Moving to another country with my fur baby in toe was one of the most stressful things I've ever done. But I'm glad I did, and I certainly learned a lot in the process.
Tag: Expat Life
10 Things I’ve learned about China after living here for 10 Months
An honest look at Chinese culture from my experience so far, living in Shenzhen for 10 months.
Episode 33: Travel Faux Pas to Avoid
Have you ever gone to a different country and/or culture for the first time and thought, "man, I really know what I'm doing and totally blend in!"* If so, then you either don't need to listen to this episode, or you were wrong. There are a lot of things we do and don't think about … Continue reading Episode 33: Travel Faux Pas to Avoid
Episode 30: Getting Off the Beaten Path
This week we have a little advice about how to make your trip the most interesting, personal one you can -- by getting off the beaten path! Although covering the famous sights in a travel destination is awesome too, it can be really fun and adventurous to go see things less-traveled. We have some tips … Continue reading Episode 30: Getting Off the Beaten Path
Episode 29: Saving Face
(Patrice had a little mic trouble for the first third of this episode. Please bear with us until about minute 13, when she mysteriously shifts to much better audio quality) "Saving face" is an idea that is very difficult to grasp for people who don't grow up around it. It is a collectivist, high-context concept … Continue reading Episode 29: Saving Face
Episode 27: Traveling Jobs
Have you got the long-term travel bug? Have you been considering acting on it? We put our heads together and talk pros and cons of living and working abroad, and what kind of options you have for making it happen. Whether you're a digital wizard, in the medical world, or have a passion for farming, … Continue reading Episode 27: Traveling Jobs
Shenanigans in Macau
It's time for a travel entry. Seth and I just got back from Macau, and I have to say -- this place surprised me. It was awesome. The first time I had ever heard of Macau was in "Skyfall," one of the more recent Bond films to grace us in the past decade. Daniel Craig … Continue reading Shenanigans in Macau
Episode 18: Getting the Most Bang for Your Travel Buck
Wanna travel? Not a millionaire? We've gathered some fantastic insider's tips on how to enjoy yourself on vacation but not break the bank! There's a lot of advice in this episode so here's a basic outline with as many links as possible: (p.s. these are not affiliate links! Just stuff we've found or had experience … Continue reading Episode 18: Getting the Most Bang for Your Travel Buck
Episode 15: The Expat Lifestyle
With a more globalized and interconnected world, it's no surprise that the number of people moving abroad has increased. In this episode we dive into this choice and the lifestyle that comes with it, hearing from two very special guests, Zaher in Spain and Patti in Thailand. They give us their insights into the … Continue reading Episode 15: The Expat Lifestyle
Episode 13: Third Culture Kids
This week, we interviewed two very unique guests whose stories are as different from one another as they are from anyone else's. However, they are similar to each other in one key aspect: they are created from a mixing of cultures. These guests are what are called "Third Culture Kids," or TCKs, which is a … Continue reading Episode 13: Third Culture Kids