April 2016 - ExpatJoy

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21/04/2016

Repatriation Blues – Tips on How to Go Back to your Home Country

Like many of my fellow expatriates, I believed that going back home after spending time abroad should have been a piece of cake. The experience of repatriation triggered a series of uncomfortable feelings and shocked me. Although I sounded like a Brazilian, I dressed differently, could not fully understand the local news, and felt out […]

13/04/2016

When Death Hits Home While We Live Abroad

When we live abroad, far from our family and friends, there is always a risk of losing someone dear to us and not be able to be physically there. A realistic part of the expat’s experience frequently overlooked. A few weeks ago I was filled with consternation as I learned about a new way of […]