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113Expat Essentials: Dispatches’ complete guide for moving to the EU with pets
Everyone knows it – moving abroad with your family is complicated. And what if your family includes a little furry friend on four legs?...
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472New 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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138Jess 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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111Startup and tech trends for 2026: Industry sectors and innovations to watch
(Editor’s note: This post on startup and tech trends is part of Dispatches’ Tech Tuesday series. Dispatches covers tech because so many...
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119Moriah Costa: My quick and easy guide to changing residency permit rules in France
Immigrating to France has never been easy. Between the language barrier, high rent /housing costs and struggle to get an appointment at...
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142Oxana Skibun: My guide to experiencing the more authentic off-season side of Phuket
Phuket is primarily associated with beach holidays, so even the phrase “rainy season” can instantly put people off, and I totally get...
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162Sarah 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...
