Intriguing results revealed in part one of world’s largest expat survey Published November 2013 As the second survey ‘Retail & Finance’ gets underway at www.theexpatsurvey.com and the third
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Expat child anxieties
“I am an expat child and I don’t like it” Originally published as two articles in October 2012, now condensed into one with tips on how to help
Reaching out to help troubled TCKs
Where to go for help as an expat Following the heart-wrenching previous post about a troubled expat child I’ve been truly humbled by the many kind words, comments
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
6 things no-one tells you about reverse culture shock
Changes that cause reverse culture shock When you’re an expat or traveling, you’re focusing on processing new information, building new references. You’re dealing with culture shock and all
Making a house a home – again
Hello from South Africa! Yes, I’m online properly again! How are you all? I’ve been here for three months and I’m finally beginning to get everything sorted. I
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
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
Keeping in touch or lack of freedom?
Keeping track of third culture kids Originally published in January 2013 this article explains how some ‘expat kids’ turn out… …Usually with a wandering, global nomad habit! It
How we keep in touch with friends and family overseas
What do you use to keep in touch with your friends and family in other countries? A selection of my Facebook community answered this question recently. It looks
