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About me
Travel Destinations
- The Middle East
  - Palestine
  - Oman
  - Qatar
  - Bahrain
  - United Arab Emirates
  - Saudi Arabia
  - Jordan
  - Iran
- Asia
  - Sri Lanka
  - India
  - Laos
  - Myanmar (Burma)
  - Nepal
  - Maldives
  - Turkey
  - Pakistan
- Europe
  - Austria
  - Belgium
  - Cyprus
  - Croatia
  - Czech Republic
  - France
  - Hungary
  - Ireland
  - Netherlands
  - Serbia
  - Slovenia
  - Montenegro
- Africa
  - Morocco
  - Egypt
  - Tunisia
  - Tanzania
  - Swaziland
  - Kenya
  - Seychelles
  - Uganda
  - Rwanda
  - South Africa
- Caucasus
  - Azerbaijan
  - Armenia
  - Georgia
  - Russia
- South America
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Paraguay
  - Uruguay
  - Chile
  - Peru
- Central America
  - Guatemala
  - El Salvador
  - Belize
  - Mexico
Teaching Abroad
Life in the UAE
Life in Qatar
- Things to do in Qatar
- Info for residents
  - Getting a drivers license in Qatar (if you already have a license)
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🌀New Blog Post: How I survive moments of doubt

🌀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?

[Living abroad, moving countries, life as an expat]

My life has done a complete 180 degrees since I mo

My life has done a complete 180 degrees since I moved to Serbia 🇷🇸 From the things I eat to the way I get around, few things have remained the same.

It’s been positive changes but still, it can be quite jarring to experience so much of change in such a short amount of time.

I’m grateful for all the positives I’ve experienced because moving to an ethnically homogeneous country full of white Christian people was definitely a concern for me before I moved 🙈

What are some of the positives of where you live and how did your life change when you moved?

[living abroad, expat life, life in Serbia, teaching abroad]

Moving countries is HARD 🫤 Please don’t look

Moving countries is HARD 🫤

Please don’t look at my- or anyone else’s’- experiences online and think that it’s simple.

It never is. There’s a TON of things you don’t see and those have physical, emotional and financial implications 🤯

Thanks to @liliadventures for inspiring this video!

Fellow expats: what’s the hardest part of moving?

[moving countries, expat life, living abroad]

It’s been 4 months since I left Qatar to move to

It’s been 4 months since I left Qatar to move to Serbia.🏡🐈

In that time I have had both positive and negative experiences in Serbia. Heaps of confusion. And many moments of self-growth.

I wanted to share more of my life in Serbia in the early days but most weeks are just about trying to survive never mind create content. Not to mention that world events have really had me in a melancholic state recently. I am sure some of you can relate.

Nevertheless I want to try and share more in upcoming content so if you’ve been following along, thanks for sticking around! Let me know if you’re also a victim to this addiction 🧳✈️📦

[living abroad, expat life, moving countries]

Sometimes you just need a weekend away in nature 🌳

📍: Tara National Park, Serbia 🇷🇸
ℹ️: 3.5 hours away from Belgrade.
🚙: Any car can make the journey.

I’m privileged to be able to do this in a country where I live. If you’re visiting Serbia, I would strongly suggest adding this scenic place onto your itinerary.

Had a wonderful trip with @star_tours_pancevo 💚🚌

🌀New Blog Post: A 5 day itinerary for visiting

🌀New Blog Post: A 5 day itinerary for visiting Montenegro 🌀

Montenegro is a grossly underrated European destination. There’s so much to do and with the country being really small, even few days is enough time to see and do a lot. You can swim in the sea, hike up mountains, wine, dine, and shop in the historic towns. You can take boat trips in warm weather and explore old churches when it rains 🌧️

In my blog post I do a detailed cost breakdown, share food and accommodation recommendations and suggest activities. If you’re interested in planning your trip to Montenegro, check the latest post tab from the link in my bio or click the link in my stories today!

Would you visit Montenegro?

Kotor is a cat-lovers heaven 🐈‍⬛ (Or a nigh

Kotor is a cat-lovers heaven 🐈‍⬛ (Or a nightmare if you are afraid of cats☠️).

This historic town hosts hundreds of stray cats, but don’t let their homelessness fool you – they’re looked after and adored by locals and visitors alike. They’re the healthiest street cats I’ve ever seen!

Would you visit Kotor to see the kitties? 😼

[Kotor travel, cat lovers, stray cats, Montenegro, Kotor cats]

On the last Sunday of October Serbia- and most of

On the last Sunday of October Serbia- and most of Europe- switches to Daylight Saving Time. I’m not accomplished, I’m just on my regular schedule!

The concept of daylight savings is a new one for this African woman 🙉 You mean we all just collectively agree to go back an hour in time? This is sorcery!

I told my friend the other day that whenever I start to feel settled here in Belgrade, something happens and I am reminded how foreign I am in this unfamiliar country. Expat life is often one step forward and ten steps back, frequently being hit by culture shocks 🥲

Video inspired by @evelynfaith

[expat life, living abroad, being an expat, African in Europe]

In all my years of eating out, I can honestly say

In all my years of eating out, I can honestly say I’ve never visited a more beautiful restaurant 🤩

The way the restaurant is built- around nature- is spectacular.

The food and service are also superb 👌🏾 Be aware that this a fine dining restaurant so prices are on the higher end. However, I believe the cost is justified 😌

💰: Around 60EUR for 2 people (includes two starters and two mains plus drinks)

🚗: There is free onsite parking.

🌅: Go at sunset for the best views.

🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼/5

What’s the most stunning restaurant you’ve ever visited?

[restaurant in Montenegro, where to eat in Montenegro, beautiful restaurant]

Some of you think that European countries are adva

Some of you think that European countries are advanced and at the forefront of every sector… all I can say is that it’s rough out here 🤣

Please remember that I grew up in South Africa and thought I had seen it all 😩

This wasn’t even a budget airline 🙈

Sometimes the places that are the most popular are

Sometimes the places that are the most popular aren’t the kindest to people who look like us 🙁

Try to travel off the beaten path, away from mainstream destinations. Most times you will be pleasantly surprised 💚

8 places you should visit on your next trip to Mon

8 places you should visit on your next trip to Montenegro 🇲🇪

The wonderful thing about Montenegro is that it’s quite small. So you can see a lot in a very short space of time while still making time for rest and relaxation ✌🏾

It’s basically my ideal kind of destination since I don’t like to laze around indefinitely on a trip neither do I want to take a holiday when I return to recover 🫤

Which place would you visit?

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