by Solene | Mar 15, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
Just over 10 years ago, I moved abroad for the first time. Since then, I have lived in six countries and travelled to 46. Conscious of the fact that – unlike me – not all those who live beyond borders have chosen to do so, I have decided to challenge...
by Solene | Mar 9, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
Having moved around quite a bit, I honestly thought I had this whole Beyond Borders way of life figured out. That was until death struck again just over a week ago. Unexpected and unforgiving, the realisation of its undeniable permanence hit me full force. It reminded...
by Solene | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
Before moving to China, I did hours and hours of online research, read everything I could lay my hands on and asked countless questions to friends who’d lived out there. By the time I left, I was as prepared as I could ever have been and felt confident that I would be...
by Solene | Jan 25, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
Moving Beyond Borders means leaving a chapter of your life behind and starting to write a new one. It’s both extremely exciting and equally daunting. “I don’t know anyone there, how am I going to make friends?” I wondered as I moved to Norway, aged 18. Little did I...
by Solene | Jan 11, 2018 | Articles Beyond Borders
Travelling and living abroad bring their fair share of challenges. One of them is meeting people. I can’t tell you how many international newbies events I’ve attended over the years. And how many times I’ve just stood there hesitant and awkward. A useful way to break...
by Solene | Dec 28, 2017 | Articles Beyond Borders
For those of us that think we’re still in August – blame the hot and sunny Melbourne weather – I’m sorry to bring it to you but in 4 days it will be January 2018! Already?! The beginning of a brand new year… The start of each year brings...
