‘Push… once more’, said the midwife. Vickie, in pain, winced, gasped for air and braced for the effort. Suddenly, she felt a release, the first in eight hours of labour. A cry and the midwife … [Read more...]
March 7, 2017 by 6 Comments
Expat Wife – A Redefinition Of Couple Relationship That You Never Expected
February 10, 2017 by 4 Comments
Parenting Teenagers Abroad – Two Extra Challenges You’d Happily Do Without
Alison is bewildered. Josh, her 15 year-old son, has changed dramatically. While he used to be such a social kid, always a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eyes, he now spends hours alone … [Read more...]
October 4, 2016 by 2 Comments
Ageing Abroad – When The Past Bites Back
Ageing abroad is a series created to celebrate Seniors Week in Tasmania. It aims at underlining the challenges and rewards faced by people living abroad as they get older. All the individuals … [Read more...]
August 17, 2016 by 2 Comments
Expats and Olympic Games – Who Are You Rooting For?
The Olympic Games are in full swing. More than 11,000 athletes coming from 206 countries are competing during 17 days across 306 events featuring 28 sports. Whether it is for soccer, cycling, … [Read more...]
July 4, 2016 by 6 Comments
Six Disturbing Experiences When Going Back Home For A Holiday
It’s been a while since you've set foot in your home country but this year, you’re going back. For a holiday. Three weeks of jam packed program trying to optimize everything and please … [Read more...]
June 9, 2016 by 4 Comments
Losing A Home – The Impact On Your Third Culture Kid (And How To Handle It)
Ben was 8 years old when he left the country where he’d spent all his childhood. ‘Daddy’s got a promotion overseas and says he can’t refuse it’, explained Ben to his teacher when he got the … [Read more...]