All posts tagged "Expat Essentials"
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2.3KExpat EssentialsTrying to explain the French PACS to American friends and family (hint: it’s not a marriage!)
The first time I heard about a PACS was a few months after I moved to France. A new French friend had...
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1.1KNews & BuzzMónica Da Silva: Housing crisis and the end of Golden Visas for foreign investment in Portugal
Portugal has been going through a severe housing crisis that can be felt more intensely in big cities such as Lisbon and...
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1.2KExpat Essentials‘Hi, my name is Miriam … how can I help you?’: The pros and cons of call centre jobs in Lisbon
“Hi, welcome to room reservations, my name is Miriam, how can I help you?” I lost count of how many times I...
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1.2KExpat EssentialsPermesso di soggiorno: Navigating the labyrinth of Italy’s long-stay visa bureaucracy
It’s no secret that there are headaches involved with acquiring a long-term visa to live here in Italy. It can get complicated,...
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1.1KExpat EssentialsFor Americans, Italy is a wonderful place to visit and study, but a tough place to find a job
(Editor’s note: This post about moving to Italy is the sixth in a series looking at the best countries in Europe for...
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1.2KReal EstateHouse hunting in Athens, Pt. 1: The many, many issues you need to watch out for!
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 1 of a two-part series by Christina Hudson, drawn from Christina’s real-life experiences house hunting in Athens....
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1.1KExpat EssentialsCarla Bastos: My expat tips on how to avoid being a victim of hustlers, grifters and cyber thieves
(Editor’s note: You can read more here and here in Dispatches’ archives on how to avoid becoming an expat crime victim.) Having...
