This episode explores the emotional journey during the last month of an expat assignment. Tina shares her experiences and observed patterns, emphasising the importance of appreciating the final moments and the people who made the stay memorable. Tina addresses the grief of leaving familiar spaces and the excitement of new beginnings. Listeners are encouraged to embrace a full spectrum of emotions and prepare for future challenges with positivity. She also provides tips for those staying behind, suggesting they explore new opportunities and make the most of incoming changes.
In this emotional episode, Tina shares the challenges her family faced after the passing of a family member in September. Despite meticulous planning, the situation quickly escalated, leading to unexpected decisions and the realization that sometimes plans cannot account for the unpredictability of emotions. Tina highlights the importance of family support and the invaluable advice from her children's teacher, who emphasized the importance of being together during such times. Tina’s story underscores the intricacies of living abroad and handling personal loss away from one's home country.
In this episode Tina recounts her family's move from Europe to Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares the challenges they faced, including tight document submission deadlines and the nerve-wracking flight from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh City. Stranded for 22 hours in Bangkok due to last-minute landing permission issues, the family experienced an unprecedented calm among passengers. Despite the stress, they finally made it to Saigon, ready to start their new life. Tune in to hear all the adventures and preparations for this international relocation.
In this episode KIm tells her story how she moved from the US to a small villiage in the Swiss alps, to Northern England and back to the UK.
It is beautful to listen to Kim and understranding how this whole experience has changed herself and her family.
Thank you Kim!
And if you would like to share your story as an expatwife feel free to get intouch with me.
How to put nearly 30 years of being an Expatwife into 90 min? In this episode Esther shares her incredible life story. Always guided by the wish to make a differnce to the community she lives in Esther has not only raised 7 childern, but also worked with NGO^s all over the world and is now working as a life coach in Thailand. Be ready for an episode full of laughter and tears. Thank you Esther for sharing your journey.
In this episode Tram from Vietnam is telling her story how she moved from the concrete jungle of Saigon to the forest jungle of Brunei. She tells us how she adapeted form the life of an urban woman to become a law student in a rual area where monkeys became part of her daily life.
Of course SHE had to come to the Expatwife podcast and talk about how we met and her experience of moving 14 times in 20 years. She will share her top moving tip and tells us how here degree in fibre art helped her to make connections where ever she moved.
Welcome, Bethany.
In this episode, Anu, growing up as an expat child and becoming an expat wife as an adult, tells her story and talks about the beautiful opportunities this life has given her. But most importantly, she talks about how she is always impressed to see other Expatwives finding new passions while living abroad! Thank you, Anu, for being so inspirational.
In this episode Sandyha, an Indian architect and Urban Designer will share her story. We are talking about match making, leaving a business behind and the importance of lady groups. Enjoy.
In this episode Tina recounts her family's move from Budapest to Germany, navigating snowy delays and cultural adjustments. Despite their excitement, they faced unexpected challenges, such as struggles to fit in and the impacts of COVID-19. Ultimately, their journey led them to a new assignment in Vietnam, showcasing the highs and lows of expatriate life.
Our guest today is a real expert regarding finding the right international school for your family. Not only is she an expat wife herself, but she also works as head of admissions for international schools. So she is the one to ask how to find the right international school. And talks about her move from China to the US during COVID. Enjoy.
In today's episode, there is a very special guest. I talked about her in episode four; It is the lady I didn't want to talk to. If you want to know why we, after non-verbally agreeing that we couldn't stand each other, became really good friends- enjoy this episode. We also talk about culture shocks, changing careers and how to move home.
In this episode, Tina recounts her family's transition from China to Hungary, outlining the challenges and culture shocks they faced. Adjusting from an expat life filled with support in China to attempting independence in Hungary, Tina found herself struggling with the Hungarian language, missing her old life, and facing household crises. Despite these hurdles, she emphasized the importance of resilience and seeking mutual happiness in marriage. Ultimately, she reconnects with her passion for teaching art, finding a course in Germany that aligns with her interests.
In this episode Tina describes the nuances of her expat life in China, from the initial honeymoon phase to the inevitable cultural shock and adaptation. She talks about her decision to pursue a high school degree, only to later shift focus to learning Chinese and volunteering at her children's school. Tina emphasizes the importance of building connections and finding purpose in a foreign land. Tune in for an insightful look at how Tina navigated her way through language barriers, cultural differences, and personal growth during her family's stay in China.