About
The Expat ChroniclesA publication for expats, former expats, and soon to be expats and their adventures around the world.
Note from the editor
The world is too big to be in one place forever. The Expat Chronicles are stories from current expats and former expats. If you want to live abroad one day, let these stories inspire you to take that leap of faith. It’ll be one of the best decisions you ever make.
Editors
Alfie Jane
Forever Middle Child writing what she sees. https://alfiejaneadventures.medium.com/membership
Danwil Reyes
Silver and gold have I none, but I'll give you what I have: the power of true love and real truth from things above! May you have heavenly peace and blessings.
Writers
Alfie Jane
Forever Middle Child writing what she sees. https://alfiejaneadventures.medium.com/membership
Laura McDonell
I am a wife, mother, educator, writer, reader and marathon runner. I blog at https://findyourformula.blogspot.com/ Follow me on Twitter at @lmcdonell14
Diane Lee
Word wrangler and law student. Australian. Writer of personal essays and flash fiction. Cat whisperer.
Poetry by Tapan Avasthi
Poetry and prose about life from the lens of an engineer. Buy me a coffee — https://www.buymeacoffee.com/9saLdZFW1 💗POM-poet!💗
Katy Ferry
Katy Ferry is a writer and former expatriate. She’s a Southerner living in Washington, DC with a husband, two daughters.
Anel Ryan
Writer, cartoonist, comedienne, blogger. BarefootDiary.com. BlabberTales.com. Wimpygirl.com. WonderWoman with a do rag.
Belinda Castle
Have MS. Politics graduate. Blogger. I write about life with a disability, life in general. I survive on coffee and laughter! Find me at http://bellesdays.com
David Price
I write about creativity, loving, language learning and psycho/spirituality. I’m a longtime painter and reader.
Mike Alexander
France based freelance writer with a passion for the environment and quirky cultural history. http://mediumauthor.com/@mikealexander wordseeker46@yahoo.com
Maeli Santos
For existence, for expression and a mix of both — an outlet. A Nurse, so romantically attached to reading, writing and poetry, she tries to pen her own.
Andrew Dacey
London-based writer and storyteller. Striving to use my personal experiences to make connections. Geek and avid tabletop gamer. With the odd political post.
Steve B Howard NOVELIST
Atheist. Spewer of sometimes interesting and entertaining gibberish. https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Howard/e/B00WQX1D96?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_aba
Mark Scofield
Coming out of the shadows. No more pseudonym. Humans are designed to fail. I'm Exhibit A. Often writing semi-fictional history and autobiographical stories.
Kayla Marie
I was the kid reading NatGeo in the waiting room • I write about content creation and expat life • Based in Taiwan • Find me on YouTube: shorturl.at/opHN4
Mike Goldberg
3x Top Writer | Traveler | Real estate investor | Storyteller | Occasional columnist | I talk about personal growth and seizing opportunities.
Tony Fisher
American in Kuwait. Father, Boyfriend, Traveller, and Entrepreneur. Follow me or the terrorists will win.
Mimi Bordeaux
Renegade of prose_+ creator of the troubled mentor-= abyss gaunt and drying on the inner::+sinking memory flowing through subconscious mind: it's the dreamland
Srividya Bhaskar
Reflections on life, travel, sunflowers and twenty something things. https://colourdrum.wordpress.com
G Dondlinger
I explore cities, I take photos. Of people, mostly, and places, sometimes. Making my home in Berlin. View my website at http://www.gheedon.com
Manuel Panizo Vanbossel
Building digital products, tweaking habits and nurturing my relationship with music in a new country. Once upon a time I published a poetry book.
Christina Hoag
Journalist, novelist, world traveller. Author of novels Law of the Jungle, Skin of Tattoos and Girl on the Brink. Ex Latin America foreign correspondent.
Breanna Lowman
Poet, writer, creative enthusiast. Wife and mother of three. Lover of different cultures and perspectives. Passionate about authenticity and bridge building.
Pandora Domeyko
Writer and photographer based in Barcelona, writing about travel, creativity and all of life’s chaotic bits.
Brendan Boyle
Irish - living in Galicia. Write about Spain, its cities and culture; real people and places; current affairs. Supporter of real journalism.
