Expat Life Challenges
Fragments of a French Life
For the curious, the relocated, and anyone making sense of a new place, one story at a time.
Expat Life Challenges
leaving america
The Alligator-Crocodile Practice of Cultural Comparison
How Tiny Details, Forgotten Songs, and Awkward Moments Help You Build a Life Abroad
Leaving the US
Burnout, Bus Rides, and Figuring Out France
Exhaustion, adaptation, and why everything feels like a test when you’re somewhere new
Expat Life Challenges
France: The Benefits of Cold Bureaucracy and Cold Showers
Lessons in Adaptation, Real Estate, and Lowered Expectations
Leaving the US
Leaving Teaching, Leaving Home: A Five-Part Series
When the Systems in Your Life Break Down, So Do You
Table & Foraging
Resharing Some Food Favorites (Because - Deadlines)
A bit of Bourdain, a dash of Orwell, and a possibly controversial take on French food. Then a talk about the fine art of vague but supportive comments.
Expat Life Challenges
Podcast Episode 4L Sandolore Sykes' Voyage of Love, Art, and Bureaucracy
Sandolore's discovery from Wisconsin to Rhode Island to Magnetic Island to France
Culture
Podcast Episode 3: Will Scheckel's Pivot Home
New York to Germany to New York—Pivoting, Teaching, and Helping to Create Home for Others
Expat Life Challenges
Finding Home in a Changing World
sustainability, water, and governance matter a lot more than just picking where to live.
Leaving the US
Relocation Realities: of Clean Knickers and Culture Shock
Adjusting to life in New York, One Outburst at a Time
leaving america
Trump’s Felony-Laden Comeback: 10 Impacts for Americans Abroad
How Trump’s Return Threatens Expats’ Stability and Global Standing