Expat Survival Guide – Part 4 – A Bit About the Social Jungle
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 Support
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 3 – A Bit About Transitions
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.
The Disconnected Expat – Survival Guide
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.
Finding the sparkles of light
This second week in our new home has been so hard. I feel isolated, lonely and uncertain. At the end though, I still manage to find some sparkles of light, which bring me hope that things will get better.
Welcome to the Philippines!
OK, we are not in Kansas anymore Toto…trying to get a house organised over here is not quite as easy as back home. In fact, nothing here is easy as I am just beginning to find out…
Experiencing the Water
The first few days in Manila have been challenging. Working against the clock to get things organised. We are tired, the children are getting stressed and culture shock is setting in.