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It’s a Small, Small, Social Networky WorldWhen I first left England's green and pleasant land, way back in 1990, the only communication I had with my large circle of friends came in envelopes. As an avid…Read more
So Long, Farewell? Not NecessarilyThere are two types of expat in my opinion - the static expat and the transient expat. I’m a static expat in that I have lived more or less in…Read more
Things to Consider Before Emigrating – The Total CostHow many people do you know who talk about emigrating? Chances are, most of them have yet to do it, and it’s often because of the huge costs involved. It…Read more
Knowing Where You’re GoingI was educated in England and have found the American education system to be one of the most difficult “assimilation” areas so far. One thing I have never really done…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 detecting brilliance that may not really be there.”…Read more
Something Else to Consider Before Making the Big MoveIn addition to the list of things I wrote about last year, there’s another thing to consider before making the big move abroad. Family. (If you’re reading this having just…Read more
A Very Foreign ChristmasWhether you relocated two years ago or twenty, Christmas can always be counted on to remind you of “home”.Holiday attire in the States does that for me.. Oh yes, it’s…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 the cranberry sauce, but we're still wondering what…Read more
Halloween, American StyleDespite having lived in the States for twenty years, you’d be surprised at how many bits of American culture I still haven’t embraced. Top of that list is marching bands,…Read more
Expat Living – Lessons in HumilityWhether you move around the world or just to one country, I guarantee you’ll make a fool of yourself at some point. It can be a language blooper or a…Read more