We live in a distracted world where we are bombarded with information and advertisements throughout our days. We see people in the streets, on the bus, in queues, all looking at their devices. There is no doubt that this connectivity has advantages, but what is the cost to our personal relationships? To our sense of […]
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Is there a right way or wrong way to mourn? Are the cultural rituals around death for some countries an easier way to grieve? Or is there no right or wrong answer? I have always been scared of death, not my own (which is rather weird, I know), but more about the people around me
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Staying in Singapore for Christmas Pretty lucky is an understatement when you find yourself doing more than just surviving in your host country. There are no real language barriers, transport is efficient, and the country is not only beautiful but also clean and safe. You make great friends that you know will be around for
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So it has begun, restrictions have been lifted here in Australia, and slowly but surely, our life has started to feel like it once was (not really, but you know what I mean). There is a long weekend here in Australia, so the lifting of restrictions has come at the right time! So this is
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Trust me when I say this wasn’t what I signed up for when I exchanged vows all those years ago. But it is my reality right now, and I don’t like it one bit. Admittedly, the world as we know it isn’t how we knew it a few short months ago. So this is why
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Okay, so I have made it to week two of my self-isolation journey. Even though I know I am doing what is best for public health; it is still hard not to want to walk outside like everyone else. So for my mental health, I have collated a list of twenty tips while you are
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Expat life can be exhilarating, exciting, and loads of fun, but it can also be isolating, lonely and depressing. Every posting is different, and every city and country has its pros and cons, but there is one thing that you need in every location, and that is a positive thought process. Sometimes you might be
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One of the many things I love about being an expat is that you get to discover your host country differently with every guest. It is something I did very rarely living back in Sydney, as my world and circle of friends were microscopic in comparison. So having guests from interstate or abroad was a
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What Is The Expat Sisterhood? People often ask what the expat sisterhood means, why it’s so important, and how it differs from the friendships we have at home or from our childhood. The expat sisterhood is different because nothing is ever too much trouble. It’s friendships with my fellow expat sisters that are unique in
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Who said having teenage kids means you can’t enjoy the festive season? Sure, there is no more scattering around Christmas Eve waiting for the kids to sleep, or we are no longer leaving carrots and milk out for the reindeer, but we are still enjoying the festive season by bringing back that Christmas spirit. Santa’s
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