Raising global citizens
We wholeheartedly thank Terry Repak for this beautiful article on raising global citizens, and how connection with different cultures can make us better people. Our children were too young
How to keep yourself busy abroad while not working
We wholeheartedly thank Julia Teresani, who had already shared her experience of pregnancy and birth during lockdown in Shaghai, for this practical article with tips on how to keep yourself
The Moving Game: Moving to a New Country
You all know our beloved friend Paola Fornari by now. She has moved regularly all over the world since she was a child. She tells her story in the beautiful
Diversity in the family: The story of Valentina
Valentina recently joined our community. We met her in our Career Mentoring Group when we were talking about about “Working in different cultures”. We immediately understood that Valentina has a
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
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
Interview to Ragnar Chacin, French filmmaker in Jerusalem
Sandraexpat interviewed Ragnar Chacin, a French filmmaker who presently lives in Jerusalem. Ragnar Chacin is a French filmmaker, multi media artist, photographer, choreographer, performer and director who explores the
Interview with Jean, an accompanying man
Eight years went by since this interview was published, but Jean and I never lost contact. After a period in Ethiopia, Jean, a French accompanying man, and his wife Pilar
Interview with Paul, man trailing spouse in Jerusalem
Claudiaexpat introduces us to Paul, an English gentleman who follows his partner around the world. Paul is not the typical expat man trailing spouse, if such a concept exists.
A tale of love and music between Italy and Colombia
Erika tells us the romantic love story of two musicians, an Italian man and a Colombian (expat)woman. This is a tale of love and music. Of departures and homecomings. This