Pamela
I moved to China in 2011. Expat Mum. Freelance writer. Author of— The “M” Word: A Collection of Stories about Miscarriage & Hope.
The Fang Girl
A travel & lifestyle journal by Emily Fang. She jots down her personal thoughts as she ventures in Singapore, San Francisco, and Taipei. Blog is thefanggirl.com
Deb pati
Writer. Travel Blogger. Former ESL teacher. Software Engineer. Speaks Spanish. Creator of The Visa Project.
Ela Vasilescu
Story Hunter translated into a Writer, Editor, and Teacher www.writerinflorence.com; www.walkintomystory.com
Paula Redes Sidore
Wine writer. Co-founder TRINK | @trinkmag.com. Creative content | @weinstory.de. German specialist at JancisRobinson.com. Old world taste & new world attitude.
Claire Handscombe
Editor of WALK WITH US: How the West Wing Changed Our Lives; author of the novel UNSCRIPTED and of CONQUERING BABEL: a Practical Guide to Learning a Language.
Keri A. Johnson
Writer/Communication Coach/ESL teacher, INFJ, mama of 2, cat lover, ex expat in the Pacific NW. redtilewriting.com
Thomas
Polyglot, expert of starting a new. Moving somewhere, learning the language, becoming a constructive member of society.
Caroline Schley
YA author, avid reader. New York City born, currently living in Madrid. Personal essays, ex-pat life & self-improvement. Reach out @ www.carolineschley.com
Leah Gillis
Journalist and Astrologer. Passport User, Discourse Haver, Sagittarius. Seeker of the Awesome, Interesting & Notable. Je dig Pizza. Book #1… IG The.Eye.News
Charlene Xiaolan K.
New mom, language nerd, avid reader, cross-cultural thinker. Faith in God, love in everyday reality, life in California and beyond.
Khalid Birdsong
Visual artist, teacher, and world traveler. Writing articles to make you smile. Join my newsletter- https://khalidbirdsong.substack.com/
KM
A creative communicator and educator, living abroad for the past 8 years. My life has flowed like a river, not knowing where it will meander to next.
Alex Kilcannon
Writer, poet, outdoors instructor and Mother of Teenagers. I rewild kids for a living.
Dan Feininger
Frequent flyer thinking radically about politics, personal finance, and a future Middle East.
Hannah Corfield
Two-time emigrant, skipping the surface, on a journey of self-discovery. Writing along the way.
Terianne Falcone
Writes on family, living abroad, & writing. Usually comic. Also on mental health (not comic!) Support Miss T: https://teriannefalcone.medium.com/membership
Natalia Lusinski
Digital nomad/journalist/editor with words in Business Insider, Lonely Planet, etc. Submit now to the all-new Hidden Baggage: https://tinyurl.com/yxt562eo. :)
Peggy McDaniel
Ex-Expat. Traveler for work and play. Prefer roads less traveled. Yogi, lover of nature and kindness. Avid photographer in search of the next best beach.
Adeline Mae
A voracious reader with vast interests. Exploring my passion for living an easy and examined life at www.choosingeasy.com
Stéphanie Ouimet
Hopelessly bilingual. I look English, but I feel French. 32, Vancouver, film industry.
Moataz Elashmawy
A Doctor and an Occasional Writer. I Write about Medicine, Crypto, Tech and Self-improvement.
Karla Fraser
I am a current expat writing about working and living globally using my career and expertise. | HigherEd Consultant | Expat Coach | CEO at Roseapple Global.
Luna Laz
Writer, reader and over-thinker/ I'm not settling for breadcrumbs, don't need the bread, I want the whole bakery
Levi Borba
Former 5-Star airline specialist, creator of https://expatriateconsultancy.com and the podcast https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-expatriate-consultancy
Chriistine Kearney
Irish living in the Cayman Islands. Exploring creativity through writing in the hope of publishing a book one day!
Maria Tolliver
Non-Fiction Writer |Ghostwriter |Post-Grad in Interactive Media Management | Wannabe Songwriter & Screenwriter | I come bearing gifts.@mtolliverwriting on IG
Annika Wappelhorst
I write about living in different countries, learning languages, doing yoga and conducting media & communication research.
