Expat Essentials
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603The nanny always knows, Pt. 1: A guide for London babysitters and parents alike
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 1 in a two-part series. You can jump to Pt. 2 here.) Ever wonder why some of...
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623Polya Pencheva: My lessons learned while moving to Brussels from the Netherlands
Recently I wrote a post about moving within the Netherlands and the whole chaos surrounding the move. When I was drafting that...
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648Carla Bastos: The ins and outs of global medical insurance
As residents prepare for the launch of the historic Villa Vie Odyssey world cruise in just a couple of weeks, some of...
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714Polya Pencheva: The secret to finding a new place in the Netherlands is patience, organization and a roomie
Moving into a new place in the Netherlands – the nightmare of every student, foreigner, or expat. It is stressful, exciting, nerve-racking,...
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697‘How much will this cost?’ My cautionary tale of racking up vague medical expenses in the U.S.
(Editor’s note: We know personally expats who’ve inadvertently racked up tens of thousands of dollars in medical expenses during trips to the...
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742Dear North Americans: Here’s what it’s really like to live in Greece, Pt. 3
(Editor’s note: This is the third and final part of Christine Hudson’s series for North Americans detailing what it’s really like to...
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573Kimberly Hanneman: How do expat caregivers provide for loved ones from afar?
Strengthened with empathy and knowledge, expat caregivers can navigate diverse caregiving responsibilities. The role of a long-distance caregiver first honors loved ones’...
