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Bitterballen, a traditional Dutch snack

Wild Goose Chase for Dutch Cuisine

One expat considers whether a true Dutch food exists.
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A Tale of Two Wheels

A Tale of Two Wheels

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

How to Land an Apartment Rental in Brainport

Spoiler: Getting an apartment in a city in the midst of an affordable housing crisis involves a lot of luck. 
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Stuck in Limbo: From Full-Time Student to Free Agent

Stuck in Limbo: From Full-Time Student to Free Agent

With my university classes finished, I was finally free to experience Taiwan on my own terms. But the transition period was not easy.
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Learning a language takes a great deal of commitment.

Learning Mandarin as a Complete Beginner

Language learning is an ongoing process of trying, failing, reassessing and trying again. 
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View of Arenal Volcano on my morning commute after dropping my son at school

From Contracts to COVID-19: Finding and Losing Work in Costa Rica

I had just settled into my first consulting gig when COVID-19 hit Costa Rica.
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My Journey to Costa Rican Residency

My Journey to Costa Rican Residency

Establishing a Costa Rican residency was a recipe for both laughter and frustration. 
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Aisling's son in front of "Coco," the family car that made the journey to Costa Rica.

How to Bring Your Car to Costa Rica

What to consider when taking a car with you abroad. 
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Moving across the world is always difficult—but the global pandemic brings unexpected challenges.

Why I Chose to Study Abroad in Taiwan

I decided to study abroad in Taiwan—then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Here's how my semester abroad is unfolding so far.
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The coronavirus has interrupted travel plans and study abroad programs around the world.

How COVID-19 Impacts my Semester Abroad in Taiwan

As a biology student, I have always been fascinated by pandemics. But I never expected to live through one—especially while studying abroad.
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Spain's outdoor cafés—using bustling with people—are now empty due to COVID-19.

How Life in Spain Has Changed Since COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak in Spain has turned my life abroad upside down.
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London lockdown

Studying Abroad During the COVID-19 Lockdown

I decided to continue studying in the UK, rather than return home to Canada. Here’s why.
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