Nicole Cooper
Self-reflections, sports, fitness, health, travel, living abroad and social commentary that may come with a splash of contrarianism. Twitter & IG @_nicolecoop
Taylor Ashley
Searching for home. Meeting people, seeing places, and making life observations along the way.
Razane
A 20-something global citizen and polyglot writing about Personal Development, Work, and Mental Health. https://razanecherk.carrd.co/
Stacy Davenport
An American expat funny mum of twin boys, and therapeutic counsellor, scribing vibes while growing older gratefully. www.salcodav.com
Chloé Braithwaite
Australian freelance writer and content strategist based in the south of France. All I need in life is 河粉. I write travel, food, yachting, and careers.
Wendela Elsen
I help expat and repat partners find meaningful and fulfilling ways of using their professional skills and experiences, be it in paid work or otherwise.
Cecile Popp
Educator, Writer, Lifelong Learner, Mother of three, Canadian Expat in Turkey. cecilepopp.com/10Things/ YouTube: From Canada to Adana
Jason Newton
I’m half-Maltese from London, live in Granada, Spain & write about music, songwriting, life, languages, food, travel and living abroad as a foreigner.
Cristina Miceli
A 23 year old freelancer trying to figure out what to do in her life. Spoiler alert: the answer is traveling.
Christine Harkreader
Writer, storyteller, lifelong learner. At any given time, I'm probably working my way through 3+ to-do lists . . . & I wouldn't have it any other way.
Jade Revell
Historian and freelance writer bringing you the best stories from history and beyond https://jaderevell.substack.com/
Rebecca Ruth Gould, PhD
Poetry & politics. Free Palestine 🇵🇸. Caucasus & Iran. Writer, Educator, Translator & Editor. rrgould.hcommons.org https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/rebecca-gould
Barbara Grassey
Barbara is a writer, speaker, and marketing consultant. She specializes in helping business authors leverage their books. Learn how: https://barbaragrassey.com/
Peculiar Julia
Writer of poetry, prose, & the occasional rant. I feed the monsters under my bed story cake & poem pastries. What do you feed them?
Gracia Kleijnen
Sheets & comics creator. Words on YT, relationships, mental health, productivity & self-development in 35+ pubs. 📕Book author: https://bit.ly/Gracia-Book
Adam J. Cheshier
Documenting obscure pockets of the world across long-distance overland expeditions. Recently celebrated 7 years of nomadism. https://linktr.ee/adam.cheshier
Leesa Yu
She/her. Australian expat in the Netherlands. I write about expat life, culture and identity, and anything that keeps me awake at night.
Daniel Graf
Designer/filmmaker moved from Brazil to Germany. Working on a documentary feature film > dangraf.com
Alice Sullivan
Currently living nomadically and teaching online, but trying to get back into writing to get thoughts out of my head and sending them out into the universe.
Stephanie Tolk
Worldschooler | Author | Peace Corps Mali ‘98-’00 | Top Writer: Parenting, Travel | Founder of Deliberate Detour. Deliberatedetour.com
Charlene Marron
Introvert on the outside living loudly on the inside. Taking it a day at a time. Poetry is my flow.
Justin Haag
A citizen of The Rustbelt, USA. I lived in Europe a spell. Frenetic and desperate poetry and prose. Support the Freak Power: https://ko-fi.com/justindhaag
Graceygee
Tea addict, yoga teacher, well-being coach, passionate writer spreading peace. No-BS advice: focus on well-being. https://www.instagram.com/graceygrossmann/
Wendy N.
Freelance Real Estate Content Marketing Writer. I give your RE brand a voice. Find me on Fiverr (wendynoble142) or write to wendywritesre@gmail.com.
B.R. Shenoy
Biochemist turned Writer•Expat on 3 Continents•12x Boosted Writer•Editor:The Shortform• NewsBreak Writer•https://brshenoy.substack.com•Proud Mom of 2.
Gladys Carmina
Get creative: gladyscarmina.substack.com 🌸Fibre Artist, writer and arroz de todos los moles🩷
Anu Kumar
I write about books, culture, behaviors, and practical self improvement. Words + Fiction @ par-desi.com.
