Posts By Mary Porcella
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1.0KExpat EssentialsLearning Italian (Pt. 1): What’s easy, what’s difficult and a few tips and tricks
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 1 of two parts.) Italian is a beautiful language. It is fun to speak and listen to,...
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2.2KSportsFussball, football and soccer: An expat’s guide to football matches in Germany and Europe and what to avoid
While living for almost four years in the Frankfurt area, I spent a lot of time going to football games in neighborhood...
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1.0KTravelQuick Trip: The Hague lets you pack a lot – art, Indonesian food and history – into a fun few days
I highly recommend going to The Hague (Den Haag) in the Netherlands for a day or more. Not only is it chock full...
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1.8KExpat EssentialsEU Blue Card for non-EU citizens (updated): One more way to live and work in Europe
(Editor’s note: This Blue Card post will be updated from time to time as rules and requirements change.) The first time I...
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1.2KExpat EssentialsFor Americans, Italy is a wonderful place to visit and study, but a tough place to find a job
(Editor’s note: This post about moving to Italy is the sixth in a series looking at the best countries in Europe for...
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2.0KExpat EssentialsLiving in Norway: Beautiful scenery, long summer days, dark winters and high costs
Have you ever thought about living in Norway? I can’t say whether Norway is the country for you, but the advantages for...
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1.3KExpat EssentialsMary Porcella: Why Germany might just be the right place for you, aspiring American expats
(Editor’s note: This post about moving to Germany is the fifth in a series looking at the best countries in Europe for American...
