Living Abroad

Learn to expect the unexpected. Or better yet, learn not to expect anything at all. Life abroad is much easier that way. When you move to a new country its easy to arrive with certain expectations surrounding the things that you might be accustomed to in your home country. In…

Albanian culture is very different than American. — Twenty-one months ago I moved from Wisconsin, USA to rural Kosovo. I knew there were differences between our cultures after 6 years of marriage to my Albanian-Kosovar husband while in America but when we moved to his hometown, I was in for a bit of a shock. Learning to accept…

But they make one major mistake! — I frequently come across articles that state how expatriates are driving up the cost of living for locals in their home countries, making it difficult for them to afford basic necessities such as housing and quality groceries. I don’t deny it and I understand that the quality of life for…

I’m back with more thoughts on content creators who use living abroad, especially in Spain (since that’s my country of expertise), as the majority of their content, or at least where I come into contact with it. About a month ago I found a TikTok video (the entire video is…

Imagine being able to finally ask someone your age for advice on how to live abroad. I support retirees and those over the age of 55 as they transition, learn what it’s like to be retired, and figure out how to enjoy a fulfilling retirement abroad. Why You Should Follow The Happy Retired Guy Who can recognise the…

Let's just say I was completely unprepared for this tradition — A few weeks ago, a new message pinged in the app for my child's school. One word stood out as I first glanced at the message: luizen. For those who don't speak Dutch, which is probably 99% of the readers, luizen is the word for lice. Yes, lice! Oh my…

As far as I can remember, I always loved midnight walks. They calm me down and help me process my day. At this time, the city, any city, is peaceful. There are barely any cars and only a few other people in the street. The silence and darkness feel comfortable…

Is it time to hit the road? With the pandemic emergency officially ended and Memorial Day in sight, many of us are thinking of summer, remembering soft rolling hills, endless meadows, or tossing a line into a river or lake. Now retired, some of us may decide to make a…

After the fierce response of the British media to my article about Bradford, here I will be more cautious. — Ps: Check also our Youtube Channel. Right now I am very cautious before writing about any city. I don’t want to overjudge any location (especially after my article about the most dangerous cities in Europe generate some explosive repercussions in newspapers like The Mirror, The Daily Star, and, according to…