All posts tagged "Expat Essentials"
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414Expat EssentialsLondon’s public transport guide: Saving tips and fun facts to help you get around
Did you know that there’s a limit on what you are charged for in a day when using London’s public transport, no...
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424Expat EssentialsLane Henry: What you need to know about Dutch health insurance in 2026
When my inbox pings in mid-November each year, I know that it will be my least-fun email of the year. It’s a...
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299Expat EssentialsCycling like a local: Essential apps for cyclists in the Netherlands
If you move to the Netherlands, it’s very likely that at some point you’ll pick up cycling in one form or another....
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337Expat EssentialsWhy you need the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), and how to get yours for free!
Most of us never think about hospital visits when planning our holidays but the truth is that regardless of how much planning...
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318Expat EssentialsNew to Cairo, Pt. 2: Pets, healthcare and all the details to start a life in Egypt
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 2 in a two-part guide to life in Cairo for expats. You can jump to Pt. 1 here. Dispatches...
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273Expat EssentialsEllery Weil: My guide for American expats filing taxes in the UK
Ah, autumn in the United Kingdom. A time for leaves turning, sweater weather, cozy mugs of tea, and … taxes? Well, yes....
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350Expat EssentialsGetting a dog in Amsterdam: A practical guide for the new owners
If you’re thinking about getting a dog in Amsterdam, you’re in luck — because it’s one of the best cities in Europe...
