An introvert abroad: Three simple tips.
As expats, we’re often encouraged to “get out there” and make new friends so that we can feel more at home in our host country. If…
Yes, you can celebrate in many different ways!
Christmas is just around the corner, and even though 2020 holiday season might be very different for most of us, there is always a way to…
How do our senses work during an international relocation?
Relocating is a sensory experience. Whether it is the chill you feel when disembarking from a plane into a completely different climate, or the shock of…
How a trip to Bali changed my smile
Bali, as most of you know, is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It is not only a touristic destination,…
New country – new language: How do you deal with the communication barrier?
Language and the spoken word is how we connect with others and how we make sure our needs are met. It is the main way humans…
How to adapt in the Dutch concept of Time
Time is the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future. And it is something we all share, no matter where…
Being away from home when a loved one needs you
When a loved one who lives back home has health issues, our life abroad can suddenly become very stressful – and bring on a host of…
When your relationship ends while being an expat.
Wherever you are in the world, break ups and divorces are difficult. Emotionally first, but also practically, even financially. But how is it when your relationship…