Building Arks with Jason Clendenen
Self-taught investor helping busy professionals learn how to ignore mainstream advice and build real wealth. https://buildingarks.gumroad.com
William Rossy
Former banker turned content creator. Now a Travel/Personal Growth YouTuber & Writer focused on making the most of my 20s| www.sprouht.com // will@sprouht.com
David Allen Burgess
I have worked in telecom since 1998, in both SIGINT and in commercial equipment. I also do expert work in legal cases, see http://telecom-expert.com.
Diana Lotti
Freelance Writer & Photographer | Need a writer? Check out my portfolio at https://dianalotti.com/
Will Hull
Yankee, Aussie and freelance (whatever-inspires-me) writer. Happier. https://medium.com/subscribe/@hullwb
Sybil Sanchez Kessler
Chronicling chronic illness. Also: Jewish life, being a US immigrant to Mexico, parenting….maybe some poetry. Certified Functional Health Coach.
Lester Golden
From Latvia & Porto I write to share learning from an academic&business life in 8 languages in 5 countries & seeing fascism die in Portugal&Spain in1974 & 1976.
Andrew Johnston
Writer of fiction, documentarian, currently stranded in Asia. Learn more at www.findthefabulist.com.
Erik S. Meyers
American abroad in Vienna | Award-winning author/communicator | Motto: fight the hype | Survive on coffee/hiking | https://www.erikmey.com
Katherine Katherine
Australian in Asia. Chronic illness. Cross-cultural/expat life. Christian. Homeschooling.
Greg Hopkins
Retired. Surrounded by beauty. Grateful to have (sort of) escaped the matrix. Fascinated by our collective evolutionary journey.
Agnes Simigh
Don’t only travel but understand the place. Get access to my free travel resource library. https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e8j5g8
Francis Nayan
Former addict turned lifestyle freelance copywriter. 25+ countries. $10m sold. Writing on mindset, digital nomadism, and freelancing ➡️ thenomadnewsletter.com
Ann Rickert Leach
Book author and article writer, Unplugged Fun owner; Outdoor & physical activity enthusiast, Living best life adventurer, Curious learner
Jill Francis
American immigrant in Italy with too many degrees in Psychology. I write about everything I’m afraid of. jillfranciswrites@gmail.com
AK
Attempting to articulate thought-provoking ideas, life lessons, and more | Occasional Satirist | Professionally an urban planner and scholar |
A Cornucopia Of Life
Trying to find comfort in words. I come here to download the chaos in my mind and return back unshackled.
Julie van Maanen
Top writer in Parenting. Multi-lingual traveller, writer, learner, teacher. Raising my little girl in Cuba and Europe and cannot wait to show her the world.
Cori Holmes
American Immigrant in New Zealand | Built a Tiny House for 20K NZD| 🍷 Brew Wine and Beer| Youtuber: https://bit.ly/3mK9DTb Website:www.southislandtinyhouse.com
Camille Brichard
French, living in Ireland. I write stories about mental health, expatriation, and whatever else I find interesting. Contact me: camille.brichard.w@gmail.com
Mihika Jindal Gaharwar
Perpetually amused by complexity of humans and human relations. Hustle culture is an elaborate scam. Lately been deep diving inwards. Compulsive storyteller.
Jolie Porter
American girl living in France. I love meeting new people and discovering different cultures. If we are brave enough to live boldly, life can be an adventure!
Randall Surles
Retired Army Ranger and Green Beret, Digital Nomad, Author, Developmental Editor. Find out more at www.randysurles.com.
