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Tips for Parenting Third Culture Kids (TCKs) [Part 2]
Parenting third culture kids (TCKs) – children who grow up in a culture different from their parents’ passport culture – presents unique challenges and often requires creative solutions. We offer…
10 Favourite Articles… for 10 Beautiful Years!
In honour of Expat Nest’s 10th year, founder Vivian Chiona looks back at her favourite articles from the blog… one for each year since we started. I’m still amazed –…
Families in Transition: Saying Good Goodbyes
Although saying goodbyes is often viewed with a sense of sadness, when approached mindfully it can strengthen relationships – both old and new. Here’s the four-step RAFT process for finding…
Feeling the Love: Grandparents and the Importance of Intergenerational Support
Older family members back home can offer expat children and teens a special kind of love, and memories that last a lifetime. International youth empowerment consultant Natasha Winnard shares her story, as…
Is Something in Your Life Feeling “Not Quite Right”? Why Values Matter
Have you ever felt a low-grade discomfort when something in your life just isn’t right or a situation isn’t sitting well with you? Your values might be out of alignment,…
Happy 10th Birthday to Us! Plus 10 Top Resources for YOU
We at Expat Nest celebrated our 10th birthday on 21 June 2023! Check out the photos of our happy celebrations here. I only wish we could ALL celebrate together… Ten years…
Compulsive Shopping: Warning Signs and Tips to Address It
Ah, shopping… Whether we love it or dread it, it’s something we’ve gotta do. And it’s much easier today, with online options and easy payment methods. But what happens when…
10 Tips to Feel More at Home in a New Culture
Living in a new place with an unfamiliar culture can feel like you’re watching life from the sidelines, rather than living it to the fullest. Being proactive, having a positive…
Long-distance Expat Relationships: Tips for Making It Work [podcast]
Expat Nest founder Vivian Chiona had the huge honour of being interviewed on Holding the Fort Abroad, a podcast for expats who are navigating the dynamics of long-distance relationships – whether that’s…
The Power of Negotiation in Romantic Relationships: 10 Tips to Improve Your Skills
Negotiating is not just a skill for the business world or politics. It’s a valuable tool for managing conflict in our romantic relationships too, and it has enormous power to…
Is Your Relationship Causing More Pain than Joy? PLUS Tips to Move Forward
Our words and our actions have the amazing ability to inspire deep, long-lasting love – but they can also do the opposite. Harsh, disrespectful ways of interacting can hurt both…
When Old Rules and Roles No Longer Serve Us (Expat Story)
We all bring rules from our childhoods into our adult lives. But which of these rules prevent us from experiencing a more joyful life? Through her own story, author and…
How About More Space Not More Goals?
We’re often told to look ahead and set goals – especially as a new year begins. But, says marketing coach Stephanie Ward, goal setting isn’t necessarily the right solution for…
Top 10 Expat Books for 2022
It’s that time of the year again when we ask our friends at Expat Bookshop to compile a list of some of the best expat titles published during the year. As…
Interview with author and relocation mentor Carolina Porto
We invited Carolina Porto to speak about her new book for Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking expats and internationals, Lar Mundo Afora and Un Hogar Lejos De Casa respectively. Carolina is also…
Perfectionism: How to Break the Habit & Live Your Expat Life to the Fullest
Moving to a new country is challenging – for everyone. But perfectionists may have a more difficult time adapting. Relocation and personal development coach Jolanda Tetteroo discusses how perfectionism can…
Special Edition: How to Grow in Challenging Times
Expat Nest founder Vivian Chiona acknowledges the challenges of the past two years – and shares some resources to help us grow during the harder times and emerge stronger. …
Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Travel (5 Tips)
As expats, we know all about travel! We’ve done it for work or for love or to seek a better life… We’ve done it for holidays, home visits and reunions,…
Why Is This So Hard? 10 Challenges of Expat Life & How to Deal with Them
In 2021, Anne Copeland hosted a workshop, “Why is this so hard?”, at the FIGT (Families in Global Transition) conference. Anne, a psychologist, has worked on researching families in international…
HOLDING THE FORT ABROAD: TIPS FOR SOLO PARENTS
Expat parenting can bring its own unique challenges – and especially if you find yourself parenting abroad with a partner who works away from home a lot. Drawing from author…
THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION: COMMON MISTAKES & HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Communication is one of the most important promotors of healthy relationships. Yet, it is often overlooked. In this article, you’ll learn some tips on how to enhance your communication in order to strengthen the connection in your relationships.
