International moving is an ending and a new beginning all at once. It is saying goodbye to beloved family and friends, a job, walking in the snow or having a latte at your favorite coffee outlet. And it is also saying hello to new adventures, new friends and new opportunities.
The Chaos of Moving Theory (part 1)
When I was moving to China, I don’t remember much chaos in my mind, just lots of excitement. When I moved to Brunei the excitement wore off after exactly 3…
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The Paradox of Time: creating your own sense of urgency abroad
I’ll admit it, time is my friend. I’m a procrastinator. Tidying the house? Tomorrow. Writing my blog? Day after. Finalising my brochure? Tomorrow night. But if I’m too tired, the…
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Is Your Self-Image Jetlagged? It’s Time to Adjust Yourself To Your New Timezone
Jetlag. We’ve all suffered from it. Waking up in the middle of the night or in the early morning, after flying across time zones to go “home,” our home away…
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Back home is where the heart is- or not?
Repatriation is the hardest move of all. Or so they say. What can you do to make repatriation easier?
Expat, how long are you planning to stay?
As an expat, there are 2 questions that you are asked constantly: How long have you been here and How long will you be staying for? Whereas the first one…
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