Sara Burdick
I quit the rat race after working as a nurse for 16 years. Travel and Storyteller. I live in Colombia. https://linktr.ee/saraaliceburdick
Nichola Scurry
Australian human living in Barcelona, writing mostly about popular culture with a twist of quirky. If you like my writing, I like coffee. ko-fi.com/nicscurry
Brian M. Williams, JD
IB Theory of Knowledge Teacher, Writer, Traveler, Mardi Gras DJ with a JD. Author of “Stranger in a Stranger Land: My Six Years in Korea” and “When a
Stephanie S. Diamond
Writer, Editor, Runner, Hiker, Traveler, Expat, Celiac. I grew up in a haunted house. My book recs: https://bookshop.org/shop/stephaniesmithdiamond
Samantha Scott
Remote work advocate | Slowmad since 2018 | Actionable tips for remote workers, nomads & those who slow travel 📸 @allthingsremote 📸
John Thomson
News and current affairs television producer turned writer. Obsessed with history, politics and human behavior. More at https://woodfall.journoportfolio.com
Rosa CP
Freelance Writer at Writers.work | Copywriter | Health & Wellness | Foodie Writer | Travel & Culture
Mary DeVries
The older I get, the less I know. That won’t stop me from writing about everything and anything under the sun. Join me in delighting and despairing about life.
Aure's Notes
2X Msc in pol. science and business econ. Summarized +100 books. 25k people read auresnotes.com. From Belgium. No niche.
bakagaijin
Master Inventor and AI Architect. Grew up in Japan, World Traveler. Former Navy Linguist. Interests include Music, Writing, Tech, Travel, and a Better World.
Janice Macdonald
At 68, I started a new chapter in my life: I moved to France. Alone. It turned out to be quite the page-turner. Still is — even when age insists on a part.
Niall Leah
An ex-pat from the UK living in Chengdu, China. I satisfy my endless curiosity about the incredible journey of humanity by reading, traveling, and writing.
Maya Lach-Aidelbaum
Essays, stories and musings from a young journalist in the process of self-discovery.
Richard Taylor
Husband & Father | Introvert | Vegan | Expat | Used to cook for a living | Writing about sobriety, addiction and fatherhood.
Iva Ursano
Self help Guru|Expat|Website: https://womenblazingtrails.com/ donations for dogs https://ko-fi.com/ivaursano
Expatova
Expat info | Living in Germany | How to Germany. Relevant and up to date information for expats in Germany
Wendy S. Bradfield
A cosmos-driven Egypt-based writer of broken dreams with a motivational flair. I write about love, life, and Egypt. Check me out at Egypteverafter.com
Odessa Denby
Professional writer and editor, former expat. Conscientious lifestyle and relationships, mental health, and the arts.
Eduardo Remolins
Expat economist writing about innovation and technology | Passionate about Future of Work, Creator Economy and Web3. linkedin.com/in/eduardoremolins
The Subsaharan Flâneuse
Intersectional, anecdotal, dynamic storytelling through a Third-Culture, Black-African female lens.
Wellness Xplora
Tech and Travel Writer. Digital Entrepreneur. Expat/Digital Nomad. Inspiring You To Live Well & Earn Well. Contact me: Judithbanquist@gmail.com
Katie Critelli
I help people discover more pleasure, joy, and vitality in life. Find me here: https://www.find-your-spark.com/
Sandy Maximus
An academic, a mother, and a wanna-be writer in (pre) cancer treatment with interests from travel to tennis, personal stories, and life lessons.
Lyuba G
Professional Copywriter turning life's adventures into stories about personal growth, writing & travel ✨
Sabreen Swan
Copywriter for luxury & lifestyle brands ✨ From London, navigating life in Rome www.sabreenswan.com
Pascal writes
Writing as a way to share my own experience-gained perspective on things and hoping that my thoughts find a home with you.
Kade Maijala
Medium Top Writer! All things expat and China. Hire me to write for you: www.kademaijala.com www.linkedin.com/in/kademaijala www.instagram.com/kademaijala
Hannes Grauweihler
Surfing, Finance, Career, Startups, Venture-Capital and some other things I got to experience.
Kim Baker
I am a teacher, an immigrant, and a photographer currently living in Spain. I write about international living, relationships, and learning.
Anja Boynton
RPCV, tree-hugger, taco enthusiast, shrill feminist. I write about culture, relationships, religious deconstruction, and whatever else is on my mind.
Inga Aksamit
I’m an award-winning author, globe-trotting traveler and third-culture kid who loves world-wide adventure. Follow me at https://ingasadventures.com/
Jody Lynn McBrien
Currently living between Paris and Florida, I explore social justice, expat & sr. life. Writer for Digital Global Traveler, Modern Women, Crow's Feet, and more.
