Expat Experiences

Brittany Hite, Hong Kong

I’m an American journalist living and working in Hong Kong. I got here by way of Beijing, by way of New York, and originally come from Indiana. I originally moved to Beijing because I found a job there. Before that,

Shazed, Serdang

Who are you? My name is Shazed; I am a Chemical Engineer and a husband as well. I am living in Malaysia for last 3 years and completed my postgraduate here from a top research university. This was my first

Jigna, Kuala Lumpur

Who are you? My name is Jigna and I head the English Department in a reputed college in Kuala Lumpur. Before this, I have taught in an International School and have headed a group of pre-schools. I have been in

Nancy Bach, Hong Kong

Who are you? I am Nancy Bach, a wife and mother of three. I’m a chemical engineer by training, with an MBA in economics and marketing. I worked for Eastman Kodak for 28 years, first in technical, operational, and supervisory

Ken, Kuala Lumpur

Who are you? Hi, my name is Ken and I have been a consultant project manager for about 15 years. Where, when and why did you move abroad? In March 2011 I had just finished a really enjoyable 2 years

Delia Olmedo, Singapore

Who are you? My name is Delia Olmedo, I am originally from Paraguay. I am a 34-year-old and crazy about challenges. My first one was at 16-years-old when I decided to become a foreign exchange student in the USA. After

Elizabeth Huesing, Chennai

What do you do when you are a divorced 50 year-old mother of two, whose empty nest has suddenly materialized? Well, after visiting an ashram in South India in early 2011, I accepted a job in the city of Chennai

Cheryl Esteban, Abu Dhabi

My name is Cheryl Esteban, I was born and raised in the Philippines. I moved to Abu Dhabi in 2005. I am currently working as a bank Customer Service Associate. I decided to find a job overseas because back then

Alexandra Sheehan

Who are you? My name is Alexandra Sheehan and I am a 24-year-old freelance writer, blogger and editor. I also manage my own blog at thesearemysheehanigans.com. After graduating with my Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications and Leadership Studies, I

Sonja Guldi, Valais

My name is Sonja, I am a German writer living in Switzerland since 2009 with my husband and my two dogs. I write a blog named blueberriejournal about my trips and travels and all sort of things coming to my