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The complete guide to expat life

Expatica is the expat community’s online home away from home. A must-read for English-speaking expatriates and internationals across Europe, Expatica provides tailored expat guides full of essential information on moving, working and living abroad. With in-depth features, tools and more, Expatica brings the expat community closer together.

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School Holidays in Belgium School Holidays in Belgium
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School holidays in Belgium

 Here is a list of school holidays in Belgium in 2019 and 2020 to help you plan what to do and when if you have kids in Belgian schools.
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Top 10 Spanish foods with recipes

 It would be impossible to list all the tasty dishes from the rich Spanish food culture – but here are at least 10 top Spanish foods you have to try.
Guide to Dutch tax system Guide to Dutch tax system
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Dutch tax system and salary calculation: Tax in the Netherlands

 Certain expats are entitled to Dutch tax benefits. This guide to tax in the Netherlands explains the Dutch tax system and how to calculate your net salary.
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The Netherlands

The low-lying home of cheese, stroopwafels, windmills and much, much more.

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