The Most Peaceful Places on Earth

Now that the UEFA European Football Championship has been over for several weeks, have you already forgotten about everyone’s favorite underdog? Iceland took part in a European football championship for the first time ever. Despite their lack of experience, as well as the fact that their manager was a part-time dentist from the tiny Westman […]

Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Your Next Vacation

It’s that time of year again; the time when many people jet off abroad to warmer climates in the search of relaxation and discovery. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recently released an updated list of World Heritage sites, highlighted for their cultural and natural significance. Here are seven, new and […]

Red, White, Blue & a Big BBQ — Celebrate Your Community

There are many ways to celebrate your new home abroad: you can join in national holiday celebrations and traditions or you can knock it out of the park with something unique and different. In any case, local and national holidays are the perfect opportunity to get to know your community, meet other expats and locals, […]

Founder’s Diary: Zurich

InterNations Founder & Co-CEO Malte Zeeck gives an account of the time he recently spent attending an expat event hosted by the Zurich Community. Landing in Neat and Clean Zurich A birthday celebration brought me back to Zurich — only a one-hour flight from Munich — and so this was the perfect occasion to attend […]

InterNations Insider Tips: Five Views of Zurich

InterNations Founder & Co-CEO Malte Zeeck gives his personal recommendations for the top attractions in Switzerland’s largest city. Sailing through the Ages To see the city from a different perspective, I opted for a cruise on the River Limmat first. Climbing into “Felix” — the boats are named after patron saints — was definitely interesting. […]

Five Foolproof Tips for Planning an International Move

Preparing for your upcoming summer vacation is plenty of fun as long as you don’t start packing three hours before your plane takes off; preparing for your upcoming move, especially an international one, just makes you long for a summer vacation to put up your feet. Right now, I’m sympathizing intensely with all expats-to-be, as […]

InterNations Volunteer Groups: Building Meaningful Friendships

The InterNations Volunteer Groups are all about supporting one another and extending a hand to those in need. Celebrating the International Day of Friendship, held on 30 July, is therefore something that comes natural to our Volunteer Groups. We have interviewed the InterNations Volunteer Group Consuls about their experience with building friendships through the InterNations […]