When I first moved to Malaysia, I had worked in Kenya for over 30 years and didn’t quite know what to expect. What I found was a unique tapestry of cultures, religions, languages, and traditions. Living here with my children…
Living in the Republic of Korea, Chosun can be an exciting and enlightening time. This is my third time teaching in Korea, albeit the first time as a fully international teacher. My past two tours here were as a DoDDS…
I recently moved to Lusaka, Zambia. This was my first time moving to the African continent. Everyone informed me that Zambia is a very safe, straightforward country to move to. Africa lite, if you will. English is widely spoken and…
I regularly pinch myself, particularly on my commute to school, where I pass turquoise waters and white beaches, green monkeys crossing the roads, and fruit vendors offering coconuts and pineapples. Do I really work and live here? I do, but…
Norway is often a country that people dream of for a holiday destination, its fjords, mountains and forests are universally admired, rightly so! When visitors do arrive, they generally find exactly what they expected, natural beauty, friendly people and great…
Lesson 1: Manage your frustration If you came from a place with an easier transition – any big expat city really – then China brings frustration to a whole new level. Other than Hong Kong, most Chinese citizens do not…
What does Japan have to offer expats that other Asian countries don’t? It doesn’t offer much bang for your buck. Even a position at a major, affluent international school in Tokyo can’t offer a salary that compares to Singapore. Nor…
Japan is unique among Asian countries. Many expats, even those who have lived in Asia for years, struggle living in Japan. I’ve seen families leave after only a year. What makes Japan so difficult? Is it the culture? Some secret…
I have lived in Bekasi, Indonesia for two years now. This is my second international teaching position and hopefully not my last. Indonesia is a Southeast Asian country made up of thousands of islands, with many different languages. It’s known…
Having lived and taught high school students in Venezuela since July of last year, I have had time to reflect on all that Venezuela and its people have taught me. On a recent beach side run, I compiled my lessons…
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