When I moved abroad for the first time, I was 6 years old. Since then, I’ve lived in 5 countries and 3 U.S. states. Moving around comes more naturally to me than staying put. I crave exploring so much so that most months, my boyfriend is convinced that the only time that I’m happy is when I’m on an airplane heading somewhere new. As a … Continue reading Expat Life: Part 3 – Staying in Touch
When I decided to move to London, I was eager to get to Europe to explore, learn about it’s history, languages, and cultures. I thought moving to London would be an easy transition because in the UK because in the UK, they speak English and share a lot of similarities to the US. What I didn’t take into consideration were the things I’d miss. One … Continue reading Life as an Expat: Part 2 – What I Miss About the US
When I was little, I had no idea that my parent’s decision to move to the United States would ultimately change my life forever. The plan was to be abroad for 2 years and move back to Sweden. The reality? We never moved back. My parents were in their early thirties with 3 kids under the age of 6 when they decided to move abroad. … Continue reading Life as an Expat: Part 1 – The True Story
When I decided to move to the UK 3 years ago, I thought to myself, ‘how hard can it be living in London? They speak English and their culture is so similar to the American culture.’ Little did I know that the UK and America are two very different countries. Here are the three things that I’ve learned (and now very much appreciate) living in … Continue reading 3 Things I’ve Learned Living in the UK
