Miss Representation
Yesterday, I wrote a post How to make friends and introduce people, which included a brilliant photo of two very, very special women. In aesthetic terms, the picture was less than flattering, but to...
View ArticleTeen Social Networking Infographic
It’s no longer just putting pen to paper – like many expat and TCK kids, mine rely on social networking sites to keep in contact with friends around the world. But while we keep track of them in the...
View ArticleThe Top 10 concerns of Expats #2 – Defining Moves Version
5) The Relocation Process The trouble with the Relocation Process is that there very rarely is one. Anyone experienced in relocating will tell you that by the time you know you are really going, life...
View ArticleRelocating? 9 Essential questions every expat should ask. (Part 1)
When we think of living abroad, we instantly conjure up images of white sandy beaches, turquoise seas, friendly locals and a leisurely quality of life. That is, until we’re two days into our first...
View ArticleRelocating? 9 Essential questions every expat should ask. (Part 3)
photo courtesy of the Nationaal Archief Part Three of our guide to what you all really need to know about relocating before you accept your international expat assignment: How will it affect the whole...
View ArticleUnconventional but Essential Expat Equipment: The Dog
I’m writing this in the relative comfort of my bedroom, with the morning sun streaming through the windows, surrounded by the sight and sound of rampaging dogs. It’s chaos in here, a sea of wagging...
View Article(Often Ignored) Expat Essentials – Writing a Will.
Yes, I know. You don’t want to think about it, much less talk about it, which is why I have been getting shifty looks from most of my expat network this week when I asked them the seemingly simple...
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