Top Ten Expat Books for 2021
It’s an annual tradition to ask our friends at Expat Bookshop to round up some of the best books written by, for, or about expats. Some will inform and inspire, others will…
Finding Your Why (& Why Having a Purpose Helps)
What is my purpose in life? What makes me happy? Should I be living differently? Many of us have asked ourselves these questions at some point. We share why it’s…
The Healing Power of Music
We all enjoy music for entertainment, but did you know that it might be beneficial for your mental and physical health? Psychologist Andriani Kalterimtzi-Sinouri explores the healing power of music…
Birthdays: A Time to Reflect
A birthday is a milestone… an anniversary date with yourself! I celebrated mine recently and so today I’m looking back on the year and sharing 10 things I’ve learned or reflected…
The Art of Self-Compassion & Why It’s Important
Self-compassion is an incredible tool for resilience – and all the more important as we begin to emerge, tentatively, from the coronavirus pandemic. We share why, and offer some of our…
EMOTIONAL EATING: WHY IT HAPPENS AND HOW TO MAKE THE SHIFT
Do you eat when you feel stressed, sad, happy, lonely, bored or angry? We all have different ways to cope with negative emotions and feelings, and emotional eating is one…
FRIENDSHIP WITHOUT BORDERS
“For me, friendship is like the air I breathe: I can’t do without it,” says psychologist and expat consultant Erica Mirochnik. Here she celebrates the joys of international friendships and…
FEELING SAFE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Feeling safe is a crucial factor when connecting with others, yet we all find that safety in different ways. In this article, you’ll learn about the Routes of Safety to help you understand what makes you feel safe in social interactions and how you can find new ways to feel safer in your relationships in your host country.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN CULTURELAND: THE SEQUEL
Today, Eva Antza shares her experience in «Cultureland», a concept that expresses the essence of the international experience that we expats share, no matter where we are in the world. She tells us her story of going «home», and the confusion that arose on her return.
Dear Mom… Letter to a Loved One Who Has Passed
Recently an expat shared a heartfelt letter with me that she’d written to her late mother to help process her loss. Writing letters to loved ones who have passed away…
TAKING CARE OF THE CAREGIVER: SOME TIPS
Being caregiver to a loved one is not for the faint of heart. It’s often an act of hard work, sacrifice and altruistic love, with emotional highs and lows. We…
CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION: WHEN “YES” MEANS “MAYBE”… OR EVEN “NO”!
Regina Reinhardt, an adult third culture kid and cross-cultural trainer/coach who spends her time between Switzerland and Greece, shares how she solved a recent social dilemma. Her story suggests that…
ARE YOU IN A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE?
Smartphones have become an accepted part of our personal and professional lives, and in many cases an extension of our hands! But how much is too much? When does your phone time…
INTERVIEW: LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE IN THESE TOUGH TIMES
We’re talking about love! Due to the pandemic lockdown, many expats are facing relationship challenges right now. In this interview with psychologist Dr. Margarita Lourido, we cover some tips to…
2020’S TOP 10 BOOKS FOR EXPATS
It’s that time of year again when we ask our friends at Expat Bookshop to round up some of the best books written by, for, or about expats. This is an annual…
AN INTERVIEW ON EXPAT STRUGGLES DURING THESE UNUSUAL TIMES
It was a great honour to chat to clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Global Nomad’s World, Daniela Tomer. Daniela is also involved in Families in Global Transition, which is…
Catch My Interview on Midlife Marriage Meltdown!
I got together with Sundae Schneider-Bean for a fascinating chat on love, sex, expat couples, midlife crisis and marriage meltdown. I was honoured to be interviewed by Sundae, a solution-oriented…
What you miss the most… and what this tells you
After joining her partner in his home country, Renata Harper found herself experiencing a new kind of missing that surprised her – one that has since led to profound change in…