The pregnant expat

Pregnancy and childbirth in the US “You’ve been trying for four months already? I think you should see a fertility doctor!” We heard these words from my OB/GYN

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Why I am scared to go back to America

Living the overseas dream By Jillian Rogers I admit it. I really wasn’t all that afraid to pack my entire life, my family’s lives, and all our memories, into

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Expat child – a gift or a curse?

The emotional impact of a move abroad for kids At the age of seven I moved to Nigeria with my parents. Looking back, this move and the many

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TCK problems

Note from Carole: What follows here is a piece of writing from a contributor who wishes to remain anonymous. If you feel you can provide advice and/or sympathy via

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Choosing the expat life

Should we stay or should we go? Facing the challenges of expat life – Living in Bordeaux, France by American Mom in Bordeaux We moved here in October

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Moving Abroad: Why we do what we do

Why we moved abroad We were quite happy in Seattle. We lived in a beautiful city, surrounded by great friends and loving family. Our decision to move abroad

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Expat Chat: Interview with a US expat in Taiwan

US expat in Taiwan Interview date – September 2013 What is your name? MaDonna Maurer Where are you originally from? Missouri, USA Where are you living now? Taiwan

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Expat Chat: Interview with a Mexican expat in Indonesia

Mexican expat in Indonesia Interview date – August 2013 What is your name? Ana Gaby Where are you originally from? I was born and raised in Mexico, but

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A TCK story

Back in November 2012 I was happy to publish Cecilia Haynes’ TCK story in a three-part serialisation. Cecilia has lived in many, many countries and continues to travel

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Traveling circuses

The trials of yet another house move Pack. Unpack. Repeat. As I prepare for yet another move, living among boxes and bubble wrap, it occurred to me that

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