2014 - China
You Should Be Living Abroad, It’s 2019 not 1950
A week or so ago I wrote a post on social media about how it’s 2019 and not 1950, basically questioning the reason why more…
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[Vlog] Rant on Expat vs Immigrant Terminology
It's not often that a troll baits me into engaging but this one called me something along the lines of "bitch whore immigrant" and it…
Expat Life: Choosing the Best Country For You
The first time I moved overseas I simply drove across the border from southern California on down to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It was exciting, life…
5 Reasons Why Expats Should Try Out a Safari
While not everyone will succeed, one of the most important rules to being a (happy) expat is that you need to adapt and evolve, embracing…
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[Vlog] Expat Life Pros & Cons (Kids, Depression, Work)
Depression, dating, relocating ... when it comes to the 19 years I've been an expat in Mexico, Spain, India, China, Hong Kong, and now Malaysia,…
#1 Reason to Get Lost on Purpose When You Travel
Today I ran across a post by an award-winning travel writer sharing tips on how to get lost on purpose that triggered a slew of memories. It was almost like one of those end-of-life flashbacks in films, with distinct scenes from some of my favourite trips from the past 15’ish years instantly playing in my mind. Some were snapshots of amazing monuments when they first came into view, while others were unforgettable and special experiences or moments in time. (more…)
Deadbeat Ex-Husband vs. Wanderlust: What Makes a Single Mom More Successful?
That photo above always transports me back to Marrakech and makes me smile because my daughter took it when we spent Christmas and New Year in Morocco 5 years ago. Travelling is a huge passion of mine (I’m now living in my 6th country, and have travelled around 31 countries) and my daughter and I had a lot of fun adventuring around different countries together…although life wasn’t always easy or financially secure. Yet somehow, that spirit to explore…that feeling of wanderlust…was always there no matter what. (more…)
Embarrassed by My Past (Even Though it Made Me Stronger)
We all have a past. Sure they range from fantastic to tragic to inspiring or even painfully heart-breaking but we all have one. Depending on the situation, our history can be summed up in either short- or long-tail form regardless if we are talking about who we are, where we’re from or what we do. (more…)
Un-American Thoughts on the Nagasaki & Hiroshima Bombings
You’ll have to forgive me here from the beginning. What started a couple of weeks ago as a post about simply being grateful has turned into a melting pot of emotions. As I’m sure you know, this month marked the 70th year since the atomic bombs were dropped on Japan, killing around 200,000 civilians and injuring another 70,000 (many of whom died from complications later). While I was sharing the idea for this blog post with an American mate back in the U.S., his gut reaction comment was, ‘We ended a war they started’ so now my initial being grateful post is gone and I’m riled up. (more…)
Angela’s Indian Visa Shuffle in the USA: Tips on How To Apply and Avoid Delays via BLS International
I'm back to my roots in California for the first time in 10 years, and out of India for the first time since 2011, all…
My Expat Story: One Year In Bangalore, India – Relationships
In April, 2012 I completed one year in India. Welcome to #2 in a series of articles recounting how life has really been for me…
An American’s View on Working with Indian Men in Bangalore
I had been living in Spain for 7+ years when I was laid off from my job along with my entire team (save one) and…