The fear of Settling down
So, we have just put down a deposit to buy a house here in Spain. For us – the husband, two kids, dog and I...
Where do expats belong?
One question that I have been asking myself a lot recently, is where do I belong? I have lived in the UK most of...
Special occasions (or the festive season) apart
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...
Celebrating when not together
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...
23 Tips to Help Expats Strengthen Their Relationships
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...
Are our relationships in a pandemic rut?
The reality of our relationships (whether together or apart) in a pandemic. With us now being over 10 months into the pandemic, it is safe...
An Expat Family Christmas?
Just a few weeks ago, we had reconciled ourselves to having just the four of us for Christmas where we live on the Costa del...
A Totally Different Festive Season
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah or not, there are a number of things to get your head around the festive season when living abroad. There...