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Childhood memories of an Expatriate Kid is a post from: Diary of a British Expatriate Blogger in Helsinki,Finland Hot: Childhood memories of an Expatriate Kid is a post from: Diary of a British Expatriate Blogger in Helsinki,Finland An off topic Blog post but I am sure will ring a bell for all of us born between 1930-1970.Finnish People think the same way by the way.I am of course referring to the modern Tech age that [...] Read more

Diary of an Expatriate by Andrew Logan Montgomery Wednesday, 17 February 2010 at 15:53 It begins like this. You reach a point in your life--say, perhaps, your 30th birthday--where you wonder, "is this all I could be doing with my life'" Maybe you are single. Maybe you have a taste for the exotic. Maybe things are not working out back home. And you think to yourself, "haven't I always wanted to Read more

Expatriate Games is a China expat blog that features excellent photos. See his 24 Hours in Liuzhou Over Chinese New Year photo essay for a glimpse into what it is like here. While you’re there, browse around as his posts feature insights and photos that are very worthwhile. No related posts. Read more

In yesterday's post, I concluded with a disturbing picture of hitting my head against a coconut tree. It was not an accident. I was so frustrated that I slammed into the tree purposely. Not every day is like that. And I have a tool kit of sorts for days like that. I have several good resources to understanding my journey as an expatriate.One resource that I recommend is to educate yourself. In an earlier post this year about surviving and thriving in a new culture, I mentioned several books... Read more

I guess I never do anything by halves...But now that I'm trying to figure out how to use all the "social media" out there (it realy should be called "messing with my head and my writing time, media") I'm really getting into it. As usual, I've been biting off more than I can chew and then chewing like crazy!So many expats ask me for writing and publishing advice (and I used to give a workshop on the road but found it was killing me!) that I started a Group for Expatriate Writers and Journalists... Read more

Moving Abroad for a Lifestyle Change is a post from: Diary of a British Expatriate Blogger in Helsinki,Finland Hot: Moving Abroad for a Lifestyle Change is a post from: Diary of a British Expatriate Blogger in Helsinki,Finland I know from personal experience that moving abroad can be a harrowing experience.To be an Expatriate or or not to be.I found the first few months to be a trial of my desires pointing in the direction of [...] Read more

It's been a while since I reviewed or noted an expatriate book in this space, but this collection from Spain for some reason caught my eye, much in the same way that the stories of women living in Turkey collected in Expat Harem also attracted me when it came out several years ago. Editor Sarah Rogers has a great quote in her introduction to this marvellous and vivid collection of poetry, essays and fiction (one short story in particular, "Gate 38", really got my attention) which she gathered... Read more

Three scenic ways to enter Finland is a post from: Diary of a British Expatriate Blogger in Helsinki,Finland Hot: Three scenic ways to enter Finland is a post from: Diary of a British Expatriate Blogger in Helsinki,Finland Over the years that I have been resident in Helsinki,Finland as a British Expatriate,I have traveled to and from the country in many ways.Here are my tips for some of the most scenic travel entry routes in to [...] Read more

Expatriate Coach Louise Wiles Louise Wiles is an expatriate coach located in Madeira, and a new friend of mine.  She is doing a brief, but interesting survey about trailing partners abroad.  If you have followed a spouse or partner into expat life, you will probably enjoy filling out this brief survey as much as I did myself.  It only takes about five minutes to complete.  Louise is hoping for responses from all over the world.  Here’s a message from Louise: Your Relocation Experience: If... Read more