Lifestyle & Culture
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461New for 2026: Dispatches’ guide to the best art exhibitions across Europe (updated)
Congrats art loving expats in Europe … you have chosen well. Wherever you are, you have easy access by train or car...
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132Jess Bretin in Sweden: Why Nordic countries lead the world in happiness
Global happiness reports list Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at the top year after year. But why is that? Long, dark...
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158Sarah Nagaty in the U.S.: Understanding why Americans leave for Portugal, and what they lose
For work-related reasons, I went on a short trip to Chicago this past January. It was my first time in the United...
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170How to do a girls’ trip right: Marrakech markets, mint tea and hammams
Spices and tea spill from baskets. Motorized scooters, bicycles and the occassional donkey rush past within inches, weaving expertly through tourists and...
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194Who are Europe’s monarchs and what do they do in their free time?
(Editor’s note: If you’re an expat from the United States or other countries, you probably have no clue about the whole royalty...
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161Why learning Swedish in Sweden is harder than you’d expect
When you move to Sweden from another country, you’ll hear the same reassurance over and over: “Don’t worry, everyone speaks English.” And...
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188Polya Pencheva: Visiting Barcelona in the cooler months makes so much more sense than summer
For many, Barcelona is the ultimate summer travel destination – long sunny days, sandy beaches and a whole lot of cultural and...
