Expat Life
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This series follows my journey of moving abroad in chronological order. For the best experience, we recommend starting from the beginning and reading the articles in sequence.
Why I Decided to Move Abroad: How One Trip Changed the Direction of My Life
From the outside, moving abroad can seem like a sudden decision. People imagine someone waking up one morning, buying a plane ticket, and leaving everything behind. But for most of us, the desire to live overseas begins quietly. It starts as a thought, a feeling, or a...
The Trip That Changed Everything
November 2016. American Thanksgiving week. That was the week my life changed forever, even though I didn’t fully realize it at the time. It was my first trip to Italy. I had always been in love with Italy. Ever since I could remember, I was captivated by the history,...
Homesick for Italy: The Journey Begins
I returned home from my glorious trip to Italy in December 2016. I was not the same person. I had left a piece of my heart in Italy, and deep down, I knew my life would never be the same. The holidays came and went, but my mind remained thousands of miles away. While...