Like travelling, living abroad puts things into perspective. The act of leaving every certainty behind leaves us completely vulnerable and alone. Daily worries that ruled our life only a while ago, are suddenly completely insignificant. The world is ready to teach us its lessons and there is no chance to cheat. Getting rid of rooted […]
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27 Feb 13
Life´s Biggest Classroom: The World
7 Jan 13
Pursuing Happiness Abroad
I had just moved to a great foreign country, living many people´s dream but I felt miserable. I had never been this unhappy and I was too embarrassed to talk about it. I was healthy, had a nice place the live and enjoyed sunshine every day, why couldn´t I be happy? The pursuit of happiness […]
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 […]
8 Aug 12
A Refreshing Perspective on Saying Goodbye
Family and friends top the list of things that expats miss most about home. Leaving loved ones behind when moving abroad is tough and can feel like sacrifice in exchange for a different life. Saying goodbye is, however, more than throwing a farewell party for your close relationships. It is a process involving everyone and […]
29 Jul 12
Get Inspired to Learn a New Language
In the last 5 years, I have become fluent in three foreign languages; English, German and Spanish. You may think now that I am naturally good at learning languages, but I´m not. I have simply invested a lot of time and energy to finally get the hang of it. And so can you. In school, […]
- 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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