What an expat can do to beat holiday loneliness in a new country.
What an expat can do to beat holiday loneliness in a new country.
An expat is someone who lives outside their native country. Expatriation offers a number of possible benefits including different work opportunities, cheaper living costs, travel opportunities and the somewhat clichéd ‘fresh start.’ But ultimately, you find yourself in a new place, with new people surrounded by new environments.
It is nothing new to say that the expat life can be a lonely one. But what exactly is expat loneliness? Is …
Studies show that experiencing FOMO can increase feelings of frustration, anxiety and mental exhaustion. Add being an expat into the mix and the level of “missing out on things” is inevitably high. You can start to feel some serious FOMO.
As an expat is really hard to make the expat transition, no matter how much research you have done. To use a metaphor: It’s the end of the summer season and many of us need to make the transition from holiday to work and/or school mode, from being out side to going back indoors.
The idea of living abroad is a fantasy for many, but it’s important to remember that expat life isn’t all parties and …
Whether you’re considering becoming an expat for the first time or you have had expat experience before, you want your new life …
Moving abroad can widen your world—and quietly wear you down. You need ways to stay connected, grieve the distance, and rebuild everyday routines without burning out. This guide names the real challenges expats face and offers compassionate next steps so you can feel grounded, seen, and supported where you are.
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