Pig Year ahead
It’s the Year of the Pig! Happy New Year! 恭喜发财! If you think I’m a month late– you probably do not live in Asia. In China and many other countries…
5 Quick Life Hacks for Expats
When you move abroad, life changes in a myriad of ways. These 5 little life hack tips could save you a lot of hassle. 1. Write down card security codes…
Are Expat Friendships Superficial?
Happy New Year! How was your holiday? How long have you been in Brunei/China/wherever? What does your husband do (cringe!). In expat communities it seems at first glance that most…
How do you want to end 2019?
Yes, you read that right- ending 2019- that’s next year. But hey, I hear you think, we haven’t even reached the end of 2018, have we? You are right. That…
Living in Brunei- How I Made Myself at Home in Brunei
Moving to Brunei as an Expat Spouse Did you know what was awaiting you when you landed in Brunei? I thought I did. We had a pre-visit, looked at houses…
15 Quotes on Expat Life and Living Abroad
I love quotes, and quotes about expat life especially. The way the authors can express a thought or a feeling in such apt words and succinct descriptions- better than I…
Rebuilding your confidence abroad
How come so many talented and competent women struggle with confidence issues? If they have a top job they worry about not having a boyfriend or about making mistakes at…
Should Sticks and what to replace them with
Do you have one? A should stick? You are living your life abroad, and there are tons of good thing about it. You’re pretty happy with where you are living,…
Summer Is Over- Visibility of Expat Moves
Summer is well and truly over here in Brunei. The kids have gone back to school, and I’m back to work. Working not just in between family visits and trips…
5 TED Talks I Recommend to Clients
Creating a better life for yourself is all about starting to direct energy to what really matters to you, rather than spending a lot of energy on random stuff, on…