She and I have embarked on a journey from our home in the Orlando, FL area to her college in the Northeast. Along the way, we’re stopping to do research for some articles
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Last week I mentioned that my youngest daughter would be heading off to college soon, leaving us with an empty nest.
Photo by Catherine Perkins I was intrigued today to see a long list of responses to a question that International Living asked on their Facebook page. “What’s the first thing you would like to do when you arrive in the new country you plan to live in?” they asked. Some responses were totally practical. Continue reading What Will You Do First?  In a few days, my youngest child is going off to college in another state.
photo by Robert S. Donovan on flickr While I am sad to see her go, I’m (mostly) viewing her transition as a springboard for our new overseas adventure. Once she’s settled into her dorm, all of our kids will Continue reading My Nest is Empty — Can I Spread My Wings Now? 
photo by vincepal on flickr Recently it seems as though I’ve been stumbling across all sorts of reasons to expatriate — or not — from all sorts of different sources. All the reasons, though, fall into one of two categories: running away from something running toward something In general, the coaches I’ve been in touch with agree Continue reading Are You Running Toward. . . or Running Away? This is the second part of a series on life coaching for expats. If you missed the first, you can read it here. In Part I I introduced the six coaches who contributed to this discussion, and reviewed what life coaching is and how expat coaching differs from general life coaching.
What Are the Continue reading Benefits of Coaching for Expats 
Photo by Elizabeth Buie Lots of people today work with life coaches to help them with their careers and personal lives, and expats are no exception. A coach’s objective is to help the “coachee” reach his or her full potential. I interviewed six experts recently to find out more about expat coaching. Each has Continue reading Coaching — Not Just for Athletes Any More! 
Photo by Catherine Perkins Guest Post by Barbara Diggs Lucky is the expat that has no lingering guilt associated with his or her decision to live abroad. But, I think, rare is that expat also. Maybe you feel a bit guilty about how living abroad will affect your children, or you worry about the feelings Continue reading The Flip Side of Expat Guilt 
Photo Beverly & Pack/flickr To all my US readers and friends, have a safe and happy Fourth of July! Something new. . . the first video post on this site.
Here’s a short video outlining some of what I’m planning for the website in the coming months. I’d also appreciate your input. If you haven’t already, jump on over to this one-step poll and let me know whether you think we’re giving Continue reading A Future Expats Video Post  Guest Post by Michelle Garrett
Moving overseas was one of the best things I could have done. The Author in Paris I am frequently asked by the British ‘why do you stay in Britain?’ as if I’m half crazy. They say it like that because of the weather. My short answer is that I live Continue reading Do I Regret Moving Overseas? |
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