Expat Survival Guide 8 – Tips for Surviving Wet Season
If you live in the tropics, rainy season is here. They can be non-eventful, or stuff can get quickly out of control. So here is my top ten list for how to survive the wet season.
Excuse the mess…
There is that dream about expat life, that you are surrounded by domestic help and life is all gin and tonics, manicures and long lunches….well it might be for you, but it definitely isn’t for me. Well apart from the gin and tonic…life is still messy, literally and figuratively
The Comedy of Expat Life
Sometimes it really does feel as though you are the lead character in a comedy sitcom. Expat life brings so many strange new experiences which make you laugh out loud.
Expat Survival Guide – Part 5 – A Bit About Discourse & Friendship
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 7 – A Bit About Traveling Home
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 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 1 – A Bit About Culture
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 – 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.