most

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Living and Working in NYC

New York City is the largest regional economy in the United States. Home to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, the financial sector of Wall Street plays a giant role in the city’s economy. This is also a center

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Navigating the UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was established as a federation in 1971 and consists of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula: Abu Dhabi, Dubayy (Dubai), Ajman, Umm al Qaywayn, Ras al Khaymah, Al Fujayrah, and Sharjah. Today, the UAE is a diverse country made up of more foreign nationals

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Life in Switzerland 101

Located in the heart of Europe, landlocked and mountainous Switzerland has succeeded in maintaining neutrality and stability throughout the centuries. This stability has allowed Switzerland to prosper, and it is now one of the richest countries in the world. Switzerland

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Living like a Local in Belgium

Belgium, a federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarch, is a small but remarkably diverse country. It consists of three distinct autonomous regions: Flanders (in the north and west), Wallonia (in the south and east) and Brussels (the capital), each

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Indonesia – A Newcomer’s Guide

With a population of more than 260 million, Indonesia is the world’s third most populous democracy and the world’s largest Muslim-majority country. Most people live on the island of Java, widely considered one of the world’s most densely populated regions.

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Living Like a Local in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic informally referred to as Czechia since 2016, is a landlocked country located in Central Europe, bordered by Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria. It has a population of 10.6 million, the majority of whom are ethnic Czechs. Prague

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California Dreaming

Expats coming to the United States are often drawn to California. The large, West Coast state offers a little bit of everything – from mountains and beaches, and snowfall and sunshine, to wildlife and wineries. Though there are many cities

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Living in Israel

Though the cost of living is high, Israel offers expats a wide variety of quality housing and excellent health care. By Mary Anne Thompson, founder, and president, Goinglobal, Inc. Israel is an expensive country, where the cost of living can

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Expats Enjoy Inexpensive Indonesia

Indonesia is an increasingly popular destination for young, adventurous expatriates who appreciate the country’s low cost of living. The Southeast Asia nation’s cost of living does vary considerably, depending on lifestyle and location. Imported goods, Western supermarkets, and stores can

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