All posts tagged "expat lifestyle"
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1.6KTravelIn exactly 72 hours, Basel’s Fasnacht offers every experience from outrageous to somber
It’s this time of year again, where carnival rules in many countries of the world, providing a short-relief from tragedies, natural disasters...
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1.3KReal 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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1.6KLifestyle & CultureWilleke van Doorn: My list of the Top 8 places to go ice skating in the Netherlands
The Dutch love their stroopwafels, tulips … and especially ice skating. Our professional athletes are always setting new records and collecting gold...
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1.2KLifestyle & CultureAlice Verberne: Meet the Paquets, the winemakers (and reality TV stars) of your dreams
It’s a modern-day fairytale. Boy meets girl (fall in love, get married, live happily ever after) – on their vineyard. There’s this undeniable allure of living as a winemaker in an environment surrounded by...
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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...
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1.1KTravelMónica Da Silva: The most romantic international restaurants in Madrid for Valentine’s Day
Every couple is unique. While there are some who couldn’t care less about Valentine’s, others count the days until February 14th. Besides,...
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1.4KTravelSarah Nagaty: My romantic ideas for Valentine’s Day in Lisbon
Valentine’s Day is a cheesy holiday which is difficult to avoid and its cheesiness is a big part of its appeal. It...
