There are so many kind Expats out there. Never shy away from a spontaneous invitations and for by all means chat with strangers. This is the advice you normally don't give to people but I would have missed out on a lot if I wouldn't have started convversations with random passer-bys.
Read MoreMoving to a beautiful village on the hills above Montreux was a dream come true. I spoke French, I love to ski...Life was good! Or was it? I made a classical human mistake. I became arrogant and didn't do my homework which lead to ...... well some stress with the local school.
Read MoreIt happens to me all the time. This is one of many stories about people assuming things about me which are totally false. It happens to everyone and we are all quilty, but as an expat it seems to be more extreme.
Read MoreOne of my favorite holiday dinner stories. As an Expat grocery shopping is a challenge. This goof up is classic and if your are and expat or have lived in a foriegn country you will feell with my friend and laugh at the same time. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Read MoreIf my French would have been better I would have written to the papers. Dealing with Police officers and administration in a foreign country can be a delicate matter. Learn the rules and don't cross the line.
Read MoreLessons learned from my German Law Professor. I will never forget his touching WWII story and how he made me feel the day he shared it. I thought of his story watching the election news unfolded and as I was coming to grips with the results. Kindness is never forgotten!
Read MoreWhen I first arrived in Europe I was told to lose my sweats and pyjama pants! It was a very sad day for me! Dress codes are changing but back then you would have been considered a complete freak to go to the grocery store dressed like you'd just rolled out of bed.
Read MoreSurviving expat life and surviving motherhood = tears will flow. It is nothing to be embarrassed about. Perfection isn't the goal. Own it! I cry!
Read MoreNo, it's not true! I have been stereotyped so many times living in Europe; this is one of my favorite stories about how stereotyping can be very rude and embarrassing. Yes, I am American, yes I live in Europe and yes I eat healthy food.
Read MoreKeep calm and celebrate Halloween. It hasn't always easy; from finding the right kind of pumpkin to getting everything I thought I needed. It has been 27 years in Europe, 5 different countries and I still do something for Halloween every year.
Read MoreYES, this just happened. I found out that the State of Utah won't let me vote unless "I lie" and that my daughter can't vote at all. This is WRONG! SHARE if you agree!
Read MoreIf you are an American and new in Europe you just might find modesty an issue. Topless and near naked women and men at the park.... A real shock in my first month here!
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