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4 Qualities Being An Expat Won’t Change
(3 minute read) It’s inevitable that choosing to uproot your life and move abroad to another country will forever change you. In some ways, such as language development and cultural appreciation, for the…
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5 Discoveries that Made Moving Abroad a Breeze
It’s been fun writing for the blog week after week and documenting our experiences as an expat family. I hope to look back someday on this exciting chapter and remember the journey all…
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7 Common Misconceptions About Barcelona & 1 Absolute Truth
We sure thought we had it all figured out. Surely our diligent internet research had us prepared us about the new city we would be relocating to! In some cases, yes. But after…
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How We Celebrated an American Christmas in Spain
Inhale. Annnnnnd exhale. Did anyone else breathe an enormous sigh of relief now that the holidays are OVER? Don’t get me wrong, I love the preparations and hate how fast it all ends!…
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My Advice for Hosting Thanksgiving While Living Abroad
After two years of tackling our favorite holiday here in Spain, Halloween, we’ve really got it figured out. (See previous article https://theexpatchronicle.net/2018/11/04/blending-traditions-part-1-halloween/ ) It’s a day that seems to be embraced all over…
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5 Fail-Proof Cures for Expat Homesickness
Most recently since our family’s relocation from America to Spain, the Fall season also represents a slight tinge of…homesickness. When I long for apple cider, candy corns, roasting marshmallows and the crackle of…
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Why Halloween in Barcelona is Amazing
If you’ve ever met me personally, if we’re friends on social media – HELL, if you’ve ever strolled past our home in New Jersey during the month of October, you know ONE thing.…
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6 Surprises About Raising Kids in Spain
Life abroad really does give you an entirely new perspective into the world – especially European life being more liberal in nature than American life – which at times can seem overrun with…
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Why Our Third Baby Made Moving Abroad Even Better!
On an afternoon in early November, my husband and I stood face to face slightly shivering from both nerves and from the autumn chill in the air. Friends and family joined us, but…
