An Expat South of the World
In this article Claudia reflects on the differences between being an expat south or north of the world. When I left Indonesia in May 2018, I knew I was...
A photo exhibition and emotional connections abroad
Luca Bonacini is a very dear friend of mine, and of Expatclic. A longtime expat, professional photographer, father of two beautiful young men, in his experiences abroad, Luca fixes his...
Digital Ritual in Quiet Isolation
Covid-19 is affecting not only individuals, but also entire communities. Life is changing while we are adapting to new social rules. Are we completely aware of the effects on our...
How the language we speak shapes our brain
In these turbulent times, with so many examples of the difficulty we human beings face relating to each other, I end up asking myself why it is so hard for...
The bitter expat privilege of Covid-19
In this post I reflect on how COVID-19 has impacted our lives as expats, and what it has taught us. When I wrote a post on my blog about...
Use your difference to make a difference – Tayo Rockson’s mission and a wonderful book
I have another book to add to my list of books that made me. Its title is Use your difference to make a difference, and it has been written by...
You have to be very careful with dreams
It has been an absolute pleasure to have this wonderful conversation with Franco Alosio, an Italian expat living in Bucharest since 2000. Franco has been collaborating with “Parada Foundation” since...
What expats can do in time of quarantine
I’ve been thinking about how to write this article for a while. I felt a surge of inspiration from the first day that emergency was declared in my city; I...
My most important experience as a volunteer
Claudia remembers the time when she was living in Honduras, and how her experience as a volunteer there changed her. Volunteering is often confused with charity, especially when it...
Living cross-culturally: the best gift to the world
I recently came across a wonderful human being. He is, among many other things, an expat. His intercultural experience is so vast, that coming up with a satisfying interview was...