My first days in Geneva
Traditionally, when Claudiaexpat moves to a new country, she shares her first impressions. Here are the ones on Geneva. I hesitated before sharing the impressions on my first days
Becoming a DJ in Melbourne, fulfilling a dream
Carol was one of the first friends I, Barbaraexpat, made in Melbourne and, like me, she left her home country for love! Over the years I have had the privilege
The Accompanying Spouse’s Career: ups and downs
Claudiaexpat reflects on various aspects of maintaining a career while following a partner who is constantly on the move. Sometimes I have to remind myself: mine is an accompanying
Italians and Italy: What Surprises our Foreign Friends
A while ago I came across a great topic in a wonderful Facebook group of Anglophones living in Italy that I am very fond of. The question was: “What has
My Online Schooling: a new fantastic idea for expat students
We are so lucky to have Isla, a Scottish in Melbourne, telling us about a new great project for expat students, My Online Schooling. You recently relocated from Scotland
Chokladbollar in the story of Alaine Handa
Valexpat has met Alaine Handa in Singapore, and interviewed her on her interesting life as a TCK, but mostly about her wonderful idea of mixing Chokladbollar making with elements taken
Udaipur – The charming Indian city of Lakes
We thank our lovely Richa Singh for taking us to Udaipur, the Indian city of lakes with the charms of a bygone princely era. It sounds marvellous! Picture this –
Finding the right place to live, Joannie’s story
In this article Joannie shares the emotional and practical journey of finding the right place to live, when the choice is not completely straightforward. Thank you Joannie for this genuine
The story of career consultant Becky Kilsby
We wholeheartedly thank Becky Kilsby of Freestyle Careers, for sharing her experience and telling what you can do when you have lost yourself overseas… Hi, my name is Becky Kilsby
Helping women entrepreneurs in Japan: the story of Ed
A while ago I had the chance to interview an amazing Russian woman, Viktoriya, who lives in Japan. She told me about a part of her work she shares with