Expat Life

Since starting Wanderlust and Wet Wipes, people have shown an interest in the person behind the words and my life I am living. I started including posts in my plan all about expat life and some of the things we get up to. My most popular posts are in this category. I wrote one after an encounter with someone who thought I was a “Lady of Leisure“. The other I wrote sometime later after meeting many new expat women and having flashbacks to how it felt when I was the new girl.

I gave up my career for this…

If you’ve read any of my posts you’ll know a few things about me. You’ll know that I’m not currently in paid employment and that…

Do kids belong at an expat brunch?

We must have looked like kids in a sweet shop when we went to our first brunch. Having secured a babysitter to relieve us for…

An open letter to the new expat woman

As I introduce myself I can see the panic in your eyes. Another name to remember. 4, in fact, counting my husband and children’s names.…

Why I’m Celebrating Amazing Expat Women

I wasn’t going to be writing a post about expat women today. In celebration of International Women’s Day, I was going to write a post…

The goodbyes never get any easier

We should be fed up of the sight of this lady. And she of us. 3 weeks of anyone is a lot to ask. But…

My 9 Most Amazing Moments From 2017

I had an “office day” on Wednesday with Laura from Life With Baby Kicks. As well as being my real-life friend, Laura has turned into…

A Little Bit of What You Love

I’ve had a few discussions recently about what makes people tick. Conversations about what relaxes them and what makes them happy. Chats about what they…