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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It’s been nine years since we’ve had Christmas in our hometown of Sydney. It’s exciting to be able to do the family thing, not to lug presents everywhere. And to be ready to start planning a beautiful Christmas lunch. Who knew normality could feel so good? I know it’s a little early; you could even
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Living in Kuala Lumpur is relatively easy; moving there, on the other hand, can be trying (that is putting it nicely). Why? Well, check out 15 things you should know before living in Kuala Lumpur, which will make your life a little easier before moving abroad. Malaysia itself has a population of approximately 28.5 million,
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I have been asked a million times what is it like living in Hong Kong with little kids. My answer is always the same; it depends on where you live and how old your children are. For us personally, we could not have asked for a better place to bring up our primary school-aged children,
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