Expat Essentials
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4.8KAspiring expats: Could trading stress in the U.S. for the expat lifestyle in Europe guarantee a longer, happier life? (updated)
(Editor’s note: The New York Times is reporting that “when it became apparent … that Donald J. Trump won a second term...
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1.6K‘Best decision I ever made’: As more Americans flee to Europe, we have some unsolicited advice
When we started Dispatches back in 2016, we imagined our audience would be highly skilled internationals from India, Europe, Africa and East...
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644In the English bubble: Four words every expat needs to ban from their vocabulary
I have a confession. It took me six years of living in the Netherlands to start speaking the language. I know, this...
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1.6KNavigating Brussels: How to get a MOBIB public transport card
Besides signing up at the municipality (gemeente or commune), there are two or three things you should try to organize when moving...
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769Mónica Da Silva: My amazing experience going to the emergency room in Germany
(Editor’s note: Dispatches is not disclosing details of the health emergency due to medical privacy concerns.) Unfortunately, the expat life isn’t just...
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17.1KDIY Expat: Read this before you try to move to the Netherlands from the U.S.
(Editor’s note: This post detailing the process for how we as DIY American expats moved to the Netherlands has updated since it...
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787Family fun in the sun: Activities and programs for kids in Vienna
It is well-documented that Vienna is one of the most “liveable” cities in the world, demonstrated by its consistent position in first...
