Expat Essentials
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260New to Cairo, Pt. 2: Pets, healthcare and all the details to start a life in Egypt
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 2 in a two-part guide to life in Cairo for expats. You can jump to Pt. 1 here. Dispatches...
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236Ellery Weil: My guide for American expats filing taxes in the UK
Ah, autumn in the United Kingdom. A time for leaves turning, sweater weather, cozy mugs of tea, and … taxes? Well, yes....
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292Getting a dog in Amsterdam: A practical guide for the new owners
If you’re thinking about getting a dog in Amsterdam, you’re in luck — because it’s one of the best cities in Europe...
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243Freelancing and self-employment in the UK vs. the US: Differences (and similarities) that might surprise you
For American expats in Europe, getting a job can mean lengthy applications, complex paperwork, culture shock and more. But what if you’re...
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476The cost of living in Sweden 2025: What’s actually going on
If you live in Sweden, or you’re thinking of moving here, you’ve probably noticed that everything feels a bit more expensive lately....
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259Georgia Lewis: The expat’s guide to accessing healthcare in the UK
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is admired around the world. It has also sparked debate as to whether a service based...
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326Thom Harding: Starting kindergarten in Vienna? Here’s my parents’ guide to managing the process
This post continues our series investigating the life of parents of young children in Vienna. From childbirth to theatre programs for toddlers,...
