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 to follow her journey to pursue her dream and become one...
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 and heartfelt account. Finding the right place to live can...
Barbaraexpat has collected an interview with a very special lady who created a beautiful project to strengthen the sense of belonging wherever we are. Read Dunja’s story, from Yugoslavia to Australia. Dunja, you moved to Australia when you were very young. Australia...
Sanatani moved to India as a nine years old and started a journey that has taken her across the world. A journey through different cultures and traditions, told with honesty and candour. The interview was conducted in English, because even though...
Last December the legislation for same sex marriage was finally passed in Australia. Sandy and Lesley are getting married today. I think their story is worth telling. It is a story of love and commitment. I met Sandy and Lesley the...
As part of our A Healthier Life’ campaign, Barbaraexpat would like to share with you her experience with breast cancer, and remind you all of the importance of regular breast self-examination, even if you think you are not at risk. “So...
I met Dan in Paris in the summer of ’84, when I was doing the classic inter rail train trip through Europe, after finishing school. For years we kept in touch with old fashion letters and post cards. Thanks to the internet we caught...
Francesco moved to Melbourne to follow his Australian wife. Unfortunately after a few years tensions in the couple became too high and the marriage ended. In this interview with Barbara Amalberti (Barbaraexpat), Francesco shares his difficult journey and tells us...
Jennifer joined the Expatclic family last year and she has become an active member of our Online support group. In this interview she tells us about her journey, both physical and emotional, of self-discovery. After leaving her native Michigan she travelled...
