Expat Life, Coronavirus and feeling just a little bit flat

Seven and a half years ago we chose to leave the UK and start our expat adventure, albeit reluctantly on my part, since then we’ve…

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First Half Term Down

What a funny old half term it’s been. Here in Qatar it feels as though my boys have always been at their new school, whilst…

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Expat Life: Should we stay or should we go?

With the coronavirus pandemic looming over us, we have been struggling with our feelings surrounding our expat life. Should we stay, be with my husband…

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Has the COVID-19 Pandemic changed the way I feel about expat living

Prior to moving to Dubai in 2013 I was adamant I did NOT want to be an expat. No way. It was difficult enough for…

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5 of my favourite Dubai restaurants

This month marks four years since we left our lives in Dubai. It’s gone by in a blink of an eye! As Dubai begins to…

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The tale of the reluctant expat

I was a reluctant expat. I did not want to leave London, which in itself is kind of ironic as I didn’t want to move…

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The importance of expat friendships – even though you know you’ll have to say goodbye

We’ve had a rough few months with goodbyes, losing some of our closest friends here in Doha. Changing the dynamic of what is left behind…

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