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The Non-Expat Expat: Not Fitting The Box

Posted on March 28, 2016 by wordgeyser

We’ve lived away from our birth country for 20 years and a lot’s happened in that time – we moved to the USA, raised a family, took American citizenship, relocated back to Europe and will move on again. The first two … Continue reading →

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Living in The Netherlands: What to Bring with You

Posted on June 2, 2015 by wordgeyser

I was recently asked what would be an essential item to bring to the Netherlands if I was moving here. A loaded question – one I didn’t want to answer without serious consideration. Much depends on where you’re coming from, whether … Continue reading →

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