How to Get a Job Abroad as an Expatriate
It seems to be that time of year. My inbox has been filling with requests from contacts and third- and fourth-hand connections asking for time
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What I’ve Learned After 3 Years as an Expat in Asia
Surprise! I’m leaving Asia (for now) to move back to the US. I have big, messy, very mixed feelings about this move. Of course I’m
Breaking the Paradigm: Being ‘Girly’ and a Leader at the Office
One of the best, and hardest, things about living in a foreign culture is that I am forced to face many of my culture’s paradigms.
Why I Haven’t Quit My Job to Travel Full Time (Yet)
Either it’s the most recent zeitgeist, or I’m just running into the theme constantly because I follow a lot of travelers and travel photographers: quitting
Confession: the Dark Side of Expat Life
I have a confession to make. I am lying to everyone. Consistently. At least on Facebook. Today I nearly posted a series of photos to show
Expat Starter Pack: Preparing to Move Abroad
It’s that time of year when many people start moving abroad or repatriating. After two international moves, and a third one beginning to loom, I
Daily Mundane: What Does Life as an Expat in Thailand Look Like?
This past winter I attended a party on my annual home leave. Amongst all the celebration and catching up on life, I was asked the standard
Top 8 Things I Miss About the US
I spend a lot of time thinking about what I love and new experiences I have as an Asia expat. But here are a few
4 Months Later: Bangkok Expat Update
It seemed like the right time to update my perceptions of Bangkok and life as a Bangkok expat. My first impressions were from a quick weekend
Making Friends in Foreign Places
I went for a walk alone one Friday a few days after I moved to Singapore. It was night. I was still living out of