by Kim Brown | General Travel Tips, Guest Bloggers
Thankfully, quite a few of us humans have thrown out the dated mentality that we have to grow up, get married, have kids, get a good job and then when we retire we can travel (or have fun). Who wants to wait until they’re 65 years old to sail around the world? For...
by Sanne Wesselman | Live / Work Abroad
Culture shock: “the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they are suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes.” I think everyone can relate to this. Even if you have never left your home country you...
by Sanne Wesselman | General Travel Tips, Mexico
I just got back from a short trip to Mexico. I’m staying in San Diego at the moment, just 30 minutes to the Mexican border so it was about time to head South and pay Mexico a visit! One of the things I really love about traveling and meeting so many people from...
by Sanne Wesselman | Live / Work Abroad
Well, I can answer that question with two simple words: perseverance and Google. Although, is there such a thing as a perfect job? I’m not sure about that but I do know I haven’t found it yet and I doubt you are likely to find it while you’re not...
by Sanne Wesselman | Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, St. Maarten / St. Martin
What is it like to move to a foreign country? To start over? To build a new life? Everyone’s experiences will be different and that’s why I thought it might be interesting not only to share my own stories and experiences but to also ask other expats about...
by Sanne Wesselman | Live / Work Abroad
Moving abroad, starting a new life in a new country… Have you ever thought about it? I feel very fortunate I’ve been able to create a life that gives me the freedom to live wherever I want, to travel the world and to take off on another adventure when I...
by Sanne Wesselman | Interesting Travel Articles
This article, written by an expat, gives a very honest view of what it is like to leave everything behind and start over. It isn’t always easy, the grass normally turns out not to be as green as you thought it would be, and you will at some point start missing...