France Powers into 2012
As well as being eternally associated with croissants, wine, frogs’ legs and berets, say “France” and a lot of people immediately think…
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Missing the Movies?
Just because you move abroad doesn’t mean that everything in your life is suddenly 100% different. You will find yourself partaking in…
Read more →Christmas Multi-Cultural Confusion
Expat Christmases are always culturally confused. This year will be our sixth Noël in France, and, as usual, for us it will…
Read more →A Cautionary Tale
I have no idea whether a Sanky Panky is a breed found only in the Dominican Republic, or if they exist in…
Read more →Experience German Christmas Markets Like a Local
Christmas Markets in Germany are a huge hit with tourists and locals alike, but the tourist and the local experience can be…
Read more →All I want for Christmas…
An expat coaching column at Expat Focus – what a great opportunity to talk about ways to create a fulfilling life and…
Read more →Storm brewing in Singapore
Being British you’ll excuse me for talking about the weather, but I have good reason. For I have just discovered that the…
Read more →What Does the Christmas Season Mean to You?
For me Christmas means many things; the birth of Christ and Christmas carols, quality time with family and friends, Christmassy food &…
Read more →Lost in Translation!
I have a memory like a sieve and the patience of a gnat so my attempts to learn the Portuguese language, as…
Read more →Holidays and House Guests
I was recently asked by a friend living in the UK: “Do expats still take holidays and if so where?” What a…
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