Lifestyle & Culture
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9.7KWitt International: How long will 1 million pounds last you in the top European expat hotspots?
We see a lot of interesting expat-related stuff – and some not so interesting – all over the Internet. Rarely do we...
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Dispatches’ 2019 list of the 5 best places in Europe to run away
As The Eagles put it all those years ago, “Hopeless romantics, here we go again.”With Brexit and Trump, running away is more...
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Beth Hoke in France: A digital nomad’s guide to vegan Paris
So you’ve decided to be a vegan. Good for you! Whether you’re motivated by health, ethical, or environmental concerns, you’ll find that...
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New for 2019 (updated): Dispatches’ Top 10 Amsterdam Alternatives to avoid the tourist hordes
(Editor’s note: Lale Boyd also contributed to this post.) The 2019 summer tourist assault began with the Easter holidays when tens of...
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Matthew Reynolds: From Sydney to Frankfurt … one expat’s story (so far)
When my partner, Mark, first suggested a work transfer and relocation from Sydney to Frankfurt, I was both excited and tentative. We...
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Luxembourg packs castles and culture into a great hikers-and-bikers destination
One of the joys of living in mainland Europe is the easy access to other countries and the adventures they offer. One...
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German officials rushing to issue residency permits ahead of Brexit
Of all European countries, Germany is notable in offering British expats the least generous transition period – 3 months – to permanent...
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Flash Festival in Tuscany: The details on Europe’s only food, wine and EDM festival
Dispatches doesn’t usually break out individual events into posts, but this is one-of-a-kind … Europe’s only wine, food and electronic music festival....
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A working holiday visa allows some non-EU citizens to work while traveling across Europe
(Editor’s note: This post was updated on 25 April 2019 with new information.) If you’re young, not a European Union citizen and...
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Joanna Storie in Latvia: ‘Sorry, Theresa May, I’m a citizen of the world and I know exactly what that means’
Who am I? Well, that is a good question. Where do I start? Wife, mother of adult children, grandmother, researcher, alpaca owner,...
