Expat life is not always easy, but it is always an adventure. Making the choice to live in another country, another culture is brave and wonderful. It can also be very stressful, lonely, sad and heartbreaking. One thing is for sure, once you become an expat you change.
Expat Survival Guide – Part 5 – Our discourse changes with those we know. The further along time goes our relationships change. This is natural and can be painful. You need to work out how best to manage during these times.
Expat Survival Guide – Part 6 – A bit about traveling home for the first time. I learnt a few lessons last Christmas and since then I have figured out my mistake with packing.
Expat guilt is a real thing. Guilt over leaving home, uprooting children and social inequity all find ways of seeping into our hearts and minds. Here are a few thoughts and strategies which may be helpful.
Expat Survival Guide – Part 4 – A bit about the social jungle. In between the queen bee’s and wannabe’s you will find true, wonderful and fulfilling friendships that can last a lifetime.
Expat Survival Guide Part 2 – A bit about domestic help. Some tips and advice from someone who has learnt the hard way.
Expat Survival Guide – Part 1. I find myself offering advice now to newbies in the expat community. I thought it might help to write a few pointers down. The stuff I would have found helpful when I first arrived. First up – A bit about culture.
Expat Survival Guide – Part 3 – Transitions can be really challenging, especially when you have to help your whole family get through this difficult time. Hang in there, it does get better.
Expat life is not all glossy parties and glamorous travel. It can be unbelievably challenging. Lately, I have been feeling disconnected, so here is some advice to new expats.
It is that time of year in the expat community. The time for saying goodbye.
Today was ANZAC Day and we took the children to the Dawn Service here in Manila. It is a very emotional time, a time to reflect and be grateful.
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