Who are you? Hi, I am Abhisikta Bhowmick, an Indian-born Bengali expat, living in Texas, USA. I work in the cosmetic & personal care industry as a Research & Development Technician. Where, when, and why did you move abroad? I was born and raised in West Bengal in India, where I completed my master’s degree … Read more
Who are you? I’m Anjali Nair, a Marketing Planner and Program Specialist living in the Sunshine State of Florida, USA. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Tampa Bay, Florida, USA from Mumbai, India in around June 2017. My husband and I met online through a matrimonial portal, then got married … Read more
Who are you? My name is Kate! I am 31 and live together with my husband in beautiful Chicago.I have a background in Online Marketing and business development and love to travel and explore new cultures. I coach and consult with expat partners on my website. Where, when and why did you move abroad? We … Read more
Who are you? I am a French Personal Trainer living in New York, where I run my own business and I just self-published my first novel, The Polar Bear and the Palm Tree, about my life and work in Saudi Arabia . Where, when and why did you move abroad? I left Paris in 2000 … Read more
Who are you? I’m Kylie, a British travel writer and blogger originally from Essex in the UK! Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Iowa, USA back in August 2016.I met an American while on holiday in Jamaica and we ended up getting married (not in Jamaica!) and then went through … Read more
Who are you? My name is Yasmin but most people call me Yaz, I’m 25 years old and from Glasgow in Scotland, UK.My professional background is marketing, specifically social media and I’ve always had a passion for writing! I’ve kept a journal since I was 17 years old, currently on book number 13, so blogging … Read more
Who are you? My name is Catarina and I’m a thirty-something Portuguese blogger & marketing freelancer.Where, when and why did you move abroad? During my life, I’ve actually lived in 4 different countries. About 18 months ago, I moved to Philadelphia with my American husband for a change of scenery from our life together in … Read more
Who are you? Mani. Born and raised in Mexico City. Late 20s. Traveled to 20 countries and lived in four different ones. Currently living in the US. Married to her soulmate. Passionate about travel and the arts. Travel, lifestyle, and food blogger.Where, when and why did you move abroad? My first time moving abroad was … Read more
Who are you? My name’s Derek Knight, I was raised on the south coast of England in Dover (famous for its White Cliffs). I worked in the finance industry for many years, and became a Change Implementation Project Manager working in the City of London and Edinburgh, Scotland, before taking early retirement and moving to … Read more
Who are you? Alison & Jean-Philippe (Australian & French, butpermanent resident of Australia and has lived abroad for 10 years) Where, when and why did you move abroad? We moved to Washington State in October 2014. We moved because my husband was offered a job in Ellensburg, Washington State, USA at a scientific researcher at … Read more
Who are you? This is an excellent question, because I am truly a different person from the person who came to America three years ago from the UK. I had all this bottled up ambition, aspiration, energy and optimism to do something different with my life in the USA from that which I had back … Read more
Who are you? I’m a musician and writer from Britain with a background in 18th Century music, trumpet performance and creative writing. My folks instilled a love of traveling and before even starting university I had been all over Europe, visited Florida and crossed the date line to explore the Pacific. After finishing my Oxford … Read more
Who am I ? Metaphysically, that might take lifetimes to answer; however, I am a survivor. A survivor of what, one might ask? My answer: A survivor of the negativity of apartheid; of double-pneumonia which allowed for a near-death experience; of New Jersey/New York materialist attitudes; of a sixty foot fall/slide at 19,900 feet in … Read more
Who are you? I, Saadia Ashraf, am a 28 years old, Pakistani born American resident female. I hold Bachelors of Business Administration (Hons.) in Marketing. By profession, I make marketing strategies as a freelancer and also, write articles for newspapers. I acquired all my education in Pakistan. Where, when and why did you move abroad? … Read more
I’m Rebecca Shine – I live in Manhattan with my husband and 2 year old daughter. We are expecting our second child in October. We took the plunge and moved to Manhattan, from London, when my husband was offered a transfer with his work. He had been employed by the London office for a few … Read more