I adore when these presents come in the form of moments such as meeting friends at some airport around the world, encountering a neighbor at the local grocery store, or getting to chat with friends and family I don’t get to see frequently. The other day, I drove for about an hour to do just […]
Finding a home in your new destination. During my first years abroad, I squarely knew where “my home” was. It was a small city in the countryside of São Paulo state, in my native Brazil. I missed my family and friends, the peculiar musty smell of my tropical city. Oh, and how I missed the […]
As an expatriate or world traveler, it’s important to create an authentic understanding of cultural differences while respecting our own unique individuality and special talents. Here is something funny that happened to my family last month related to cultural misunderstanding. A little background, we relocated to the United States six months ago. This is our […]
