Author: Emma Thorne Lees

One question that I have been asking myself a lot recently, is where do I belong?   I have lived in the UK most of...

In 2018 we decided we wanted to live and work in Spain, to be back living in Europe, closer to family in the UK and...

So, in late November whilst I was idly wandering around a supermarket, some jaunty Christmas music of old started playing over the sound system.  Quite...

Ok, so we have felt our feelings and talked about them (and if you haven’t yet, then read this post here!)  The next step is...

I don’t know about you, but I feel like I am turning into a bit of a hermit. Yes, I might live with my husband...

How can you strengthen your relationship with your partner whilst living abroad? Whether you are a living overseas or not, it will probably come as...

The reality of our relationships (whether together or apart) in a pandemic. If you are facing any kind of domestic abuse, please find a list...

Should we find an alternative for the term expat? In searching to name my blog, I have found myself challenged by others and myself about...

Here is my story: how to totally screw up your blog name. So, when choosing this expat blog name I did the usual, brainstorming, asking...

One of the things that I have loved about starting a new life in a different country or location as an expat is that opportunity...