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
My child has BPD: the story of Viktoriya in Japan
We already had the pleasure to share the story of Viktoriya, a Russian lady who moved to Japan for love. Today she tells us about a most difficult aspect of
Under the Tuscany spell
This is the story of Ellen Sutherland, a US-citizen who came to Tuscany when she was very young, and fell under its spell. I love Tuscany not only for
Travails of a trailing spouse – interview with author Stephanie Suga Chen
Valentinaexpat has met and interviewed Stephanie Suga Chen, author of “Travails of a trailing spouse”. Thanks Stephanie for sharing your expat story! After more than 12 years working for a
I gave birth in Bangalore, India
We thank Silvia for sharing her experience of a cesarean birth in Bangalore, India, with lots of local folklore! I arrived in Bangalore in April 2013 from Italy. My
Bye bye working life – hallo Spain!
We had already introduced Granny Aupair in an article on our platform for professional expat women, and we are back today with a new article and the testimonial of a
My African pregnancies
Claudiaexpat tells us about her African pregnancies. Even though 25 years have passed since I clasped a white plastic stick telling me that I was pregnant in a small
What we learn and gain from our life abroad
Claudiaexpat has compiled a list of what she thinks are the plus we gain from our life abroad abroad. A while ago, a friend asked me to write a
A toolbox for Culture Shock
Helen grew up abroad and experienced Culture Shock directly. A writer and blogger, she has put together an exciting “toolbox” for Culture Shock. We are proud to introduce you to
Happy Birthday, Granny Aupair!
We are very happy to introduce you to this amazing initiative, while we wish happy birthday to Granny Aupair! Not on the scrap heap yet: Five million kilometers and
