Lifestyle & Culture
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294Sara Vordermeier: It’s a weird kind of winter wonderland at Hamburg’s SANTA PAULI Christmas market
Christian kitsch and wholesome handmade stocking fillers – German stereotypes melt away at SANTA PAULI Christmas market, as you’re instantly greeted by...
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380Edinburgh Christmas Markets 2025: Your ultimate guide to this must-visit festive season destination
Make sure Edinburgh is on top of your travel list to sum up 2025. Edinburgh’s Christmas runs from now to 4 January...
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241Oxana Skibun: Christmas gift ideas for tech enthusiasts (and not only them)
When it comes to Christmas shopping for tech lovers, it’s tempting to go straight for smart wearables to support those “new year,...
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286Skip the Mittens: Chasing Christmas magic in Lisbon and beyond
One might not see Portugal as a profoundly Christmassy destination. Yet, if the weather is merciful – that is, when sunny and...
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365Brussels Christmas Market 2025: A festival … and a financial boost for the region
Before leaving Brussels to spend Christmas with family, I visit the Christmas market as many times as possible in December. I make...
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342Ellery Weil: How to find the Thanksgiving experience in London
While the Fourth of July gets a lot of the attention, it’s really hard to think of a more American holiday than...
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594Hosting as an expat in Europe (updated): The good, bad and the ugly of dealing with guests
(Editor’s note: Cheryl Boyd also contributed to this post about hosting as an expat.) Nothing makes you more popular than moving to...
