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Debunked Myths About Life in Dubai
When I first heard of our opportunity to move to Dubai, I fled to Google. I had a number of questions, from whether it was even legal...
Feb 214 min read


Your Wellbeing as a New Expat, and Why it Should Come First
Between handling logistics before, during and after the move, adjusting to a new culture and climate, and supporting your family through...
Feb 63 min read


Daily Habits to Get Back on Track With Your Goals
Have you ever set ambitious goals, only to find yourself slipping away from them a few weeks later? If so, you’re not alone. The...
Jan 315 min read


How to Gain Financial Security as a Trailing Spouse
When I emigrated abroad following my husband, I had to give up my job a an Occupational Therapist and rely on his income. I chose not to...
Jan 244 min read


Master the Art of Goal Setting With These Simple Strategies
Once you've become acclimatised to your new surroundings as an expat, setting goals can be a great way to steer your efforts toward a...
Jan 104 min read


7 Creative Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday as a New Expat
It’s my birthday today (Jan 3rd), and like many of you, I’m celebrating without my friends and family from back home. For me, the timing...
Jan 33 min read


10 Ways to Live More Sustainably in Dubai
When I first arrived in Dubai, I was struck by a feeling of opposition towards one of my core values: sustainability. The apartment we...
Dec 27, 20245 min read


Top 20 Mobile Apps for Life in Dubai
Living in a new country often means many of the apps we rely on back home are not available. In this post, I'll let you know all the apps...
Dec 13, 20245 min read


The Key to Happiness While Adjusting to Expat Life
Do you ever feel like you'll never be happy or content as a new expat? I've been an expat in Dubai for over 2 years and I still have...
Nov 29, 20245 min read


Redesigning Life as a Trailing Spouse as Your Nest Empties
I met up with a new friend the other day who brought to light something that I hadn't considered before - what happens when a trailing...
Nov 22, 20244 min read


Find Meaningful Career Opportunities as an Ambitious Trailing Spouse.
If you're familiar with my own story , you might already know that one of the most concerning aspects of becoming a trailing spouse was...
Nov 15, 20246 min read


How to Create Your Dream Life as a Trailing Spouse
As a coach, I often hear from clients that they feel adrift, unsure of their purpose, or disconnected from their past goals and...
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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