Expat Essentials
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1.7KDesperate in the Netherlands: Housing crisis leaves expat students homeless, hopeless
The Netherlands has a serious student housing crisis, which ultimately has an impact on business, the tech industry in particular. This year,...
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989Mary Porcella: My tips for apartment hunting and renting in Frankfurt and its environs
There are a few quirks about apartment hunting and renting in Germany that you may want to know about before you get...
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1.6KJennifer Dixey: Counting your days in (and out) of Spain and the Schengen Area, Pt. 2
(Editor’s note: This post detailing visa requirements in Spain and Schengen is the second part of a two-part series. it originally appeared in Spain...
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1.0KGripes about Greece, Pt. 3: ‘If there isn’t a support group for people plagued by Greek bureaucracy, there should be’
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 3 of a four-part series, “Gripes about Greece,” looking at the reality behind the myth of Greece as...
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1.3KJennifer Dixey: Counting your days in (and out) of Spain and the Schengen Area, Pt. 1
(Editor’s note: This post detailing visa details is the first part of a two-part series. it originally appeared in Spain Expat. It’s...
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1.8KMonica Da Silva in Lisbon: Here’s my list of the Top 3 expat-friendly banks in Portugal
(Editor’s note: Dispatches receives no remuneration from the expat-friendly banks mentioned in this post. The post reflects the personal experiences and research...
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1.6KGripes about Greece, Pt. 2: The hard truth about our education and healthcare systems
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 2 of a four-part series, “Gripes about Greece,” looking at the reality behind the myth of Greece as...
