expat guide Archives https://thisbritslife.com/tag/expat-guide/ Travel, Expat Life, and Politics for Independent Women Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:23:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://thisbritslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/this-brits-life-blog-favicon-75x75.jpgexpat guide Archiveshttps://thisbritslife.com/tag/expat-guide/ 32 32 How To Feel Less Lonely In Winter As A Solo Travelerhttps://thisbritslife.com/how-to-feel-less-lonely-in-winter-as-a-solo-traveler/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:18:19 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=77101Winter has a way of slowing everything down. Darker evenings, colder days, and long stretches indoors can make even the most independent women feel a little lonely. And if you’re a solo traveler, expat, or someone used to movement and freedom, winter can feel heavy when that rhythm suddenly pauses. If you’re spending the season...

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]]> How To Deal With Homesickness While Abroadhttps://thisbritslife.com/homesickness-while-abroad/ https://thisbritslife.com/homesickness-while-abroad/#comments Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:07:14 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=5708When you travel it’s common to experience homesickness while abroad, especially if you travel alone. There are so many things to miss like family and friends and the familiarity of living in the same place for a long time. Whether you are taking a short trip overseas, or making a new start for yourself in...

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]]> https://thisbritslife.com/homesickness-while-abroad/feed/ 2 How To Move to A New City Alone And Thrivehttps://thisbritslife.com/move-to-a-new-city-alone/ Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=7618Moving to a new city alone is one of the most exciting—and intimidating—things you can ever do. Whether you’re create a fresh chapter overseas, starting a new job, or moving to studying abroad, packing up and beginning again in a new place takes courage, planning, a big leap of faith and a willingness to get...

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]]> Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Move Abroadhttps://thisbritslife.com/important-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-you-move-abroad/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=5397Want to experience life overseas? If you are ready to pack your bags and get a one-way ticket there are important questions to ask yourself before you move abroad. From experience, I recommend that you set some time aside to mentally prepare yourself for the move. Your future self will thank you for it. Starting...

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]]> 15 Ways To Meet People & Make Friends When You Move To A New Placehttps://thisbritslife.com/ways-to-make-friends-when-you-move-to-a-new-place/ https://thisbritslife.com/ways-to-make-friends-when-you-move-to-a-new-place/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:48:10 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=4361Does the thought of trying to make friends when you’re moving or traveling alone kinda freak you out? You’re not alone. I have felt the same way every time I have moved to a new city, especially when it’s been a move overseas. Finding ways to make friends when you move to a new place...

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]]> https://thisbritslife.com/ways-to-make-friends-when-you-move-to-a-new-place/feed/ 2 How To Celebrate Christmas Overseas Alonehttps://thisbritslife.com/how-to-celebrate-christmas-overseas/ https://thisbritslife.com/how-to-celebrate-christmas-overseas/#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2020 04:53:00 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=2754Living overseas can be an amazing experience, but most ex-pats and travelers feel pangs of loneliness at times, especially during special occasions like Christmas. If you are spending the holidays far away from home, here are some helpful tips on how to celebrate Christmas overseas. The Christmas holidays overseas can be a really difficult time....

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]]> https://thisbritslife.com/how-to-celebrate-christmas-overseas/feed/ 5 9 Personality Traits Expats Need To Live Overseas Successfullyhttps://thisbritslife.com/personality-traits-expats-need/ https://thisbritslife.com/personality-traits-expats-need/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:30:59 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=2140Living and working overseas may sound like a dream to you, or something that you are planning to do. But it’s not for everyone. As an expat myself moving overseas has tested me in ways that I never expected, and I can say with certainty that it has changed me in some respects. The fact...

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]]> https://thisbritslife.com/personality-traits-expats-need/feed/ 6 How To Effectively Network On Social Mediahttps://thisbritslife.com/how-to-effectively-network-on-social-media/ https://thisbritslife.com/how-to-effectively-network-on-social-media/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:12:01 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=1984Networking online and making connections is more important than ever especially if you move abroad and don’t know anyone, or want to change jobs. Yet it isn’t always easy to network on social media. In fact, at times it can be downright intimidating. Sites like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook can be amazing tools for expanding...

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]]> https://thisbritslife.com/how-to-effectively-network-on-social-media/feed/ 7 6 Great Reasons To Join A Professional Associationhttps://thisbritslife.com/6-reasons-to-join-a-professional-association/ https://thisbritslife.com/6-reasons-to-join-a-professional-association/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2020 03:09:06 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=1918One of the most common pieces of advice that I regularly received from settlement agencies, recruiters, and fellow marketing and communications professionals in the run-up to my move overseas, and during my early days in Vancouver was to join a professional association. I was given 3 options; IABC, CPRS, or BCAMA.    Like many other...

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]]> https://thisbritslife.com/6-reasons-to-join-a-professional-association/feed/ 6 How To Make An Emergency Kit For One Person On A Budgethttps://thisbritslife.com/how-to-make-an-emergency-kit/ Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:43:25 +0000 https://thisbritslife.com/?p=1276None of us know if or when a crisis will strike, but being prepared is always a smart idea especially if you are on your own. Whether you are an expat overseas in Canada like me or you’re a traveler gearing up for your next big trip, it’s important to have an emergency kit at...

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