Learning a new language can be both exciting and daunting, especially if you're planning to move abroad or have already made the move. It's common to feel the urge to start learning the language immediately by downloading apps, hiring tutors, or watching YouTube...

Moving abroad can be an exciting yet challenging experience. Today, I want to share three common mistakes people often make when preparing for a move abroad, so you can avoid them and ensure a smoother relocation. These insights come from my own experiences and those...

Relocating to a new country is an exciting but challenging endeavor. The process can be overwhelming at various stages: before the move, during the transition, and after settling in. While this feeling of overwhelm is almost unavoidable due to the magnitude of such a...

Moving abroad can be an exciting and enriching experience, but it can also be a complex and challenging process, especially when it comes to making important decisions and planning ahead. Cognitive biases, which are mental shortcuts and patterns of thinking that can...

As an intercultural psychologist, an expat coach and an expat myself, I want to dispel 3 popular myths about moving abroad and adjusting to the new culture. Moving beyond these myths will help you be truly successful in your new life.The truth is that you really...

I know you're overwhelmed with the endless internet scrolling and finding no useful information. You're thinking there must be a better way. There is. Efficiently researching your new country is the key to finding reliable information. Here's my advice... You need to...

You’ve made the decision to move abroad and now it’s time to answer the important first question: Where do I want to live?  Maybe you’re still in the process of deciding on a country. Or you’re researching a country’s regional differences, deliberating over cities...

Chances are that if you’re preparing for a move abroad, visiting your new country is one of your top priorities. If you’re wondering how to prepare for this important trip and make the most of your time there, keep reading. Here are my 5 essential tips for you to know...

Moving to another country can be a very daunting project. And packing for the move can be equally as daunting. This may be a simple project, but it’s not an easy one.  Remember that during this transition, you’re in the process of both letting go of your past life and...

When we are starting to learn a new language we typically jump into the details of vocabulary, grammar, pronouns, and verbs… the list is extensive.  But what if I told you that there is a step - and a crucial one - that precedes language learning per se? And what if I...