Expat Essentials
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702Buying a home in Athens, Pt. 2: Hidden issues, bureaucratic idiocy and lots of fees
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 2 of two parts about Christina Hudson’s house hunting in Athens which, like so much of Europe,...
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Christina Hudson: Negotiating the sometimes delicate process of making friends in Greece
(Editor’s note: This post on making friends in Greece by American in Athens Christina Hudson is part of a continuing series to...
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Mónica Da Silva: Study a master’s for free in Europe with the Erasmus Mundus programme
Would you like to study a master’s in the best European universities with zero tuition fees? If the answer is yes, today...
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The Home Swap, Pt. 1: A lot of ‘no’ before we finally get a ‘yes’
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 1 of Maryna Kryvko’s deep dive into how a home swap works, and how swapping can save...
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Going Greek Pt. 2: Actually living in Greece is no vacation – here’s how to cope
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 2 of a two-part primer to help expats integrate into Greek society, which remains very traditional. You can...
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Going Greek, Part 1: Integrating into Greek society
(Editor’s note: This intro post is Pt. 1 of a two-part primer to help expats integrate into Greek society. You can jump...
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Learning Italian, Pt. 2: Okay, now for the tricky part
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 2 of a two-part series about learning Italian. You can jump to Pt. 1 here.) Ever dream...
