I have been privileged to contribute to many incredible platforms both paid & unpaid. Click on the pictures to go to the original posts.
I was honoured to contribute to this podcast by Dr. Kiona about how we should change the narrative about who gets called a ‘local’ and an ‘expat’ when living abroad.
An article about how to start the teaching abroad process. I was interviewed and asked to provide my advice and suggestions on things to remember when applying to teach abroad.
My very 1st podcast where I break down what “strength of a passport” means and what passport privilege is. I also discuss how to support friends with a weaker passport when planning travels.
An interview with Kathryn Rossiter about how I’ve chosen to identify myself as an expat rather than an immigrant and why I’ve done so.
An interview with fellow UAE expat, Jamie. We talk about all things expat related including the funny/weird things that occur while traveling.
A collaborative article curated by Kareemah from Hijabi Globetrotter with other Africans discussing how to travel responsibly in any African country.
I shared my expat story especially what led me to leave behind my home country for new adventures in this book by Juliet Sullivan.
A podcast with the infamous Sarah from Beyond The Dollar. We discuss the many challenges of living and working in another country as well as how you can prepare both emotionally and financially if you’re considering working overseas.
An article about the lesser known challenges of teaching abroad and why teaching in a foreign country isn’t for everyone.
A podcast where I discuss how expat life can help you discover your passions and contribute to your personal development!
I was approached by the Girls Gone Working team to write a detailed guide about how to find a job as an English teacher in the UAE. I outline the step by step procedures that worked for me as well as offer interview tips.
I was privileged enough to be a speaker at a virtual retreat where I discussed dating as an expat. I offer tips for interracial and intercultural couples in this webinar.
A collaborative article with some amazing travel bloggers about how to maximise your travel time when you have a full time job.
An article outlining 5 must-try authentic Kuwaiti dishes when visiting this small Gulf country.
An interview I did with Anna Fadeeva to contribute to her book. I shared the challenges of living and working in South Africa and how that motivated me to move abroad.
An interview about my journey moving from South Africa to Kuwait. I reveal how I try to maintain ties with friends & family while living abroad.
An article highlighting the do’s and don’ts to be aware of before traveling to African countries.
A collaborative video discussing the rampant racism of teaching abroad. Its includes perspectives from other international teachers.
A collaborative post with other expat bloggers around the world outlining practical methods & tips on how to make friends in a new country.
Watch me discuss my heritage in this informative food based series hosted by Gone With a Whim. We discuss imperialism, history, resilience and of course, South African Indian cuisine!
![🌀New Blog Post: How I survive moments of doubt as an expat🌀
5 international moves later and I still struggle with self doubt 🫠
The way I see it, life is a collection of experiments where we constantly learn about ourselves. Maybe we succeed at what we set out to do and/or we learn something. If we’ve learned, we haven’t failed, so never look at anything you do abroad as a failure 🥇
In my blog post today I outline some of the coping strategies and thoughts that help me navigate a new place once I have moved. Give it a read if this is something you’re struggling with or share it with your friends who may have just moved somewhere new! You can find the post from the latest post tab in my bio link 🔗
The worst is when people say, “But you live in Europe, how bad can it be?” in response to any problem I am facing, as if living in a European country is a magical cure-all for all of life’s ills. I WISH.
Have you experienced self doubt when moving abroad?
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