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Lives in Rome, Italy
Registration: 28 December 2006
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Movies and books relating life in a foreign country by Julien
Hi, We've all seen Sofia Coppola's "Lost in translation", and I think expatriates liked it :) Would you advice other movies or books which relate life and experiences in a foreign country? Thank you, Julien
When in Rome... Pick up the collection of short stories, "Saving Rome" by Canadian writer/journalist Megan K. Williams. The only book I've read about expats in Italy that tells real stories about real lives -- not glossy, starry-eyed, recipe-filled, ... Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
I came to Rome just out of college to teach at an international school for one year. I was alone, unattached, young, just out to see a bit of the world and everything was interesting and exciting. Then I stayed another 6 months, and ended up ... Read More
Hello and much - or any - advice appreciated! by KLwifey
Hi there, I'm Malaysian and native to Kuala Lumpur, but am married to a lovely Swiss man who has just recieved an amazing offer to work (again) in Bern, Switzerland. No prob, really...except, here in KL I have also a great job, family, friends, etc ...
It won't be easy, but at least you have that figured out! dig in and learn the language (which in Bern??) do what you like to do (sports, music, whatever) as a way to connect and keep your sense of self. try to find a small niche.... big hug ... Read More
Milan and Brussels by lieludalis
Hello! I am tagging along with my husband for a year in the EU (6 m Milan/6 m Brussels). I would love to connect with other English Speaking residents of these cities! Will be in country starting early April. Also, if anyone has recommendations ...
Try contacting the professional women's association of Milan www.pwa-milan.org great group to hook into, even if you can't work while in Milan. Elizabeth Read More
Giving birth when you're an expatriate by Julien
Hi everybody, this subject is more for women than for men What do you think about giving birth while you are living abroad? Is it a preoccupation for you? Would you prefer to give birth in your home country, or you don't mind? Is it important ...
I didn't have private health insurance at the time and gave birth twice in Italian public hospitals in Rome -- fewer creature comforts for the mother, but fine medical assistance. Here public hospitals are more highly considered than private ... Read More
Bursa Turkey by Jack Knox
Any pondering about whether I should introduce myself in the Linving in Europe or Living in the Mid East was laid to rest with today's headlines. Hi, I'm Jack and would like to intorduce myself as a green expat in Bursa, Turkey. I just added my blog ...
Hi Jack, The Turkish national youth volleyball team just make the qualification turn and for the European tournament that will be in Vienna in April. So, at least in volleyball they are part of Europe! I have always thought of Turkey as Europe, ... Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
To Karma, I have just read the book "Third Culture Kids" which talks about this sense of never being "home" anywhere. I have lived abroad for over half my life (post age 22) and I feel like a "hidden immigrant" too when I visit the US. I look like ... Read More
Dinner hours by Katie
I have a simple question: What time do you all eat dinner - the evening meal? I was just in the U.S. and the television ads would have me believe that the ideal is to walk in the door (home from work), go directly to the table and eat. When I ...
great topic. I once interviewed a group of American study abroad students in Rome on adjustment issues and the top of nearly every list was mealtimes -- their body rhythms couldn't adjust to dinner after 8:00 and even lunch after 1:00. We ... Read More