What happens when life takes you across four countries, multiple languages, and completely different cultures? In this episode of the Almost Local Podcast, I sat down with Andrea, originally from ...
Living in New Zealand changed me in ways I never expected. In this reflective Almost Local episode and blog post, Maria explores culture shock, Kiwi culture, friendship abroad, belonging, and ...
After moving to New Zealand, many social dynamics felt difficult to explain — until I read The Culture Map by Erin Meyer. In this reflection, Maria explores Kiwi culture, friendship ...
Living abroad changes more than your address. In this evolving collection of Almost Local Truths, María reflects on culture shock, friendship abroad, identity shifts, loneliness, belonging, and the emotional realities ...
Living abroad changes you in ways you don’t always expect. At first, it might feel exciting — a fresh start, a new country, a different lifestyle. But over time, many ...
What does living abroad really feel like? In this episode, Yani shares her journey across Argentina, the US, Australia, and New Zealand — and the lessons on identity, belonging, and ...
Last Saturday, a small group of international women gathered around a table in Auckland for another Almost Local Coffee Circle. What started with a simple question quickly turned into stories ...
Moving abroad changes more than your address. In our first Almost Local workshop in Auckland, women shared what they left behind — including confidence — and what they’re slowly rebuilding ...
A Gathering for International Women Building Community Abroad Moving to a new country changes more than your address — it shifts your sense of belonging, identity, and connection. That’s why ...
Why this book, and why now Some books arrive at exactly the right moment. Migrants: The Story of Us All is one of those. This month at Almost Local, we’re ...
