Trish Jasinski, Vallée d’Ossau, France
From a corporate career in Boston to château life in the French Pyrenees, Trish shares the challenges, rewards and unexpected joys of making France home.
Expat Experiences
Amy Jane, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Discover what life is really like as an expat in Brunei, from its peaceful pace and welcoming community to the challenges and rewards of adapting to a new culture.
Audra De Falco, Catania, Italy
From navigating Italy’s legendary bureaucracy to discovering the power of language, community, and citizenship by descent, Audra De Falco discusses what it really takes to build a life abroad.
André Ribeiro, Portugal
From Brazil to Ireland, Belgium and now Portugal, André Ribeiro’s expat story explores language barriers, digital career goals, the comfort of familiar culture, and why sometimes the best advice is simply to prepare well — then go.
Erik Chan, Tokyo, Japan
From leaving Canada at 13 to building a life in Tokyo, Erik shares how two decades abroad inspired him to create PrettyFluent and shaped his honest, hard-won perspective on expat life in Japan.
Gabriel Morrow, Northern Ontario, Canada
From Tennessee to small-town Ontario – Gabriel Morrow shares how love, brutal winters, tax battles, and community advocacy shape his new life in Canada.
Stefanie Reilly, Salento, Italy
From Melbourne to southern Italy at 40, Stefanie shares why embracing uncertainty changed her life.
Anna Zhadan, My Expat Mind
After countless international moves, Anna embraces every new beginning — surprises, struggles, and all. Discover her story and learn how My Expat Mind supports expats worldwide.
Joe Cawley, Tenerife, Canary Islands
From Bolton’s fish market to Tenerife’s sunshine, Joe Cawley turns expat misadventures into comedy gold with his new sitcom Ketchup, launching at the Marbella International Film Festival 2025.
Ruth Silbermayr, Tai’an, China
Austrian expat Ruth Silbermayr shares her experience of moving to China.