Heidelbergerin
American expat in England
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Registration: 31 January 2007
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
I wish for that feeling of belonging sometimes, and now I'm afraid I won't find it anywhere. If I go back to the US I'll always be thinking in the back of my mind how it's better in Germany because their vacation laws, health care system, and ... Read More
How often do you make it back home? by daileyjoy
We have been in Romania now for less than 2 months and are already being blasted with "Coming home for Christmas" Well Christmas would be hard 1/2 a world away with 2 children so I explaine that Christmas cannot happen it would be too hard only to ...
I think it will work out to about once a year for us, and generally for big events. (Say, weddings.) It's expensive, and we aren't some of those expats who are living with lots of money from a corporation that moved us - we moved on our own and ... Read More
Which European country has the best cost of living?
I think the cost of moving to all of these places from the US would be similar since you'd be dealing with US shipping companies, etc. Read More
Are there other alternatives beside using VOIP to callback families?
In my experience the calling cards you can get (at least in Germany) are not worth it at all. They aren't really any cheaper than just using a typical calling plan. Other countries may have better ones, though. So, not sure I can help you there. ... Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
Please list item & what country your from/country your in
I am from the US. I was missing peanut butter cups until I discovered they were being sold at the Rewe Getraenke Markt! Maybe they are sold elsewhere too. I miss Taco Bell also, and other American "Mexican" food. You can get it here but it's not ... Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
When we were considering whether to make the move to Germany, I was very concerned about being a Trailing Spouse and all the mental health issues that can arise from being in this situation. I had a great social network where we were living and am ... Read More
The american dream ... by Julien
What do you think about the American dream? Is it a dream only or can it become reality? Does America give you the chance you'll never get anywhere else? I am young french guy who feels European and who might move to the US in a couple of ...
My god, Tricia, where do you live?? I'm really sorry you've had such an awful experience in the US. I am a US citizen and find your treatment very embarrassing! I've never even heard of the term "sand nigger". Perhaps you can relocate within the ... Read More