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Cost of Living in Italy

In Italy, the cost of living is dependent on where you stay. The north of Italy is known to be more expensive than the south. The cost of living also depends on which city you reside in as the cost for housing, transport and food can vary. Some of the…

How to open a bank account and apply for a credit card in Canada

Cаnаdа iѕ a lоvеlу place to work, study, аnd live. Aѕ an expat/nomad in Cаnаdа, getting a bank ассоunt iѕ one of thе mоѕt bеnеfiсiаl thingѕ you can do for your finаnсеѕ bесаuѕе mоѕt employers will еithеr pay you by direct dероѕit into a bank ассоunt or write you a...

Common Visas for Japan and How to Apply for Them

A lot of us have our own reasons to emigrate, whether it’s in search for better job opportunities, to be together with someone you love, or to just experience living abroad, learning the language and soaking up the culture. A long-term visa is essential for such activities, but applying for...

14 Most Popular Middle Eastern Foods You Should Not Miss Out On

The past decade has seen Middle Eastern cuisine’s global popularity skyrocket – and for good reason. It is rich, wholesome, refreshing, and healthy all packed into one, and you would be missing out if you didn’t try it. You’ll find fewer things tastier in the world than a plate of...

Cost of Living in Singapore

Compared to other Asian countries, the cost of living in Singapore is high. For an average person in Singapore, their expense a month can go up to 800 SGD (575 USD). If you are a potential expat thinking of moving to Singapore, read on to find out more about the...

Types of Visas in Taiwan and How To Apply for One

If you are thinking of visiting Taiwan, regardless of work, studies, family or leisure, you may need to apply for a Taiwan visa. This visa will allow you to reside temporarily in Taiwan as long as you are able to meet the respective requirements of the visa you hold. This...

App favorites by Taipei

In recent years, the development of apps has increased efficiency and convenience for consumers and companies. Mobile apps provide easier and quicker access to different types of services, like entertainment, shopping, and communication. In Taipei city of Taiwan, the majority of the population rely on mobile apps in their daily...