A few weeks ago (before end-of-winter illnesses and school holidays) we were invited to Esbjerg's rådhus - city hall - for a welcome event with the mayor. I went along with the kids, despite somehow thinking that after 6 months of living here I barely felt like a welcome was necessary. (Only a serial expat would… Continue reading Esbjerg: What Do You Know?
Category: Expat Living
Our Danish-ish Christmas
Back in October people kept asking me what we would do for Christmas. It was a matter of days since we'd moved into our house, I'd had no routine for months, and boxes were still piled in barely-furnished rooms. I would have been quite happy pretending that Christmas wasn't going to be a thing until… Continue reading Our Danish-ish Christmas
Friendship on the Move: Transcending Time and Continents
November has been quiet around here because, after my first attempt two years ago, I'm again taking part in NaNoWriMo. (Let me know in the comments or on Facebook or Instagram if you want to know how I'm doing with that, writerly types.) But some exciting news has me thinking lots of thoughts that I… Continue reading Friendship on the Move: Transcending Time and Continents
Denmark Sketch: At the Pool
'Are you coming or not?' MT has promised the kids a visit to the pool this rainy Sunday. 7 yo is very keen, but 5 yo is resisting. I bring up pictures from the pool's website, showing splash pools surrounded by brightly coloured fountains and play areas, and he agrees to go along, although still… Continue reading Denmark Sketch: At the Pool
How to Hit the Ground Running – Part Two: Expat Mindset
When I started compiling my thoughts about the idea of 'hitting the ground running' as an expat, I realised that I had too much to say in one post! Although we don't have a very long list of countries under our belt, our circumstances put us through a lot of moves over a short period… Continue reading How to Hit the Ground Running – Part Two: Expat Mindset
How to Hit the Ground Running – Part One: Expat Hacks
'She came to the welcome lunch 2 days after landing and contributed home bakes to the potluck even though she's still living in a hotel room? Oooh, she really hit the ground running!' Ok, that's an exaggerated example. Only just. But there are some of us who've been through so many moves (6, for me,… Continue reading How to Hit the Ground Running – Part One: Expat Hacks
Family Life and Fitting In – A Month of Danish Living
It's a month since we arrived in Denmark and if you're following on Instagram or Facebook you know that we've already done a lot of exploring round these parts. Meanwhile, we've also been getting our heads around our new life and lifestyle; although we've yet to fully settle in, we're already getting a sense of… Continue reading Family Life and Fitting In – A Month of Danish Living
Moving Stories: A Long Stay in Limboland
As I write this we're in week 14 of what I once estimated could be a 16-week transition; it's gonna take a bit longer. The transition began when our move was confirmed and my daily routine was suspended: in favour of clearing out, preparing our shipment, travel planning; dismantling our life in Congo while researching… Continue reading Moving Stories: A Long Stay in Limboland
Moving Stories: Expat Time Travel
With 'Moving Stories', I'm writing a series of posts about what's on my mind as we prepare for our next move, with hopefully some insight into the unique circumstances of moving around the world as - like the word or not - an expat. So we're here again, well and truly waist deep in the… Continue reading Moving Stories: Expat Time Travel
Your Brazzaville Escape Plan
It's easy to feel a bit stuck in our industrial small-town corner of central Africa. Direct flights out are very few, and very expensive. In our case, MT has not so far been able to take any holiday time to coincide with the school holidays. Our last relaxing family holiday feels like a long time… Continue reading Your Brazzaville Escape Plan
