The city is not the answer

The right destination does not fix a life that stays the same. Real relocation success starts when you get clear on what actually needs to change before you choose the city.

The summer I almost drowned (and the courage to try again)

A story about what fear does after something goes wrong — and what it takes to come back. When you return with the right support and pace, the story can change.

It’s never too late to redesign your life — and you’re never too old to begin

We talk about passports, budgets and timelines. But the real blockers are often invisible: old stories, fear, and the belief that it’s too late. This post is about clearing the mental fog before any move.

5 costly mistakes people make before moving abroad — and how to avoid them

Relocation doesn’t have to be expensive — but it does require clarity. These five missteps usually start long before the move.

Here’s how to avoid them and design a smoother transition.

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From black sheep to keynote speaker: my journey across borders

A story about choosing an intentional life across borders — before it even had a name.

7 relocation truths that bring clarity and calm before a big move

Relocation isn’t just about logistics — it’s identity work. These truths help you move with more clarity, confidence, and emotional steadiness.

Sick of traditional language classes? Try these 15 fun alternatives that actually work.

As a pentalingual linguist who could never be bothered to attend traditional classes and study standard books, let me share 15 creative and engaging ways to learn and practice a new language - the fun way.

Traveling with kids: from stress and friction to connection and joy

Family travel can feel like survival mode — or it can be a path to deeper connection. These shifts helped us move from tension to true togetherness.

The emotional odyssey of moving abroad as a family

Unveiling the challenges and triumphs as we just moved country, for the 8th time.

The highs and lows of life abroad — and the clarity that changes everything

What life abroad really looks like once the novelty fades — and how clarity changes the experience.

The power of goal setting

The moment you decide on a new goal the direction of your life changes instantly.
Read this again and let it sink in.
Now make it fun.

Why a minimalist approach works wonders when travelling

When I started out travelling 30 years ago I used to take along a huge suitcase or an oversized backpack. I used to pack my entire wardrobe - ‘just in case’. Read on to learn how to travel lightly.

8 things you need to hear before moving abroad

I relocated 19 times, 7 out of these were international moves as a family of 5.

So trust me on these 7 things to stay calm and actually find joy in the exciting process of relocating

2 years ago I quit my job

Read on to learn what happens when you take a radical decision to change your life

Fun is over once you have children

Are you one of the 99% of people in this world who were made believe that play time is over once you have children?

The pros and cons of being a digital nomad

Wanna hear a secret? I don't always love being a digital nomad...

Why you should take your kids to Japan

Japan is open to tourists again. Read on to understand why I am obsessed with the land of the rising sun.

How to fall in love with Senegal

And what it is like to deep dive into this wonderful West African country.

How to plan your travels through 10 simple W questions

Travelling isn’t just about the ‘Where’ and ‘What’. Before nailing down your destination when planning your travels I highly recommend to ask yourself and your group these 10 crucial W questions which we have put together over the years and which help us to define our next trip.

Northern Ireland - a secret gem

Have you ever been to the Green Island? Read on to find out what made us spend two wonderful years in Northern Ireland and why you should, too.

5 tips for a perfect cabin stay in the Alps

We recently spent some truly wonderful days in a self-contained mountain hut in the Dolomites together with two other families and here is what we learned

8 travel trends for transformation in 2022

Let’s be realistic here, traveling won’t be back to pre-2019 levels and that is a good thing. This is our opportunity to find new approaches, to adapt and to discover new ways of exploring, of adapting our mindset, evolving and learning something new.

Middle East family travel adventure

How to mix fun, adventure, good food, history and culture into one family trip. In winter.

Backpacking China with a toddler?

Is that even possible? We did just that with our little boy Paco when he was only 18 months old.