adjustment abroad… 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…
adjustment abroad 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…
Bangkok… A Day in Bangkok. Top 5 Things You Must See. 11 Nov 201823 Jan 2020 When I was a teenager I lived on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Do you know that in the entire 5 1/2 years I lived there, I never once…
Bangkok Who’s Ready for Some Good Old-Fashioned Axe Throwing? 15 Oct 2018 Being Bangkok newbies, we haven’t yet had a chance to explore all this great city has to offer. We are finding there are endless things to do and see here,…
adjustment abroad 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…
adjustment abroad… 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…
adjustment abroad… 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…
Berlin… Berlin Bound. History, Tours and Currywurst, OH MY! 29 May 201823 Jan 2020 One of the perks of living abroad is having our kids attend an international school. The education is top notch and they have so many opportunities that they wouldn’t have…
adjustment abroad… 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…
China… Eat Your Way Through Shanghai on an UnTour Food Tour 16 May 201823 Jan 2020 Sure you’ve been on city tours before. Typically they involve boarding a bus or walking in a large group with a guide pointing out important landmarks and city highlights. Well,…
The Bunch Abroad 