The pandemic is still raging, and depending on where you live, you can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Living in Thailand, the tunnel feels somewhat distant still with the current vaccine rollout progress. International travel seems like a remote goal in our current situation. Getting a flight out, for one is
How to turn an expat dream into reality: Thinking of Moving Abroad?
2020 has been heavy. I’m seeing more stories from American expats about their lives abroad and a heightened interest in this lifestyle. This observation has some data supporting it, and it seems to have been happening for some time. Estimates from the State Department are that there are about 9 million Americans, excluding military personnel,
Year 2 of Blogging: Expat life 2020: Handling events as it unfolds
I had big plans after my first year of blogging. Afterward, the doubt and the writer’s block slowly crept in. Life’s responsibilities took over. Blogging time moved further down the to do list. Then coronavirus happened and life as we knew it ceased. Being stuck at home was an opportunity to tap into creativity and
Making the most of a new situation: #Expatlife isn’t always so amazing
Living as an expat is all fun and games until reality sets in. Make sure you’re prepared for all the twists and turns.