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
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
Normality abroad: is this an arguable concept?
Claudiaexpat recently left Indonesia, and is temporarily living between Switzerland and Italy. In this article, she discusses the concept of normality abroad. Note: normality is a relative concept. In
Dottoressa: an American doctor in Rome
We have met Susan Levenstein both through her blog featured in Expatclic, and with the great interview about her 40-years experience of living and working in Italy. We are now
Working in Indonesia as an accompanying partner
Claudiaexpat has lived in Jakarta for four years. In this article she shares what she has learned about working in Indonesia as an accompanying partner. I have decided to
The role of the company in supporting the expat family
In these 29 years abroad, I have seen dozens of families struggling to settle down in their new assignment. I have come to realize that the role the company decides
Florence, a French intercultural coach in the Middle East
Carolexpat has interviewed Florence Chabert D’hieres, a French expat lady who has become an intercultural coach and presently lives in the Middle East. Who are you, and why did
