Living abroad is an amazing experience but can be very tough at times – new habits, new entourage, new culture, new healthcare, new work mentality, new codes, etc. Readaptation is necessary and the reality may not match the expectations. How to overcome this?
Following a conference I gave on culture shock & reverse culture shock, I’m about to post a mini-series on expatriation to offer you psychological & emotional tips as well as practical advice. When I first moved to London, it was quite a hassle since I had to wait for about […]
Reverse Culture Shock – my feelings in London and Paris. Comparing mentalities in each capital. I was away for a week, fully happy strolling in another European capital I had never visited, Brussels, and this reminded me of my passion for fully international cities. I did miss writing and interacting […]
I have been experiencing a very strange feeling since I came back from Brussels, my brain has suddenly gone into total overload! Too many thoughts, too many emotions, too many stories I wanted to share, and yet none of them I could spontaneously write in decent words. Have you ever […]