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 …
Yes, it is a great opportunity, whether you go for set expat period or for a longer period of time. Living abroad …
Research has already shown how important nature is for our well being. As an expat it is the first and easiest way …
You can create a physical vision board that you can hang anywhere in your home or office following these steps: 1. Gather …
You’ve taken the massive step of moving to an entirely new country, and everyone back home is sure you must be living …
Do you struggle with belonging as an expat and have you ever said any of the following during your expat experience? “I …