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
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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 families Packing up and moving abroad is no small decision. The stress of moving to a new country and leaving your current
Is moving abroad is the right decision for you?
Have you been offered an opportunity to move overseas? Are you considering accepting a job offer abroad? Need help to decide if this move is right for you? Is
Settle your child into a new home – quickly!
10 tips to help your child feel at home anywhere The first few days in a new home can be disconcerting. The first few days in a new
Focus on the expat family
Staying connected with family After moving abroad, everything changes – and sometimes, even family dynamics do, too. After settling in, some families grow closer, others further apart. We
Making your life your own as the expat partner
Why being proactive is important for the accompanying expat partner Are you an accompanying expat partner or trailing spouse? Or will you be, because you are about to
Ten of the best countries for expats
Want to move abroad? Where is a good place to go? Making the decision to move to a new country and make a fresh start is no easy task.
Expat personality characteristics
Three personality characteristics necessary for a successful expat life Do people who become expats have a specific personality? What is it about some people that makes them more
