Leading an international life is exciting: you get to live in other countries, dive into other cultures and languages, and you have friends in many different places. The world is your oyster. What most people who embark on this kind of journey tend to forget, is that this is only one side of the medal. […]
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Our three children were all born in English speaking countries: two in North Wales and our youngest in the Republic of Ireland. I set out on the adventure of motherhood with the full intention of raising my children in at least two, if not three languages. My eldest son could count to ten in English,
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I made my husband turn down the job offer. Twice. I definitely did not want to move to Dubai. The city isn’t exactly a very loveable city. Low on culture and lacking in history, it seemed to be a bastion of super-sized shopping malls and sky scrapers that represented new wealth. I had no interest
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Being Northern European – ok fine, a miserable Brit – summer typically meant a temporary migration south to warmer climes. We’d go somewhere with a plentiful supply of good food, cheap booze and sunshine. Usually France. Occasionally Spain or Italy. As a kid we’d go en masse, a family of seven plus an assortment of
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Parenting abroad is tough for anyone, but it can be especially lonely for expat dads. Here is a look at expat fatherhood and why it can be so difficult. When you’re thinking of moving abroad with your family, one of the most important factors to consider is social life quality in your destination country. Is
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