Christine Gilbert–Writer, Photographer and Filmmaker–published a post on her Almost Fearless travel blog about what it’s like to be an expat in an exotic land.
In her article, she effectively captures many of the same experiences and feelings Heather and I frequently enjoy as we continue our slow, around the world travel adventure.
Here’s a sample of what you will discover in Christine’s post…
- How even buying something mundane like laundry detergent or tooth paste can be an adventure
- How after living in a new place for a while you might actually forget that you’re an expat
- Why depending on how adaptable you are, it can be easy to get too comfortable too quickly
- The hilarity and occasional frustration of trying to communicate in The native tongue
- Why her normal working hours have to be from midnight to 4 a.m.
- The banana effect
- The limp basil question
- How to avoid freaky weird moisturizer with “whitener”?
- Why it’s difficult to explain the differences of living in a foreign land to people back home
- Why long-term travel is so incurably addicting
Christine also talks about being, “…addicted to the little rush, the slight excitement, the added vibrancy when you’re in a new place.”
Heather and I equate this feeling to being like a wide-eyed kid on a field trip again. Everything is new, exciting, and pleasantly unfamiliar.
Bottom line: Being location liberated is a fantastic way to live and an excellent way to cultivate awareness.
Go below to get Christine’s enlightening post:
http://almostfearless.com/2011/11/01/notes-on-being-an-expat-for-now/
Enjoy!
Adam Dudley
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