I Went to France to Find My Heart

I Went to France to Find My Heart

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I had always felt like I was searching for somewhere to belong.
Always Speak to the Cute French Man on the Train

Always Speak to the Cute French Man on the Train

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Everyone made it a point to tell me to avoid the city of Marseille. Fate had other plans. 
Opening Up In The Pink Heart-shaped City

Opening Up In The Pink Heart-shaped City

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Do you believe in fate or is everything in life just a blissful coincidence?
How to Make Friends Abroad

How to Make Friends Abroad

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For expats, having a community around you is critical to thriving in your new home.
Obtaining Residency in Portugal as the Partner of an EU Citizen

Obtaining Residency in Portugal as the Partner of an EU Citizen

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How I navigated the complexities of Article 15.
How Missing the Bus Became a Core Memory

How Missing the Bus Became a Core Memory

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After a meltdown in Paris led to a dead-end in Alsace, I turned my gaze towards the mountains.
Living with No Worldly Possessions

Living with No Worldly Possessions

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Waiting for my belongings to arrive from overseas, I realized how resourceful I could be.
How We Moved Our Cat Abroad

How We Moved Our Cat Abroad

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When we decided to move overseas, there was just one small obstacle: Our beloved cat, Kitty.
What to Expect as an American Expat Working in the Netherlands

What to Expect as an American Expat Working in the Netherlands

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An American expat examines how different countries value work-life balance.  
How a Google Search Led Me to an Unexpected Region of France

How a Google Search Led Me to an Unexpected Region of France

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Is it Germany? Is it France? No, it's Alsace.
My Parisian Love Affair Has Ended

My Parisian Love Affair Has Ended

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 There are two types of people in this world: Those who love Paris and those who do not.
Tides of Affection: A Hard-won Love of Volunteering with Sea Turtles

Tides of Affection: A Hard-won Love of Volunteering with Sea Turtles

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At first, I didn't understand why I was volunteering with turtles. But then, I fell in love.
The Effects of the Ukrainian Conflict on Expats in Moldova

The Effects of the Ukrainian Conflict on Expats in Moldova

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Who leaves the comfort and convenience of home to enter a conflict zone?
Modern Moldova: The Small Country with a Big Heart

Modern Moldova: The Small Country with a Big Heart

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Go ahead and admit it—you've probably never heard of Chisinau.
Wild Goose Chase for Dutch Cuisine

Wild Goose Chase for Dutch Cuisine

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One expat considers whether a true Dutch food exists.
Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022

Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022

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    Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.

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Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.
A Tale of Two Wheels

A Tale of Two Wheels

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An expat learns that a bike is more than just a mode of transportation in the Netherlands.
How to Land an Apartment Rental in Brainport

How to Land an Apartment Rental in Brainport

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Spoiler: Getting an apartment in a city in the midst of an affordable housing crisis involves a lot of luck. 
Inside the Illegal Keychain Market

Inside the Illegal Keychain Market

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For One Culinary Student, A Bite of Italy Wasnt Enough

For One Culinary Student, A Bite of Italy Wasn't Enough

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I went to Italy to learn about food. Instead, I found myself savouring the slowness of life and the connections I made.  

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