My Interview with Kristie... The Restless Traveler
QUESTION NO. 10. Where do you think you'll go next?I am a traveler. At least I believe so that is why I am so sure that once the travel bug bites me again... there i

My Interview with Kristie... Practical Tips
QUESTION NO. 9. Any practical tips for the new expats out there?Moving or migrating is a big decision one has to make. It is like going to war. You need to be prepared and ready... emotionally, physically and perhaps spiritually to survive the challenges awaiting you.My practical tips are very common and simple. I know a lot

My Interview with Kristie... The Culture Shock
QUESTION NO. 8. Did you experience culture shock when you moved? What was that like? How did you overcome it?Culture shock and adjustment are two basic components inevitable to migration. They are considered as packaged deal. The only difference between the two is how the person deal with them.In my

My Interview with Kristie... The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
QUESTION NO. 7. What are some of the good, the bad, the ugly…and the funny things you have experienced living overseas? Please share any funny or fun stories you have about the place you are living.Living in Maine for almost two years now, I have a lot of experiences both exciting and unexpected... both beautiful and ugly... both unforgetable and traumatic.I am always amazed at how we are so closed to nature. It amused me when I would meet a deer crossing the dirt road when I go for a morning

My Interview with Kristie... The Permanent Change
QUESTION NO. 6. Do you want to move back to where you came from? If not, what is it about the expat life that makes it all worth it to you?Do I want to move back to where I came from? YES and NO.Yes. I will surely go back home but only for a short visit or extended vacation. Don't get me wrong. I love my country and the people I left behind...my family...