EXPAT LIFE Okay, the heading might be a little misleading as it probably isn’t what you think it is. My husband and I are not separating, not divorcing, and we are not splitting up; we are, however, just going to live apart for a while as we are in separate countries at the moment. It …
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA For most Kuala Lumpur is a stopover to other places within Malaysia or South East Asia. Generally, you only have a day or two to explore this eclectic richly diverse city. It is busy every day of the year, and at any time of the day, with traffic most days at a …
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA We all know Sydney is gorgeous at any time of the year, however, for most though visiting this beautiful city in the warmer months is much more appealing. Although Sydney is known for fabulous beaches, we tend to forget that Sydney is so much more. Check out what I believe is the is …
You would think that I would be an old hand at househunting as an expat, I have been through the motions of moving house as an expat more times than I would like to remember. I think the websites I use have all my preference saved, as I once again go through the motions of …
On your 21st birthday How do I start a letter that is 21 years in the making? How do I explain to you how very fortunate I am to call you my son and even more so on your 21st birthday? I have loved you since I first laid eyes on you, forever crying (yes, …
TRENTO, ITALY I know that there are favourite places to visit in Italy, whether you like to be sipping wine in the hills of Tuscany or swimming in the Mediterranean sea just off the coast of Capri. You may want to venture out, away from the hound of tourists and try something different. That place …
I have been asked a million times what is it like living in Hong Kong with little kids. My answer is always the same; it depends on where you live and how old your children are. For us personally, we could not have asked for a better place to bring up our primary school-aged children, …
Expat stories! Elizabeth Gilberts has been living abroad as an expat for some time and her expat journey is worth reading about, from her native home of Scotland to her current residence in The Netherlands and everywhere in between. Tell us a little about yourself, Where do you live now and how long have you …
SINGAPORE, SOUTHEAST ASIA Whether you choose Singapore for a layover or to stop for the weekend, it is just one of those vibrant cities that everyone wants to visit. It is busy every day of the year and at any time of the day. Singapore is a small country (being one of the worlds smallest …
What they don’t tell you when you love someone with dementia. Nobody explains to you how hard it can be to see a loved one deteriorate so quickly when diagnosed with dementia. Nobody explains to you how quickly a loved one can worsen with the dreaded diseases. First, it is a name or two forgotten. …
