Planning a 5 day trip in Montenegro
Why go to Montenegro when there are so many other places in Europe? Despite its diminutive size, this Balkan jewel…
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Visiting Golubac Fortress & Veliki Buk Waterfall in Eastern Serbia
After living in Belgrade for a month, I decided that it was time for a trip out of the city….
Relocating a pet from Qatar
While living in Qatar (during the covid pandemic peak!), my partner and I were adopted by a small injured kitty…
Planning a short trip to Mexico: The Yucatán Peninsula
Mexico is a beautiful and diverse country rich in history, natural beauty, and culture. Between its stunning beaches and bustling…
Hiking to Mackintosh Waterfall at Giba Gorge (KZN, South Africa)
Adventurous souls looking for a a day out in nature will rejoice in all that Giba Gorge has to offer….
Planning a trip to Belize: A short but sweet itinerary
Belize? Where is that? Belize is a tiny nation with a remarkable variety of experiences. Climb a Mayan temple from…
Planning a trip to Guatemala: A 7 day Guide
Guatemala is what I would classify as a perfect destination- its topography includes mountains and active volcanoes, as well as…
Take a Trip to El Salvador: A true hidden gem
El Salvador has a bad reputation. Western media consistently describes the country as dangerous, gang-riddled and governments advise their citizens…
Planning a trip to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a controversial destination. When planning my trip to Jeddah, I was not immune or blissfully ignorant of…
Planning a 3 day trip to Budapest
Budapest is probably not the first place you think when planning a trip to Europe. However, its a value for…
![🌀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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