All Things Expat (Public)

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7 Assumptions people have made about me and others who live abroad
Everyone makes assumptions and most of the time they’re harmless even if they are majorly off base. But you know what they say when you assume… Here are some things people have assumed about me and expat life over the years after moving abroad to France and I’m setting the record straight.
Moving to & Living in Costa Rica
What's it like to live in Costa Rica? This interview shares personal stories and practical tips for anyone interested in life in Costa Rica.
Living abroad stories: Sharing the pandemic’s silver lining
Doom and gloom has been the name of the game since March, so in an attempt to flip the script, I turned to Instagram. I wanted to put a positive spin on what seemed like a hopeless 2020 and a sea of negativity, so I asked my expat followers on Instagram to share anything positive that’s come out of this pandemic in their lives. Here’s what five of them had to say.
17 American things I do that confuse French people
If you live in one country for most of your life well into your 20s and then move abroad, it’s only normal that some of the habits, and mindsets from your formative years will move with you. Some aspects of your life will completely change, others w
Coliving in Spain: A Digital Nomad's Guide to the Pros, Cons & More
What are coliving spaces in Spain like and why should or shouldn't you stay at them? I share personal experiences, practical tips and popular colivings in Spain.
17 American things I do that confuse French people
If you live in one country for most of your life well into your 20s and then move abroad to France, it's only normal that some of the habits, mindsets, routines, and ways of life from your formative years will move with you, so let's talk about them. Here are some of the American things I do that confuse French people or make them think I'm nuts or weird. #frenchculture #livingabroad #france #livinginfrance Credit: Shutterstock.com/belushi
American habits I lost when I moved to France
The best antidote for someone who’s stuck in their ways is to move abroad to a place like France. You’ll realize your habits aren’t part of your DNA and you’re more flexible than you thought. I've been living abroad in France since 2012 and have learned that American culture and French culture are compatible if you keep an open mind. Here are my top American habits I lost when I moved to France. Credit: Shutterstock.com/Ekaterina Pokrovsky
7 Everyday things that are more difficult to do in France
7 Everyday things that are more difficult to do in France
Don’t Speak the Language – Communication Tips
It’s frustrating when you can’t communicate with foreigners or when you’re the foreigner who can’t understand the locals. Read on to learn how to overcome speaking a different language than the person you’re trying to communicate with. You can understand each other even if you don’t speak the same language as the other person.
Live Like a Local vs Living Like a Tourist
Not all long term travelers can be at Instagram worthy destinations all day every day. It is extremely expensive to live like a tourist full-time. Instead, nomadic families can learn to live like a local in major cities around the globe.
Your Guide to Living Abroad for a Year!
Planning to live abroad for a year? Learn how to choose the right destination, manage finances, and integrate into local culture for a transformative experience.
Grocery Shopping in a Foreign Country
For both financial and practical reasons you might find yourself wanting to go grocery shopping in a foreign country. In this post I discussed what are the things you should follow while doing gorcery shopping in a foreign country.
Finding Friends as a Nomad
Learn practical secrets to finding friends as a nomad. Finding friends will help you keep your sanity and enjoy your nomad life.
Retiring in Valencia, Spain - 4 Retirees Share Their Experiences & Tips
Are you thinking about retiring in Spain? Maybe even specifically in #Valencia? This article contains 4 interviews with people who decided to move to Valencia to retire and want to share their tips & experiences. #retireinSpain
Living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Interview
What's it like to move to and live in Amsterdam? This interview with an expat shares both personal experiences and practical tips for anyone interested in life in Amsterdam.