If you’re like me, at this point you’ve probably written down all the plans you had in mind for 2020, piled them on to a little wooden toy boat, and given them a Viking funeral in your bathtub. While you’re committing your goals for the year to the halls of...
Recognizing Expat Depression There comes a moment in every expat’s journey when the fun and excitement of living abroad finally wears off and reality kicks in. Realizing that the honeymoon phase is over, the task of daily life abroad can become a vexing and...
As an expat in China, one of the most interesting things about living abroad has been interacting with Chinese people and trying to understand Chinese culture. While it might be easy to say that Italians like coffee and pasta, the French always kiss on the cheek when...
Living in a foreign country forces you to leave behind your old habits and reinvent yourself. If you refuse to be shaped by the host country’s culture you are going to have a very challenging time living abroad. On the other hand, if you decide to bend and let the new...
Many people ask: "How Can I Move Abroad? " There are different reasons why people want to live in a foreign country. It mostly depends on life goals. Some people decide to take a gap year and go abroad. For them, this is an opportunity to experience different cultures...
Moving abroad is certainly not one of the easiest decisions to make in life. The idea of living abroad sounds enticing to many, but no one wants to be in a situation where they thought they arrived in “dreamland” only to find that it’s not what they imagined and...
Living in China can be a positive life-changing experience for some, and a life-changing nightmare for others. Most will tell you that there isn’t an “in-between”. China is a country with a dynamic rhythm of life. It vibrates with opportunities, though the...
Many dream of moving to China. Some seek out the experience, others an escape. Being an expat can be a worthwhile experience but it’s important not to fall victim to the ‘grass is greener’ fallacy. Moving to China comes at the price of “unlearning” the old in order to...
Though coronavirus lockdown might have officially ended for many, it is uncertain to say when and if life will get back to normal. The world has entered uncharted waters, so we’d better brace ourselves and learn how to build resilience during COVID-19.