One of the most frustrating things about being an expat, and moving country to country, is constantly changing your phone number. It may seem like a minor inconvenience, but staying connected to friends and family...
As we move closer to December, I can feel my Christmas spirit beginning to grow. It is that time of year when I begin to really think about gifts for the family – and perhaps what I want in return – and get...
Welcome to Expat Interviews, a monthly interview with fellow travel bloggers who have decided to pursue a life abroad and become expats. Each interview will be with someone who lives in a place we have recently...
I held on, white-knuckled, as we drove 60mph over endless sand dunes, up vertical hills, steep drops down the other side, the back end of our car fishtailing wildly. I gritted my teeth. Welcome to a desert safari in...
October was the month of two firsts: Drew and I cumulatively spent more hours in airplanes than any previous month in our lives (87 hours, give or take, combined). The weather in Shenzhen turned to bliss. Yes, I said...
My introduction to Doha left me questioning my entire plan. After arriving off an overnight flight from London, I was looking forward to a short ride to the hotel, where a soft bed and blackout curtains surely awaited...