Expat Life Archives - Farsickness

The 7 Stages of Repatriation

February 5, 2015

Coming home after spending a long time abroad is a strange process. In some ways it can feel good to be back with friends, family, and everything familiar; but other times it can feel like all your happiness was slowly drained out on the flight ...Read More

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What I Miss (And Don’t Miss) About Living in London

October 28, 2014

Exactly two months ago I left London to move back to United States. Two months ago I got on a plane I really didn’t want to get on and cried so hard at takeoff that the flight attendant was actually concerned for me. Two ...Read More

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The Life of an American Expat in London

April 1, 2014

I used to look down on people who chose to study abroad in places like London or Sydney. “What could you possibly learn when you study in an English speaking country?” I thought to myself. I saw living abroad as a way to immerse ...Read More

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When Your Heart is Halfway Around the World

March 18, 2014

The other day I woke up with a heavy, homesick heart. In my dreams I had been in Seoul. Ignoring the part of the dream where I kidnapped a small child at the wedding of my former boss, it was a perfect reunion with ...Read More

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In Search of a Hobby: Learning to Uke

February 6, 2014

“What are your hobbies?” asked one of my new classmates on a warm, sunny afternoon as we sat on the college green. Um. Hobbies? I quickly wracked my brain. Some people might count this blog as a hobby, I guess. I do like photography. ...Read More

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When Friendsgiving is Thanksgiving

December 3, 2013

The term Friendsgiving seems to have come into some amount of popularity over the past few years. Friendsgiving, if you don’t know, is a separate Thanksgiving celebration usually held the weekend before or after the holiday when friends gather for another meal. I fully ...Read More

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I Moved Again…and Other News

September 12, 2013

Since I last blogged I spent 10 days in Seattle, a weekend in Cincinnati, five days in North Carolina, and about 36 hours in Detroit. Oh, and I moved to London. If you’re following me on Instagram or Twitter you’re probably already aware of this, ...Read More

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Farewell Korea: What I Learned in the Land of the Morning Calm

March 4, 2013

On Saturday morning I took the subway to Incheon Airport, handed over my Alien Registration Card, boarded a Manila boud flight, and said goodbye to the place I called home for the past two years. Possibly forever. Korea changed me. This country forced me ...Read More

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Delicious Delivery Options in Korea

February 25, 2013

Being an expat can have its downsides. You miss your family and friends. You miss watching live sporting events. You miss food. You miss beer. You miss convenience. Luckily, there are a few enterprising people here in Korea who have started businesses to help ...Read More

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