Girls' Guide To Living Abroad

Stories, tips, and step-by-step guides to navigating life in a different country.

29/10/2024

So excited. ✨

Grab your wine and popcorn... 🍿🍷

13/09/2024

"If my body is a temple, it’s the kind Indiana Jones barely escapes while running for his life."

27/08/2024

Let's talk about it.

https://girlsguidetolivingabroad.substack.com/p/tuesday-thread-expat-blackmail

Let's start weaving a global safety net by sharing our stories.

23/08/2024

There’s a lot of people out there suffering rn. Hope my story helps provide some comfort and guidance.

https://girlsguidetolivingabroad.substack.com/p/guide-to-losing-a-loved-one-living-abroad

This is my 100th post!

09/08/2024

Here's Mitra Sabeti's take on life on Koh Phangan. 🏝️

Life on a tropical island is way more simple, but it ain’t fu***ng easy.

02/08/2024

Is the EU slowly shutting the gates? 🚧

The EU is pulling up the drawbridge to migrants and asylum seekers. Is this a sign of things to come?

30/07/2024

On today's Tuesday Thread, we're dishing about the biggest problems we face in our lives abroad.

What's your biggest challenge rn?

Pull up a chair and spill! 🍵

29/07/2024

**I'D LOVE YOUR INPUT**

So I've started a new feature on my blog, Tuesday Threads, where each week we discuss a different topic. So far, it's gotten an awesome response!

Here's the one about co-parenting abroad, with some super insightful comments from some girls who've really been through it: https://girlsguidetolivingabroad.substack.com/p/living-abroad-discussions-what-was

And here's the first one that asked, What was your big break abroad? Which got a huge amount of responses! https://girlsguidetolivingabroad.substack.com/p/tuesday-thread-co-parenting-abroad

I'd love to know: What living abroad topics are most interesting to you? Comment down below to let me know and I might just use your idea!

Here are a few ideas I'm considering for upcoming Tuesday Threads:

✨ NAVIGATING HEALTHCARE: What are the challenges and surprises of healthcare in your new home?

😂 CULTURAL MISHAPS: Share your funniest or most embarrassing cultural faux pas.

💼 OVERSEAS CAREERS: Tips and stories about working in a foreign country.

❤️ LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS: How do you keep the love alive across borders?

🏡 HOMESICKNESS: What strategies have helped you cope with missing home?

🗣️ LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE: What are your best tips and resources for picking up the local language?

👶 RAISING KIDS IN A NEW CULTURE: Insights and challenges of parenting abroad.

📝 NAVIGATING BUREAUCRACY: Share your stories about dealing with visas, work permits, and other official processes.

🍽️ FOOD ADVENTURES: What new cuisines have you tried and loved (or not so much)?

Can't wait to hear your thoughts and suggestions! Comment below or send me a message if there's a topic you're passionate about. Let's keep these conversations going!

STAY TUNED FOR A NEW TOPIC TOMORROW!

What could possibly go wrong?

19/07/2024

"I spent the better part of an early July morning on Airbnb, like, ALL of Airbnb, shouting things over my shoulder like, “Ben, Africa is close, do you want to go there? Or France? We could live in my van in Canada? I think it needs a new motor, could Jeff do that?”

Megan MacDonald is back. Read here:

When your global living plans go t**s up, manifest better ones.