All posts tagged "Expat Essentials"
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376News & BuzzIs London a dangerous city? A criminologist and real Londoners share their views
Sensationalist headlines and alarmist social media posts have created an impression of London as a dangerous, violent city. But is that the...
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370News & BuzzCycling in the Netherlands: A practical guide for expats
In the Netherlands, commuting by bike is the default travel mode. For most expats, it is an unavoidable rite of passage. Push...
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341Expat EssentialsSara Vordermeier: My real life lessons from renting in Germany
It’s common knowledge among foreigners moving to Germany that if you find a good flat in a good neighbourhood at a good...
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568Expat EssentialsBureaucratic Odyssey: Getting a German driver’s license as an American
Growing up in Los Angeles with a father who was a big fan of Kraftwerk, I’d hear stories about a mystical highway...
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383Expat EssentialsShipping Forecast: An update on tariffs and sending mail between the UK and the US
(Editor’s note: Tariffs are constantly changing, mostly on the whims of Donald Trunmp. Be sure to check the latest rates here before...
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351Expat EssentialsHow Europe actually tries to protect consumers from debt
Living in the United States, money always felt fast. Quick to come and even quicker to go. Salaries are higher. Credit card...
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485News & BuzzBecoming a German citizen, Pt. 2: Everything you’ll need to apply for citizenship by descent
(Editor’s note:This is Pt. 2 in a two-part series and you can read here in Pt. 1 about Taylor Haught’s initial efforts...
