The keys to patience are acceptance and faith. Accept things as they are, and look realistically at the world around you. Have faith in yourself and in the direction you have chosen. – Ralph Marston The expat life is a full and fascinating and transforming lifestyle. And yet it is for many people one of…
Every country and culture has it’s own way of greeting, whether it’s kissing or hand-shaking or bowing. How and who you greet is nearly always culturally prescribed. If you’re lucky there’s one standard greeting for all situations and contexts. If you’ve picked a culture that has multiple greetings for various situations and hierarchies, then look…
A few weeks back I put out a call for expat parents to share their thoughts with me on bringing up children away from “home”. I got some fantastic responses that I would love to share with you here. We’re not parents yet, as you know, but so many people who move overseas are and…
Hi friends. I took a wee break over the weekend from writing to enjoy the amazing sunny autumn weather with my husband and friends. We’ve six days left of my series 31 days to embrace expat life. It’s been so fun hearing your feedback on these posts, and your different perspectives and experiences! Thanks for…
Sarah and I met while I was living in Brussels and were instant friends. She is the kind of person that everyone – men and women – falls in love with as soon as they meet her. She’s thoughtful and warm and makes you feel like you’re the only person in the room when she’s…
Naomi is an old friend from my University days (like Ellie – somehow I picked friends who were up for embracing expat life!). We would meet up and have deep and meaningful conversations over hot cups of coffee on freezing cold days (most St Andrews days were freezing cold) and I’m so thrillec she said…