The reluctant expat woman Apparently, most – if not all – female expats are viewed as the ‘reluctant partner’ in an overseas move… You what now?! Would you
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How to find the best pediatrician overseas
Helping your child bond with a new pediatrician abroad There are few relationships as important as the one between you, your child, and their pediatrician. Although you hopefully
5 top tips for moving abroad with children
We want to help make life easier for expat parents At Cigna Global, we understand that moving abroad with children can be a challenge, and we want to
Expats and mental health
Depression, anxiety and other expat mental health issues As we approach World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2019, I want to draw attention to an aspect of
Expat homesickness
How to cope with feeling homesick as an expat Moving to another country can be an incredibly rich experience, offering opportunities to immerse yourself in a different culture,
Is Colombia safe for expats?
Safety and security in Colombia Colombia (in general) and Medellin, Colombia (specifically) – I have lived in Medellin for just over two years and have visited various Colombian
The culture shock graph
Cultural adaptation Original article published 6th November 2012 Updated several times and republished 1st July 2019 Further to my generalised article about culture shock, I decided to expand
When you can’t say goodbye
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye… and sayonara Updated June 2019 The months of June and July are generally ‘moving on’ months for expats. This is usually because
Repatriation struggles
Which is harder: moving abroad or coming home? I asked the question above on my social media, exactly one year after my repatriation to the UK having lived
Expat family health insurance
Global health insurance considerations for expat familiesPacking up and moving abroad is no small decision. The stress of moving to a new country and leaving your current life