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      • 11 Weird and Wonderful Things to do in Seattle
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      • Don’t Go To Scotland!
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      • A Day on Bali
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Category: adjustment abroad

adjustment abroad

A New Chapter

27 Jan 2020
It’s time to add another baby to my writing repertoire. Don’t worry The Bunch Abroad isn’t going anywhere for the time being, but it’s time to explore a new avenue.…
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The New Normal-A Repatriation Journey

1 Oct 201923 Jan 2020
I walked with a friend today.  Now before you give a little sigh and think, wow, Laurie, good for you, this event was not as small as it sounds. Continue reading…
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All Good Things Must Come to an End

11 Apr 201923 Jan 2020
I don't know, where you're going Or when you're coming home I left the keys under the mat to our front door For one more chance to hold you close…
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Living Small in a Big World

14 Mar 201923 Jan 2020
From time to time during our expat journey, I find myself stepping back to look at the reality of the opportunity we’ve been given. I pause and realize just how…
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It’s Time to Celebrate a Silver Anniversary!

28 Jan 201923 Jan 2020
Brett and I just celebrated 25 years of marriage…25 years!…A quarter of a century! That’s nothing to be taken lightly. We’ve certainly come a long way since that second day…
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3 Reasons Why Expat Life is Weird

11 Jan 201923 Jan 2020
One week ago we were in the Seattle area enjoying what was left of a wonderful Christmas break. Do we live in Seattle? No. Are we from Seattle? No. But…
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The Second Time Around (Kid’s Version): 5 Reasons Why Kids Should Live Abroad Again

23 Sep 2018
The first time Brett asked my thoughts about a possible move to Bangkok, I quickly responded (and when I say quickly responded, I mean I didn’t even have to think…
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The Second Time Around. 5 Reasons Why You Should Live Abroad Again.

11 Sep 2018
We are now officially on our second overseas move. I’m still surprised we now call Bangkok home, especially because a mere three months ago we were unsure we would even…
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A New Chapter: Bangkok Bound

11 Aug 2018
The only thing certain in life is change. When we first found out we were moving to Shanghai, I was terrified. When we arrived in Shanghai, I was terrified. Our…
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6 Reasons Why Kids Should Live Abroad

22 May 201823 Jan 2020
My 11-year-old, Jack had quite a day last week. He decided he would go on an “adventure bike ride” around our neighborhood. When he returned, his eyes were alight with…

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Welcome to my blog! I am dedicated wife and mother of four learning to live and love through the many adventures that come our way. Our lives are rich with the blessings of God's love and I rely on Him daily for guidance through this crazy adventure called life. We are the Burin Bunch and I hope you will enjoy joining me on our journey. www.bunchabroad.com www.blessthismess.mom

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