Expat Essentials
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1.1KRenting in Sofia: 5 things expats need to know
Thinking about moving to Sofia? You’re not alone. Bulgaria’s capital is attracting more expats every year, thanks to its vibrant culture, relatively...
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756Expat Essentials: Dispatches’ guide to the healthcare system in Sweden
The public healthcare system in Sweden can look and feel a little confusing, especially for people coming from private insurer systems like...
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1.2KExpat Essentials: What every American needs to do before moving abroad
Is moving abroad looking good right about now? I bet it does. But don’t be too quick to pack your bags. There...
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835Beyond Lisbon: Affordable and convenient cities for a new life in Portugal
Over the past decade, Portugal — to the excitement of its politicians and the mixed feelings of its citizens — has become...
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678French healthcare: An expat discussion of CSS vs Mutuelle
(Editor’s note: This post about French healthcare originally appeared on The American in Paris website. It’s reposted here with permission.) A note...
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755Polya Pencheva: Surviving the Brussels Commune registration, Pt. 2
After writing my first post about registering at the municipality (commune) in Brussels it took me a total of eight months to...
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987Mónica Da Silva: The things I wish I’d known before moving to Portugal
I lived in Lisbon from 2018 to 2022 and I remember those years with gratitude, but honestly I am not sure if...
