A little melancholy, I arrived at the subway station in suspense of the evening’s festivities. I had worked all day, and now it was time to walk, talk, and experience Christmas in South Korea. It would be my first Christmas in Korea away from all things familiar. As I exited the subway station I was greeted with the sound of Christmas music dancing in the air and huge Christmas trees ...
Although my family did not really celebrate commercial holidays, Thanksgiving has always been a time where we gathered, reminisced, and appreciated one another just because. As an expat the most challenging times can be the nostalgic moments that are normally spent with the people you love. Expat life often encompasses a myriad of highs and lows. However, the holiday season can ...
“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” – Alexander Pope Assumptions & Expectations Cha Jones, June 17, 2014 The best advice to be given as an expatriate is “don’t assume anything.” As you prepare to venture into this ...
