Most trailing spouses are women, but in the last 15 years a new trend in the expat world is ramping up: the male trailing spouse. Defying convention, these men are pioneers in unchartered … [Read more...]
November 12, 2013 by 6 Comments
15 Surprising Facts About My Host Country
Let’s face it. “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust Click to tweet You know this feeling. Without thinking … [Read more...]
February 12, 2013 by 10 Comments
Culture Shock: What Gérard Depardieu Can Teach Expats
When you move abroad to live or study in another country, you’ll “suffer” from culture shock. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHgF5pAt2zA&feature=youtu.be Culture shock is the effect … [Read more...]
December 7, 2012 by 7 Comments
Bilingualism: 3 questions to expert François Grosjean
François Grosjean is Emeritus Professor of psycholinguistics at the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. He is bilingual himself (French and English) with more than 30 years of experience in … [Read more...]
October 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
What You Can Learn From a $5 Billion Cross-Cultural Mistake
When you move to another country, you know you’re going to change but you don’t know exactly how. You come with your suitcase, a bit of money and your language. You carry your beliefs and a set … [Read more...]