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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We’re leaving on a jet plane
Plane journey with kids It’s always about this time that the jitters set in. With just two days, five hours to go until our annual summer pilgrimage to
Preparing kids for an overseas move – one perspective
Moving with children from USA to France We moved from Saratoga Springs, NY to Bordeaux, France in October 2011. We are a Franco-American family, I’m American and my
The seduction of relocation
“Will you relocate with me?” Being offered an international relocation is much like a marriage proposal. Initially, it’s glamorous and you’re starry eyed thinking of the travel possibilities,
Home is where the heart is…
Home is where the heart is… …which for me is a bit all over the place, so I suppose I’m a citizen of the planet (cue Paul Simon
Expat Chat – Interview with a perennial expat in Kazakhstan
The Ersatz Expat shares her expat life Interview date – July 2013 Where are you originally from? That is a toughie – I am Irish but was born
Abroad and confused
Helping kids understand relocation “When will our bunk beds arrive?” asked a curious 3-year-old after a few days of vacation in Spain. We looked at her with an
Expat family ties
Expat family ties: far away but not distant There is a saying that grandchildren are the reward for being a good parent. And many grandparents would certainly agree.
How to have a happy expat family
One hidden secret for a happier family abroad Living abroad is both exciting and challenging. The benefits seem obvious (learning another language, discovering a new culture, traveling to
Expat Chat – Interview with a British expat in Canada
British expat in Canada Interview date – June 2013 What is your name? Donnalynn Rainey Where are you originally from? Originally I am from Portland, a small island
