Road Accident- Stranded in Reno
Dad had to say, “The van is undrivable” to anyone who needed to know it. I had a cracked rib,…
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Moving Abroad: Road Accident- Story [2022]
I have never heard of someone having a road accident while moving. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen though. The…
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Moving Abroad: Quirks, Habits and Routines [2022]
Sometimes it’s impossible to relieve the stress of moving abroad. Although, there are times when it is possible. I have…
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When The Lights Go Down In the City [2022]
And the sun shines on the Bay. Oh, I want to be there in my City (to do chores that…
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Medical Emergencies while Abroad I: My Story [2021]
Whew! I have a lot to say on this subject. Dealing with medical emergencies while abroad is one thing in…
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Canada | covid-19 | culture shock | Moving Abroad | UK | US
Finances: Part II- In Transition [2021]
Hey everyone! I just wanted to say before starting this post that I have had trouble with my self-hosted website…
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Entertainment | Moving Abroad | self-care | Travel | UK | US
Crossing A Border? Here Are Some TCK Pro Tips! [2021]
Who has had a supremely pleasant experience crossing a border where the officers are kind, welcoming and let you in…
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Second Month Theme: Hot Mess and Confusion [2020]
After the euphoria of the first month wore off, some things went upside down for a while. Here’s what really…
Canada | covid-19 | Culture | culture shock | Entertainment | Holidays | Moving Abroad | Nature
First Month Theme: Is This A Thing? [2020]
I have been here a month now, and the most common question I ask myself is, “Is this a thing?”…
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Calgary Quarantine Diaries: Week 2 [2020]
Quarantine is done and my Mum and I are officially healthy and cleared to go out and explore! The first…
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Calgary Quarantine Diaries: Week 1 [2020]
At this point, Mum and I only have a few more days of quarantine left and so far, we’re still…
What I’m Doing While I Wait to Move [2020]
Yes, I have chores to do to prepare to move. However, this time, I have had a lot more free…
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Pain, Fire and Other Moving Upheavals [2020]
When you’re moving overseas, there are going to be massive changes to your plans. That is inevitable. Something that seemed…
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Canada | Holidays | Moving Abroad | Travel
What I’m Looking Forward To [2020]
I have been saying lately, “I can’t wait to try my first poutine!” There have been a lot of stressors…
Culture Shock/Reverse Culture Shock [2020]
Update: I may be moving soon! Haven’t set a definite date just yet, but watch this space! My passport took…
Expat Finances: Part I- The Basics [2020]
Money: Taboo right? Well, let’s be real here. If you don’t have a handle on your finances before, during, and…