Expat life: not as easy as it looks
When you live in a country where you’ve always lived, you take things for granted. You take for granted the things that you just know.…
The mental overwhelm of moving country
I’m sat at my computer. I’m looking for songs to use for a slideshow of my favourite Doha photos. The movers arrive in less than…
7 ways to say a good expat goodbye
We’re saying goodbye to some friends this week. I can’t believe I’m saying that. I don’t want to believe I’m saying that. But it’s true.…
Things to do in Doha | Explore your town – find adventure every day
The fairy lights shone in the dusky light, zig-zagging their way from one side to side of the long expanse of grass to the other.…
It’s not just expats who need a grab bag
Those of you who know me won’t be surprised to know that, despite only booking it a couple of weeks ago, I was completely blindsided…
Expat mental health
Every now and again I sit down knowing there’s a post I want to write and having literally no idea how it’s going to go.…
Summer exodus – should I stay or should I go?
“When are you leaving for summer?” It’s a conversation I had about 5 times a day for the 6 weeks before the summer started. This isn’t…
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