It’s a Small, Small, Social Networky World
When I first left England’s green and pleasant land, way back in 1990, the only communication I had with my large circle…
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So Long, Farewell? Not Necessarily
There are two types of expat in my opinion – the static expat and the transient expat. I’m a static expat in…
Read more →Things to Consider Before Emigrating – The Total Cost
How many people do you know who talk about emigrating? Chances are, most of them have yet to do it, and it’s…
Read more →Knowing Where You’re Going
I was educated in England and have found the American education system to be one of the most difficult “assimilation” areas so…
Read more →It’s All in the Delivery
“I shouldn't be saying this – high treason, really – but I sometimes wonder if Americans aren't fooled by our accent into…
Read more →Something Else to Consider Before Making the Big Move
In addition to the list of things I wrote about last year, there’s another thing to consider before making the big move…
Read more →A Very Foreign Christmas
Whether you relocated two years ago or twenty, Christmas can always be counted on to remind you of “home”. Holiday attire in…
Read more →Expat Kids – Missing Out on Traditions?
It’s almost Thanksgiving as I write and we have no plans. Whatsoever. Most American families will have the menus planned down to…
Read more →Halloween, American Style
Despite having lived in the States for twenty years, you’d be surprised at how many bits of American culture I still haven’t…
Read more →Expat Living – Lessons in Humility
Whether you move around the world or just to one country, I guarantee you’ll make a fool of yourself at some point.…
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