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  • A scenic view of a traditional Dutch windmill surrounded by vibrant pink tulips in full bloom at Keukenhof, showcasing the beauty of spring in the Netherlands.
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    Spring in the Netherlands
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    Mechelen, Belgium: The Perfect European Weekend Getaway
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    How to Move Abroad Without Being Rich
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    Why Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in 2025 – And Where They’re Going
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    Culture Shock 101: How to Adjust to a New Country Faster

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  • Netherlands

The Pros and Cons of Living in the Netherlands

Pros and Cons of Living in the Netherlands
Having resided in the United States and Western Europe, I’ve come to realize that both regions have more things in common than one would think, but also their own sets…
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Why is Everyone Leaving California?
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Why is Everyone Leaving California?

Why are people packing up their bags and leaving California? In 2019, approximately 650,000 Californians moved to another state. Makes you wonder why would anyone want to leave the Golden…
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homesickness
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Coping with homesickness

I started living away from home at a young age. I was nine years old and only concerned about what there was to learn in the 4th grade. My father,…
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