longevity — Taking Route

When you moved overseas did you have a plan for how long you would stay? Did you imagine you'd be there for a long time, or are you considering staying longer than you originally planned? In this episode we had a conversation with Kim, our friend in Ukraine, about living overseas for the long haul. We talked about our initial plans when we moved overseas, persevering through times of doubt and hardship, and what we do, proactively, to remain and thrive in our life overseas.

PodcastTaking Route EditorsFebruary 3, 2021longevity, long-term Comments

Episode 27: Speaking Honestly About Living Overseas Long-Term with Rachel Pieh Jones

When we first move overseas, we don’t often think about the long-term implications. It’s hard to wrap our minds around what nearly 20 years of life abroad will look like, or if we’ll even make it to that point. Quite honestly, not many people do stay for that long. Rachel Pieh Jones, author of the book Stronger When we first move overseas, we don’t often think about the long-term implications.

PodcastTaking Route EditorsSeptember 23, 2019longevity, TCK, griefComment

11 Ideas for Scheduling Margin in Your Expat Life

Culture Shock and Stress, Mental HealthEmily JacksonApril 28, 2018boundaries, longevity, margin, sabbath, scheduling Comments

Bringing Back The Wonder of Life Abroad

Elizabeth SpencerMarch 3, 2018fresh outlook, longevity, weariness, wonder Comments