Lifestyle & Culture
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212Sarah 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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215How 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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382Who 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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238Why 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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252Polya 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...
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357Joanna Kalafatis: My list of the 8 best cafés for remote workers and Digital Nomads in Athens
If you’ve been to Greece, you know that coffee culture is sacred here. But at most cafes, you won’t find people sitting...
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223Carla Bastos: A new appreciation for Northern Italy post-Olympics
When I returned to Italy last fall after being away for more than a year, I noticed a different sort of vibe....
