by Solene | Jan 23, 2019 | Articles Beyond Borders
New Year, New Life, New Merde… Excuse my French. I can’t even begin to tell you how many “new year” posts I’ve read since the beginning of January. What I can say is that poor old ‘resolutions’ seem to have gone out of fashion and been replaced by ‘goals’. ...
by Solene | Dec 31, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
The end of the year is near. After a couple of weeks spent unwinding, eating, and reconnecting with friends and family, I began to feel a profound need to reflect. Then yesterday, hoping to escape the cold, my parents, my sister and I entered a cosy café. As I slowly...
by Solene | Nov 8, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
This weekend, my partner and I will move out of the flat we’ve called home for a year. Our landlord decided to sell the property and the new owners want to live here so they’ve asked us to leave. Preparing this unwanted move has reminded me how daunting...
by Solene | Oct 24, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
Do you want to quit your job and move abroad? Makes sense. Countless people out there are telling you to hate your 9-5, to follow your dreams, and to change your life. Although some of them are full of good intentions, most are just after your wallet. In the last few...
by Solene | Oct 4, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
A year ago today, I flew from Shanghai to Melbourne with a one-way ticket and waaaaay too much extra luggage! After 12 hours up in the air, I landed with the biggest possible smile on my face. As the plane touched down, it felt as though a weight flew off of my...
by Solene | Sep 25, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
Last Thursday, I attended the Melbourne Mobility Forum. The room was filled with companies who currently assist or are keen to assist employees as they relocate to a different country. How lucky are these people?! I thought to myself feeling slightly envious as I...
