Workaway, volunteering to travel: my experience in Spain
When I first heard about Workaway I immediately loved the idea: a form of shared economy, one can offer help and skills in exchange for accommodation and food. It combines
Couples without frontiers: the experience of Mercedes
Mercedes – a dear friend of Expatclic – is Spanish, married to an Italian and has lived in Milan for many years. In this article she reflects on her mixed
Volunteering in Chios: from guilt to gratitude
Julia is the daughter of Barbaraexpat. She is currently volunteering in Chios, supporting young people in the Vial refugee camp. This is her touching testimonial. When I was 11
Shafi’s fashion dream, from Afghanistan to the world
I came across Shafigheh Qias’ GoGet Funding campaign on Facebook and I was curious to know more about her story. Having moved from Italy to Australia in 1991, I am
Expatclic Silent Auction, a big THANK YOU!
Our annual fundraiser, Expatclic Silent Auction, has been very successful and we would like to thank our wonderful community for the support you continually show us. Running a website takes,
Stephanie, adapting to life with the Masai
We interviewed Stephanie last year but there is still a lot of her life with the Masai that we would like to know. In this passionate article she writes about
Rosa – Dancing the Tarantella from Florence to Melbourne
I have to admit, when I heard talk of a Tarantella School in Melbourne, I was sceptical. Being from Liguria, the Tarantella was, for me, totally foreign and I associated
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
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
A beautiful project to strengthen the sense of belonging
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
