Expat Essentials
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337Thom Harding: Vienna has an incredible variety of facilities for year-round swimming
As the cold winter winds blow across Austria with increasing animosity and the temperature starts to mock your long-forgotten shorts and t-shirts,...
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269Applying for a Turkish residence permit as a tourist, digital nomad or expat
If you’re about to apply for a digital nomad visa for Turkey, think again. I’ve been here for over half a year...
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362German banking: What is an EC-Karte, and what should you know if you’re moving to Germany?
It’s 11 a.m. on a crisp Saturday morning. I’ve just finished my ritualistic run around Hamburg’s Alster Lake and stopped by my...
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342London’s public transport guide: Saving tips and fun facts to help you get around
Did you know that there’s a limit on what you are charged for in a day when using London’s public transport, no...
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334Lane Henry: What you need to know about Dutch health insurance in 2026
When my inbox pings in mid-November each year, I know that it will be my least-fun email of the year. It’s a...
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245Cycling like a local: Essential apps for cyclists in the Netherlands
If you move to the Netherlands, it’s very likely that at some point you’ll pick up cycling in one form or another....
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281Why you need the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), and how to get yours for free!
Most of us never think about hospital visits when planning our holidays but the truth is that regardless of how much planning...
