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Joanna Kalafatis: The best Greek islands for Digital NomadsAfter the implementation of Greece’s digital nomad visa in 2021, the sunny Mediterranean country has become an even more attractive hub for remote workers. More and more people are fulfilling their dream of setting up a relatively stress-free life on a Greek island. But not all islands are created equally, especially when it comes to year-round living, connectivity and expat life.

Cycling in the Netherlands: A practical guide for expatsEven in a busy city like Amsterdam, you can get pretty much anywhere in 10-25 minutes; you can leave whenever you want with no need to wait for public transport schedules; there are no extortionate parking fees to pay. Yes, the weather more than occasionally messes with the postcard image, but ultimately you get used to that. So, if you’re ready to embrace life on two wheels, here’re the basics you need to know.

Several awkward coffee dates and one happy ending: What dating in Spain taught a reserved British expatTo this rather reserved Brit who wasn’t used to the easy physicality of the Spanish, this came as something of a shock. Too much physical contact from someone who was, to me, still a stranger. It was an early lesson that everyday Spanish friendliness can feel surprisingly intimate to a Brit. She spoke English reasonably well, but the conversation went off the rails almost straight away. I opened with “qué tal?” (how are you?) and just got a one-word answer of “ok.”

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New for 2026: Dispatches’ (final update) list of the best EDM-plus festivals across Europe and the globe

Polya Pencheva: The best ways to organise a four-day trip to Paris

Dispatches’ guide to the Journées du patrimoine: The secret France you can visit for a weekend (19 thru 20 September)

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