Want to be better prepared to avoid the most common mistakes people make when living in another country? These are the six most common mistakes I've observed people to make during my 12 years as an expat.
Why is it that alongside feeling a sense of relief and familiarity from visiting home we can also feel like we're a foreigner in our own country? Read about the three reasons why you're suddenly feeling out of place.
Having to deal with homesickness abroad can really bring you down and suck all the good out of the experience of living in a foreign country. Worst of all, you can feel ungrateful for feeling like that. But it's not a crime to want just a little bit of familiarity. Find out my proven tricks for dealing with homesickness.
If making local friends abroad has left you frustrated and confused, learn about the common reasons why it's difficult to make local friends in a foreign country (and what you can do about it).
Many people are scared of living abroad alone. And many who have moved abroad alone know that whatever challenge does come up, they will learn to deal with it along the way. Read about the four life lessons that you might also face in your life as an expat.