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Climatized

Maybe I've been in Northern Sweden too long... It's 25°C and I'm melting 🥵! How did I ever live in southern parts of the US for so long?! 😂

A country to die for (2) the Tunisian winter

When I prepared my move from Switzerland to Tunisia, I worried about one thing only: summer. Heat. Forty degrees. Survival. I work from home, Tunisian houses stay cool, and worst case scenario there’s air conditioning. Plus: Tunisian summer nights are warm, alive, and forgiving. At 3 a.m. you can… read more

Tunisia – a country to die for (3) parapharmacie, or how I stopped worrying and learned to trust fate

If you’re Swiss and you hear the word parapharmacie, your brain betrays you immediately. You think: regulated. safe. boring. You imagine a polite cousin of the pharmacy. Something that wouldn’t even dare to sell chamomile tea without a leaflet, three warnings and a consent form. Let me save you… read more

Tunisia - a country to die for (1)

In Switzerland, gas comes through walls. In Tunisia, it comes through people. My gas line is currently held together by optimism and plastic tape. I should probably introduce myself before I continue talking about near-death experiences. I’m Swiss. Born and raised in a country where… read more

Home is wherever life takes me next. 😌

When it comes to international travel, what non-us bank do you prefer, and why?

Not crypto/bitcoin and preferably not online only. Europe, South America, and East Asia specifically. #expat #digitalnomad #travelabroad (edited)

Combating Loneliness

How are you dealing with loneliness when your an expat in another country? Personally I use music to keep my mind sane. How about you?

Cuenca

#cuencaecuador #travel #expat

New Horizons: Seeking Tips for International Adventures!

Hey fellow adventurers! After seven rewarding years in my current company and resident country, I'm ready to spread my wings and explore new opportunities abroad. 🌍✈️ I'm excited about the prospect of immersing myself in a new culture, but I could use some advice on how to make the leap! Whether… read more