The Land Of All Things: For Expats There Is No “Perfect” Place

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Glenn Kaufmann

For those of us who like to travel, and have long wanted to live overseas, we often imagine that there’s some country/place out there, some golden, shining bastion of goodness that will cure everything, and be our “perfect” place. Sadly … Continue reading →

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Expat Ambassadors: How Migrants Answer For Their Home Countries

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Glenn Kaufmann

Given recent events, I’ve found myself watching from afar and wondering if we migrants (immigrants and emigrants) will ever be free of national accountability. Will there come a time when we won’t be called on to explain the actions (“right”, … Continue reading →

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Vagabondage: Moving Abroad & Travel Lust

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Glenn Kaufmann

We like to joke that, “The best part of living in Europe is: you’re close to the rest of Europe.” That’s our cute little, hopelessly self-absorbed, First World privilege way of saying “we love to travel. Ask us where we’ve … Continue reading →

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Love You From Afar: An Expat’s View Of Change At Home

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Glenn Kaufmann

For expats knowing where (and what) “home” is can be difficult. For many of us, we’re not really “locals” yet, but we aren’t really part of that place we came from anymore either. We’ve moved on. It/they have moved on. … Continue reading →

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The Leading Edge: Quality Of Life In a Small Country

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Glenn Kaufmann

Please recognize in advance that everything in this post is my opinion, and any “wisdom” is based solely on my lived experience. No experts were consulted, no “facts” are involved, and your mileage will definitely vary. Well, now that the … Continue reading →

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The Expat’s Guide to Housing: Irish Landlords, Renting & Foreign Property Ownership

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Glenn Kaufmann

One of the first things that expats have to adjust to in their new home is the local outlook towards renting and property ownership. In the U.S. if you don’t own, or aspire to own at some point, you are … Continue reading →

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Playing the Skins: The Expat’s Second Chance At Life

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Glenn Kaufmann

As adults we rarely get the chance for a “do over”. When you move overseas, you are, to a greater or lesser extent, given the chance to change who you are. You can try on different masks, and be someone … Continue reading →

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Migration Complete?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Glenn Kaufmann

Hi All, This is just a quick note to let you know that the aforementioned site migration appears to be complete.  There are still a few kinks to work out.  But basically things have been moved where I want them, … Continue reading →

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WordPress Changeover

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Glenn Kaufmann

Sorry for the technical post everyone, but I wanted to let you know that in the next few days/weeks I’ll be moving the blog over to a new self-hosted WordPress platform ( through WordPress.org instead of .com). If things go … Continue reading →

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I Am Moved By Water: Water and the Flow Of Migrants

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Glenn Kaufmann

I am moved, even haunted, by water. For me, the sea, lakes, rivers, canals, and streams have always had a special, almost mystical, pull. I am an infrequent sailor, an abysmal paddler, and a romantic wannabe live-aboarder. My life is … Continue reading →

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