Tag: Expat life
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Cultural Shock vs. Cultural Adaptation: How to Thrive Abroad
Moving to a new country is an adventure filled with excitement, opportunities, and challenges. It’s a chance to immerse yourself in a different way of life, explore new cultures, and grow as a person. Yet, for many people, the initial stages of living abroad can feel overwhelming due to cultural shock. This natural reaction to…
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How to Make Friends While Traveling or Living Abroad
Traveling the world or living overseas can be thrilling, eye-opening, and endlessly rewarding. But let’s be real: it can also get lonely. Even if people constantly surround you, that doesn’t mean you’re making real connections. Whether you’re backpacking through Southeast Asia, teaching English in Europe, or starting a new job in South America, finding meaningful…
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7 Realities Of Becoming A Global Nomad And Remote Working
Lately, I’ve heard several people talk about wanting to become a Global nomad, or in other words, working and living in another country. There are many realities about becoming a global nomad or deciding that you are going to work overseas. Life will be different, and in some cases, no matter where you choose to…
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Guide To Being Recruited As A Global Expat
I have been an ex-pat for over 30 years. There are many reasons why people become ex-pats, and many of us become long-term ex-pats. I believe that being an ex-pat at least once in your life can be a life-changing experience. If you want to be recruited as an ex-pat, there are things that you…