Being back in my home country I realise I haven’t updated this personal part of my site for some time – a year in fact. Most of my time is taken up with building and maintaining this site and I find it more invigorating to reach out to people in … Read More
Security in South Africa
Crime in South Africa I was all too aware of the many crime issues in South Africa prior to us moving here – we couldn’t escape the doom-laden tales from the media, friends and colleagues. Interestingly, the most negative stories came from those people who had never actually been to … Read More
Making a house a home
Hello from South Africa! Yes, I’m finally online properly again! How are you all? I’ve been here for three months and I’m finally beginning to get everything sorted. I have my own room to use as an office and it’s fully connected to the internet now, so I can throw … Read More
Today is the start of my new adventure
Moving day is here! Today is my last day in Berlin – I’m flying back to the UK this evening. Moving abroad in stages We’re relocating in stages. I have some meetings and other appointments in the UK; visiting potential senior schools for daughter, a photo shoot, a meet-up with … Read More
Springtime in England
Well, we made it! So far, anyway… Our trip to the UK was a success. In no way can I call it a holiday as there was just too much to do, but we managed a few lovely days out amongst the frantic rushing around. Having only visited England in … Read More
Paralysed by overwhelm
Overwhelmed in many ways It’s been just over a week since we heard about our sudden and unexpected relocation to South Africa and, I admit, my mind has been all over the place since we got the news. Don’t get me wrong, I am very happy about this move, but … Read More
Just when you think it’s safe to make plans…
The personal blog of Carole Hallett Mobbs Welcome to this brand new section of the website – and my personal indulgence – Carole’s Blog. If you want to know why I’ve started this now, read the Newsflash #2 at the end of this post – I won’t be offended (much!) … Read More
When you can’t say goodbye
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye… and sayonara Saying a proper goodbye when you relocate is important for closure. Psychologically, it helps you move on. I’m normally pretty stoic about goodbyes. Leaving jobs and companies I’d worked for in the past was a breeze, and I didn’t get upset when … Read More
My own expat kid
Are expat kids happy? This post is a little different from the normal articles I put on this site. Mainly because it is personal, but I feel it’s relevant to Expat Child as it deals with questions we ask ourselves and our children when we relocate overseas. Besides, it gives … Read More
Expat interview with Carole
A British expat in Germany I was invited to be interviewed for ExpatsBlog.com. Here are my late-night answers after a rather hectic weekend…! Carole Hallett Mobbs moved from Britain to Tokyo, Japan in 2006 when their daughter was five years old and now currently lives in Berlin, Germany. Carole is … Read More
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