In 2010, I met a guy in Hamburg, let´s call him Tom. He told me about how it had always been his dream to move to a tropical island one day and live a humble life. Tom said, however, that the more time went by, the less likely he would ever make his dream come […]
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5 Mar 13
Finding the Guts to Relocate Abroad
It is a big decision you´re about to take; one that involves more than weighing pros and cons between your country and another one. It is a process of inner research about you and your future, your relationship and your family, your dreams and your ambitions. It is quite impressive how considering moving abroad already […]
25 Nov 12
Discover the Power of Gratitude Journaling
The emotional rollercoaster of moving abroad is sometimes difficult to control. In the tumult of all the changes it becomes a challenge to stay our happy, outgoing, adventurous, positive-selves. If you have been having difficulty lately keeping up an optimistic attitude, starting a gratitude journal provides the perfect easy-to-start solution. Every day is a day […]
19 Nov 12
An Inner Journey that Happens to Take Place on Foreign Soil
As an expatriate you have to come to terms with your new identity as “foreigner” in your host country and “guest” in your own country. Wherever you are now, you are different. Being different is the inherent consequence of expatriation. Living abroad practically challenges you to evaluate and reconsider your identity. As a result, a […]
21 Oct 12
Why Study Abroad & Living Abroad are Worlds Apart
It´s a common mistake to presume that people with international experience, such as travel and study abroad, are made for expatriation. I love to travel, indulge myself into new cultures and learn foreign languages. Hence I believed life abroad was cut out for me and I wouldn´t have many difficulties to adapt. Moreover, I had […]
16 Jul 12
Why You Should Move Abroad: 7 Expatriate Benefits
There are more good reasons to choose in favor of the expatriate life besides maybe good weather, lower cost of living, better salary opportunities and potential tax benefits. Even if you are principally joining your husband on his international assignment or following your boyfriend to some place, there are more advantages for you to move […]
- Hi there! I´m Marleen and this is my safe haven on the Web. I´m Dutch but I live in Guadalajara, Mexico. Here I share my adventures of living in a foreign country. Hopefully it inspires you to develop your own Evolution Abroad.
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