Coming Home: A New Edge of Place
Moving countries is never just about geography. It’s about identity, change, and the messy in-between of leaving one world while stepping into another. This July, my husband, our two teenagers, ...
A Free Journaling Workbook to help expat women navigate life abroad
Discover Maria’s free journaling workbook for expat women + listen to Episode 3 of the Almost Local podcast about the 5 big dilemmas of expat life.
20 Tips for expats Building Community Abroad (That Actually Work)
Moving abroad and feeling isolated? Discover 20 honest, practical tips for building community and making real friends in a new country—without the awkward small talk.
Why I Created Almost Local: The Expat Dilemma
When does a place stop feeling temporary? When do you stop calling it ‘this city’ and start saying ‘home’? I’ll never forget the first time I gave someone directions in ...