Well done on making it to 2021! an introduction to something I call The Expat Blues, which can hit many of us – expat or not, around this time of year. I’ll give you a couple of tips on how to shake off this rather flat feeling and persuade you NOT to make New Year's Resolutions and share my top 10 goal setting tips instead..

Christmas as an expat. This year, we may not be getting the Christmas we hoped for, but there are still many opportunities to make this a memorable season for all the right reasons.

Tips on house hunting overseas. It’s not just about choosing the right property, it’s about choosing the right area. Yes, location, location, location!

Some of the legal aspects of moving and living overseas. Vital information on what you need to know before you move overseas, particularly about moving abroad with children.

An overview of the main types of expat education options available and how to choose the right one for your child. Tips and advice on what to keep in mind when choosing a school abroad.

Choosing a removal company for your move overseas How do you find the best international removal companies? How much is a removal company? How do you know you are choosing a reputable firm?

Don't live as a shadow in somebody else’s life. Live your own life; one that feels right to you. Your life starts when you make it happen. Many accompanying expat partners say that as soon as they take complete ownership for their own happiness and stop relying on each other that they really start to be happy.

Why being the expat partner makes such a difference and what extra challenges the accompanying expat partner faces. These challenges can lead to a loss of confidence and a rapidly disappearing self-identity.

Expats are at double the risk of mental health conditions compared to people who never move abroad. And over half of those say that not having a personal support network in the host country contributes to mental health problems.

How to organise your packing and shipments efficiently for a move abroad. An overview of how to organise your possessions into the different transportation options you have for your move overseas.

How to make the most of your 'Look-See' trip. There’s a lot to achieve in a relatively small period of time, so I hope this guide will help you to make a fool-proof plan.

Making the decision to move overseas in the first place is huge; it starts with ‘should we stay or should we go?’ And just spirals from there. All this decision-making pressure can become too much, particularly when we are moving overseas and there are so many unknowns to factor in.

People who make the most successful transition abroad are those who are fully prepared and have done their research.

What to expect when you’re expatting. And why preparation is SO important to prevent the possibility of ‘expat failure’, ie returning home sooner than expected.

How to overcome overwhelm. In this episode, I share my insight, tools and tips to help you overcome overwhelm so that your preparation is a stress free as possible.

How to settle your kids quickly into their new home overseas and how to recognise culture shock in children.

Moving abroad with pets can be done; it’s not really difficult, but you need to think this through this very carefully for both you, your family and your pets’ well-being. Pet relocation is not a cheap undertaking, and the paperwork can be an absolute nightmare.

Tips for starting a new school, returning to school after the COVID lockdown interruption and advice for helping your child start school after home education.

The tips and tricks in this episode will ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running in your new home country, and help you and your family’s smooth transition to expat life.

Expat isolation and how to cope. Also dedicated to everyone who is feeling isolated right now – expat or not.

Conversations to have with your partner before going for an international assignment.

Exploring the culture shock of COVID19, lockdown and comfort zones.

Helping expat parents navigate the challenges of moving and living overseas with their children