Category: Blog
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Digital nomad vs. Expat, what’s the difference?
I’m often asked what the difference between a digital nomad and an expat is. Where they may seem quite close, as in both cases we are talking about people leaving their hime country to live abroad, the approach, challenges and mindset differ greatly. Knowing the difference may help you decide the lifestyle you want to…
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Beyond the Move: Creating a Life You Love as the Trailing Partner
Your partner just got an incredible opportunity abroad — the kind of career move that doesn’t come around often. It’s exciting, full of promise, and naturally, you want to be supportive. But as the initial thrill settles, a quieter, more personal question emerges: What about you? How will this move reshape your life, your career,…
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Expat Parenting Tips
Expat life is thrilling despite all the challenges. Bring children into the mix, your decisions to live abroad no longer just impact yourself and your partner, it suddenly takes a whole new dimension both should be prepared for. Whether you’ve just moved abroad or already have experience living abroad, the arrival of child changes the…
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What it was like growing up as a TCK
I’m Pauline, french, born in Paris with expat parents. For as long as I can remember I grew up abroad, going back to France for the holidays. This life of moves and new cultures has definately shaped me to become the adult I am keen for adventures, new countries and their unique cultures. We moved…
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How to make expat life easier
Moving your life abroad is hard, even if it’s to a nearby country, but with the right mindset and approach, you can make your new place feel like home in no time. Here are a few tips to make the ride informed and easier. Research the culture and customs of your new country. It’s important…
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Expat Life: Questions to ask before taking the leap
Moving abroad and starting a new life as an expat is an exciting adventure, but it’s also a big change that takes some careful thought and planning. To make the transition easier and avoid some common challenges of expat life, it’s important to take your time and prepare ahead. To help you get started, I’ve…
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How to learn a new language
Learning the language is the first step to integrating into a new country, it takes time, and it’s hard, but it is immensely rewarding and never a waste of time! Here are a few tips to learn a new language when an expat. 1. Take classes In-person classes are great as you will meet people…
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How to navigate Reverse Culture Shock
Being an expat is an exhilarating journey that exposes you to new cultures, languages, and experiences.’s a time of growth, learning, and adaptation. But what happens when the adventure comes full circle, and it’s time to return to your home country? Many expats find themselves facing a phenomenon known as reverse culture shock. Reverse culture…
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Why should I try the expat life?
You may not know yet if you haven’t made the leap yet or are just at the beginning of your expat journey, but this life will change you forever. There are many reasons why you should try the expat life: the benefits are immense for your growth. By choosing to live abroad and to become…
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10 ways to make friends abroad
Moving abroad can be lonely, extremely lonely especially when you become an expat as an adult, and have left your student years behind you. In general, making friends as an adult is harder, let alone as an expat in a foreign country where you don’t know the language, culture and codes Here are 10 ways…