Some details of your daily life can be figured out from the comfort of your couch.  Illustration: Maison Moderne

Some details of your daily life can be figured out from the comfort of your couch.  Illustration: Maison Moderne

It’s always good to know where to look for help and information before you need it. Figuring out the important details before you’re stuck will make the transition to a more comfortable everyday life smoother. This week, Delano will share tips and insider information on mobility, consumption and health.

Once all the boxes have been unpacked and heated debates about which shelves to assemble first have settled, you may find that there are still many aspects to consider before you feel truly at home.

Between finding the right shop to get organic extra virgin oil and picking a dentist who does your dental scaling just the way you like it, the list of things to figure out can quickly add up. Then, there is, of course, the difficulty of living in a country where there are three national languages. That’s why it’s good to take a step back and jot down your priorities. Is it getting from point A to point B quickly? Is it finding low-waste, local shops? Is it understanding how to read a doctor’s invoice?

When I first moved back to Luxembourg after a 12-year-long exodus, I felt like I knew nothing. Over time, thanks to coworkers and friends, the picture became clearer, though I had to make some major adjustments to my ways.

Mobility, for instance, is different in the grand duchy from what can be found in other countries in that it has been 2020. In 2022, , aiming to push greener multimodal travelling in the country. Not having to worry about which ticket to purchase certainly helps adopting this. A mobility expert in this section will share his best tips on how to navigate public transports most efficiently.

Then there’s finding the right healthcare providers and understanding how to make the most of Luxembourg’s health insurances. , and the National Health Fund covers many expenses, but there are always details to look out for.

Add to this choosing to pick up a national language or not. In its 2018 study, the government counted that about 80% of the population speaks English, but adding French, German or Luxembourgish to your toolbox can give you access to new options and experiences, including social opportunities.


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For those who don’t want to take classes to make friends, there will be other ways to meet people outside of work, like interest-based Facebook groups or community gardening.

Ultimately, though, it’s important to remember that it’s never too late to recalibrate your preferences once you get to know the country better. Maybe you’ll discover your favourite greengrocer in two months, or maybe it hasn’t even opened yet!