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When Old Rules and Roles No Longer Serve Us (Expat Story)

23/01/20230

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 accompanying spouse Margaret Ghielmetti offers a gentle way to explore…

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Dear Mom… Letter to a Loved One Who Has Passed

19/05/20210

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 is a helpful tool for coping with grief. We hope…

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CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION: WHEN “YES” MEANS “MAYBE”… OR EVEN “NO”!

01/04/20210

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 creativity and compromise might be the ultimate skills for successful…

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2020’S TOP 10 BOOKS FOR EXPATS

26/11/20200

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 tradition and one I really look forward to…

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Expat Story of an International Adoptee

03/03/20200

For globally mobile families, traditions and rituals provide an important thread of continuity and identity. Even more so if you are a TCK and an international adoptee, shares Anna Svedberg, who was adopted from India by a Swedish family and…

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Expat Story: “Less is More”

15/04/20190

Eight times – that’s the number of moves expat Linda Rinn had made in the past six years! If there’s one big life lesson she has learned through this process, it’s this… “Like many expats, it sometimes feels like…

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Leaving Is An Art (Expat Story)

01/04/20190

“Leave” may be a short word, but it can bring a 180-degree life change. And while leaving can cause a lot of pain initially, a well-considered departure can lead you to a better life. In this piece, psychologist Dimiliana Nikiforou…

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Pen to Paper: Letting Ink & Emotions Flow

16/10/20180

We write all the time (emails, Whatsapp, social media posts, work documents), but when last did you write by hand? This week’s guest author was inspired to reflect on the value of writing by hand after she received a surprise…

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Expat Story: Lessons from a Nomadic Childhood

21/11/20170

At Expat Nest, we love to read (and share!) honest firsthand accounts of the expat experience. I believe this story will resonate with all internationals and I hope it touches your heart, as it did mine! Being born into a…

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Once Upon a Time in Cultureland…

10/07/20170

Source: www.ektaevents.org.uk “Cultureland”… what a magical concept! For me, it expresses the essence of the international experience that you and I share, no matter where we are in the world. It reflects a common expat language, no matter our…

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When Old Rules and Roles No Longer Serve Us (Expat Story)

Dear Mom… Letter to a Loved One Who Has Passed

CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION: WHEN “YES” MEANS “MAYBE”… OR EVEN “NO”!

2020’S TOP 10 BOOKS FOR EXPATS

Expat Story of an International Adoptee

Expat Story: “Less is More”

Leaving Is An Art (Expat Story)

Pen to Paper: Letting Ink & Emotions Flow

Expat Story: Lessons from a Nomadic Childhood

Once Upon a Time in Cultureland…

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