Community is Important!

Here at Taking Route, we want to be a supportive community for expats around the globe. We accomplish this goal through our personal stories and our shared experiences. At its core, we want this space to help others feel seen, understood, encouraged, and loved -- but most importantly, we want you to believe, in the deepest part of your soul, that you are not alone.

We’ve built our community so there’s something for everyone here.

Instagram expat community

We like to keep things real over on Instagram. It’s always been a great place to relate to one another and build a sense of camaraderie with fellow expats around the globe. We also like to keep things light and funny – so our Instagram account is where you’ll find our homemade expat memes.

As someone who struggled with the idea of false martyrdom during our first several years overseas, I wanted to present a life that appeared successful and exotic, yet humble, and never admit defeat to those watching me from the outside. I struggled w

Tag a mother/friend/woman in your life who needs to be reminded she is seen and she’s doing a great job. &hearts;️

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These slides were created from an article in our current collection. If the awesome mothers in your life aren’t on Ins

(Be honest, did you read this in the little old lady’s voice?)

Many of us live in countries where beef is either not an option or very expensive. That’s why we think you’ll really appreciate this savory recipe @__caroline.ellis wh

Two years came and went, and it was time to begin the process of repatriation. We met with our relocation assistant, made attempts to terminate our cell phone contract early (not an easy feat in Germany #iykyk), and divided our belongings into &ldquo

Often, it's what we say that makes us sound like idiots. We tell the clerk at the furniture store that we'd like to buy a two-person boat instead of a bed. We try to express sympathy to our grieving friend, and end up saying something like, “Oo

I have always loved Taylor Swift. (Fun fact: we went to the same Vacation Bible School in Pennsylvania in 1995 and no, I am not making that up.) But recently, I’ve realized one more thing we have in common: I, too, have been through many eras.

🎧 NEW EPISODE 🎧

In this episode, we’re celebrating the latest release of “Liturgies and Laments for the Sojourner: Volume One,” co-authored by @heatherfallis, @etamikacrybinski, and our very own @aliciathewriter.

This book is t

Another Current Collection is now live! Some of the topics covered in this quarter’s collection include:

Repatriation
Sense of home
Marriage
Compassion Fatigue
Expat Motherhood
Culture Shock
Making mistakes

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We’re taking a week off from Instagram so we can focus on getting our APR-JUN collection ready. Lots of fresh new content is coming your way soon!

In the meantime, tell us here in the comments section (or in the question box in our stories) wh

Dear Creative Expat…

I see you.

I see you wanting to create but feeling lost in a city you don't know very well—maybe even years after moving there. I see you texting a picture to your local friends and asking, “where can I fi

🎧 NEW EPISODE 🎧

Navigating Medical Emergencies (and Mysteries) in a Foreign Context | Episode 21

⬅️ Swipe to listen to a clip, and then find the episode where ever you listen to podcasts.
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Sometimes our expat homes can be, how do I say it nicely? Quirky. Surprising. Confounding.

There are also so many things to love about our global houses. Maybe it’s the neighbors or the view or the bidet. 🚽

We haven’t had a roll call

I have been living with my parents, in their home, in the house they bought when I was ten-years-old, for nearly three years. I am a married woman, and I turned forty while living here. This was most definitely not the plan. I’m not supposed to

facebook private group

There’s a private Facebook community you can be a part of simply by answering three questions. It’s not spammy and there aren’t any internet trolls. Therefore, It’s a safe place to ask your questions, get advice, or vent about some cultural struggles. You’re in good company there. No Judgey McJudgersons allowed.

The Traveling Academy

Finally, for expat families educating their TCKs, we realized there was so much information to share on the topic. So, we decided it deserved its own Instagram account. Thus, The Traveling Academy was born. It’s a collaborative account, with content about home school, local school, international school, as well as content about sending TCKs off to college.