So let’s start at the beginning “What is a TCK?” Although the term “Third Culture Kid” was first brought to the world’s attention in the 1950s by American sociologist Ruth Hill Useem. It wasn’t until David Pollock and Ruth Van Reken penned the well-known book “Third Culture Kids; Growing Up Among Worlds” in 1999 that […]
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It’s an exciting decision to make, to choose to move abroad. Moving to Australia from the other side of the world is an adventure, and it’s not one that many are brave enough to go on. Making the hard decisions about what to pack when it comes to going is not an easy time! You need to know what
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Wow! What a roller coaster the past two weeks have been. From no flights one minute to having to be packed and ready to leave in 24 hours the next. I had almost given up on the fact that we would be able to spend Christmas with the kids, knowing so many other Aussies are
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Christmas is extra special for expats because it is either a rare chance to spend time with their family at home. Or we spend it with our expat family in our host country. So it is a time to celebrate those nearest and dearest to us, who live near or far. So here are my expat Christmas must-haves.
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When moving abroad,there are so many factors to consider, especially when you have a short timeline to prepare the move. However, we often forget how stressful moving abroad with pets is and here are some key things you should know about moving your pet abroad. Moving your pet abroad Start planning your pet’s move before your
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You would think that I would be an old hand at househunting as an expat, but I have been through the motions of moving house as an expat more times than I would like to remember. I think the websites I use have all my preference saved as I once again go through the motions of
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As an expat, the same questions come up regularly, “Should I apply for permanent residency?” and “How do I apply for PR in Singapore?”. Well, instead of continually answering people individually, I have decided to spell it all out for you in this review of Paul Immigrations. What are the benefits of applying for PR
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Moving to another country I do not often think about the lessons I have learnt along the way; they just become common practice or part of our everyday life as an expat. A bit like driving a car or riding a bike, except I went in and taught myself everything I knew about moving to
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For many living in Australia, you may not understand this Aussie Mothers’plea, whether it is because you don’t understand what I and many others are trying to say or whether your head is maybe a little too deep in the sand right now. It is a terrible predicament the world is in with (almost) everyone worldwide. Many
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St John’s Island is a small, picturesque island located off the coast of Singapore. With its pristine beaches, lush greenery, and crystal-clear waters, it is the perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a peaceful and serene day out. Things to know before you go to St
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