How Do You Handle Homesickness When Living Abroad? (6 Real Strategies)
Whether it is Christmas, Easter or a birthday, there are moments abroad that remind you of everything you left behind. No family dinner, no familiar get togethers, no faces that have known you for years. Just you, doing your best to smile through local traditions that don’t quite feel like yours yet. Homesickness abroad […]
Why Can’t I Make Friends Abroad as an Expat?
You’re six months in. People seem friendly enough, but nothing seems to progress beyond simple surface-level contact. How do you meet genuine people? How do you find the connection you’re actually craving? There are plenty of groups and meetups out there, but they rarely go deeper than small talk, and somewhere in the back of […]
Living as an Expat Abroad: Challenges, Growth, and Belonging
1. An Introduction to Living as an Expat Abroad Expat life takes many different expressions, and generally speaking, some people report a smooth and easy transition which can make you question yourself. Am I doing things wrong? On the other side, it can be a very lonely and isolating experience, because physically you can be […]
Why Expats Feel Lonely (And How Talking Helps)
Living abroad sounds like an adventure, and it often is. But somewhere between the new sights and the fresh start, a quieter feeling tends to creep in. That dreaded loneliness. Even the most introverted person can sense that this is quite different from simply being alone. It catches you off guard maybe when you’re out […]