Travel to Europe to backpack, study, intern, volunteer, work or live as a digital nomad, expat or emigrant?

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Intro: life and experiences in Europe

Traveling in Europe

  • Europe is still vacation destination number one for a lot of people in the world.
  • After a vacation at home, France and Spain quickly emerge as top destinations. They are almost a model for everything Europe has to offer with rustic (camping) surroundings, beautiful mountain areas, large lakes, a beautiful coast, lots of culture and culinary delights.
  • Those who want more or something different can head out to the far north in Scandinavia, visit the Balkans or hit the Greek islands.
  • The classic among first-time travelers, or among Australians and Americans, is the “Europe in one month” trip.

Living in Europe

  • Language: almost every country has its own language or accent, those who want to integrate will have to learn about the local language and culture.
  • Living climate: countries that score high with expats and emigrants are, in order: Spain, Portugal, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, and Greece.
  • Health care: the quality of health care in most countries is comparable to that of the Netherlands good.
  • Health care costs: once you start working in another country, your Dutch health insurance often expires, then you will have to get insurance locally (and not everywhere coverage is comparable to that in the Netherlands). Seek advice on insurance policies that provide adequate coverage for proper care and also repatriation in case of emergency.
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Naar het buitenland (NL)?:  Je vertrek voorbereiden of je verzekering  afsluiten bij studie, stage of onderzoek in het buitenland
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Binnen Europa reizen om te backpacken, stage te lopen, te werken en wonen als emigrant
Reizen in en emigreren naar Europa
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This deep fried flatbread is a common street food in Hungary where it is served warm with sour cream and grated cheese, rubbed with garlic or garlic butter, or doused with garlic water. Instructions

  1. In a mug dissolve the salt in the water. In a bowl combine the sifted flour with the yeas...

Icon Betaalkaart voor backpackers
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TransferWise biedt een Mastercard betaalkaart om (bijna) grenzeloos te betalen. Backpackers kunnen betalen en ontvangen in verschillende landen en valuta’s vanaf een account. De grenzeloze bankrekening en betaalkaart zorgt ervoor dat reizigers geld kunnen uitgeven, versturen of bewaren alsof z...

Icon Checklist emigration - Arrange your emigration in 10 steps
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1. What are the issues to bear in mind when emigrating?

  • Keep track of the emigration process; for example write down what to do and what you are going through in an emigration diary.
  • Make use of the media and guidebooks when researching possible destinations.
  • Get an i...

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Stories, tips and experiences from specific countries in Europe 

Albania - Andorra - Austria - Belarus - Belgium - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bulgaria - Croatia - Cyprus - Czech Republic - Denmark - Estonia - Finland - France - Georgia - Germany - Greece - Holy See (Vatican City) - Hungary - Iceland - Ireland - Italy - Kosovo - Latvia - Liechtenstein - Lithuania - Luxembourg - Malta - Moldova - Monaco - Montenegro - Netherlands - North Macedonia - Norway - Poland - Portugal - Romania - Russia - San Marino - Serbia - Slovakia - Slovenia - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - Turkey - Ukraine - United Kingdom

Happiness quotes & statements from Europe

Happiness quotes & statements from Europe

Recipes from Europe or with a local twist by WorldSupporters- Bundle
Favorite stories, blogs and texts related to Europe
Icon Checklist emigration - Arrange your emigration in 10 steps
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1. What are the issues to bear in mind when emigrating?

  • Keep track of the emigration process; for example write down what to do and what you are going through in an emigration diary.
  • Make use of the media and guidebooks when researching possible destinations.
  • Get an i...

Favorite tips and suggestions related to Europe
Icon Kopytka with forest mushrooms
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Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes

  1. Boil the potatoes in a large pan of salted water until very soft. Drain and set to one side to cool down and steam dry. Once cool, mash until smooth.
  2. Put the cold mashed potato into a large bowl. Add the flour, egg and a good pinch of sa...

Icon Polish potato pancakes
placki - polish pancake

Using the coarse side of a box grater, grate the potatoes and place them into a sieve or colander over a bowl. Using the finer side of the grater, grate the onion and add it to the potato. Using the back of a spoon, or even your hands, squeeze out any excess water/juice from the potatoes and onion....

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When traveling is your hobby and want to keep your personal stuff safe in the airplane, train, bus, boat or when u sleep in a hostel. Use a travelsafe! Find out what kind of travelsafe is usefull for you, click here!  

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