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Crossing A Border? Here Are Some TCK Pro Tips! [2021]

ByThird Culture Kid February 4, 2021September 15, 2022

Who has had a supremely pleasant experience crossing a border where the officers are kind, welcoming and let you in…

Canada | Culture | Moving Abroad | Nature | US

Third Month Theme: Rest, Reflect and Observe New Things [2021]

ByThird Culture Kid January 28, 2021September 15, 2022

I’m about 80% settled here! There’s more time to relax! I can reflect more on how the last three months…

Canada | covid-19 | Culture | Holidays

My First Holiday Season in Calgary! Beautiful! [2021]

ByThird Culture Kid January 1, 2021September 15, 2022

My Mum and I knew from the day we arrived in Canada that my Dad couldn’t come to visit us…

Canada | Nature

Weird Winter in Calgary. Um, what? 🤔[2020]

ByThird Culture Kid December 20, 2020September 15, 2022

I wonder if this post will bust some stereotypes about Canadian winters. So, here goes! Before I Moved: Okay. I…

Canada | Moving Abroad

Second Month Theme: Hot Mess and Confusion [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid December 9, 2020September 15, 2022

After the euphoria of the first month wore off, some things went upside down for a while. Here’s what really…

Canada | Culture

Marda Loop Justice Film Festival [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid December 4, 2020September 15, 2022

In mid-November, I got a library card at the Calgary Public Library! One way I feel like I’m really settling…

Moving Abroad | Travel

Flying Internationally and Locally During COVID-19 [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid November 29, 2020September 15, 2022

I decided not to tell the whole story of my trip to Calgary from California via Vancouver in one whole…

First Month Theme: Is This A Thing? [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid November 19, 2020September 15, 2022

I have been here a month now, and the most common question I ask myself is, “Is this a thing?”…

Canada | Culture | Holidays

Lest We Forget 🌺🇬🇧🌺🇨🇦🌺[2020]

ByThird Culture Kid November 10, 2020September 15, 2022

It’s Remembrance Day tomorrow! I wish I could experience all the regular traditions here, but I know the public celebrations…

Calgary Quarantine Diaries: Week 2 [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid November 3, 2020September 10, 2022

Quarantine is done and my Mum and I are officially healthy and cleared to go out and explore! The first…

Canada | Moving Abroad

Calgary Quarantine Diaries: Week 1 [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid October 31, 2020September 10, 2022

At this point, Mum and I only have a few more days of quarantine left and so far, we’re still…

Canada

I Made It to Canada! 🇨🇦 [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid October 27, 2020September 10, 2022

Yes. I made it in a week ago with my Mum. We’re in quarantine now, but we already feel like…

Canada | Holidays | Moving Abroad

Expect the Unexpected [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid October 9, 2020September 10, 2022

I know I said I would be taking a short break from the blog, but then I got inspired. It’s…

Moving Abroad | self-care | UK

Finding Ghosts [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid October 1, 2020September 10, 2022

Before I start this post I just wanted to say that I am going to be rather busy this month….

Entertainment | Moving Abroad

What I’m Doing While I Wait to Move [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid September 3, 2020September 10, 2022

Yes, I have chores to do to prepare to move. However, this time, I have had a lot more free…

covid-19 | Entertainment | Moving Abroad | self-care

Pain, Fire and Other Moving Upheavals [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid August 23, 2020September 10, 2022

When you’re moving overseas, there are going to be massive changes to your plans. That is inevitable. Something that seemed…

What I’m Looking Forward To [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid August 5, 2020September 10, 2022

I have been saying lately, “I can’t wait to try my first poutine!” There have been a lot of stressors…

covid-19 | Culture | culture shock | Moving Abroad | self-care

Culture Shock/Reverse Culture Shock [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid July 26, 2020September 10, 2022

Update: I may be moving soon! Haven’t set a definite date just yet, but watch this space! My passport took…

Canada | Moving Abroad | Travel

Expat Finances: Part I- The Basics [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid July 12, 2020September 10, 2022

Money: Taboo right? Well, let’s be real here. If you don’t have a handle on your finances before, during, and…

Moving Abroad | Third Culture Kid (TCK)

Expat Self-Care [2020]

ByThird Culture Kid June 30, 2020September 10, 2022