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An expat trailing spouse from Wales, I have spent the last 10 years turning relocation disasters into a worldwide traveling circus.

San Francisco
Joined October 2011
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And after 3hours 30 minutes on hold, @VirginAtlantic dropped my call.
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hey @VirginAtlantic, I've been on hold for three hours and 23 minutes to resolve an issue that I first asked for help with on 4th August 2021. Any chance of a little help here?
Things good houseguests never do bit.ly/2A9SfPP
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Register now for the 2017 FIGT Conference and save $100. Last year's conference sold out! #FIGT17NL #expat #TCKs thndr.me/SEex58
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A huge (and woefully underdiscussed) issue, which we are tackling in two upcoming webinars. #expat bit.ly/2eiUtFJ
2016 FREE Moving With Kids Summit. View lineup & grab your seat now! #expat #TCK buff.ly/1Ot9j7R
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So Where's Home? Great video exploring the ups and downs of #TCK and #expat life for kids vimeo.com/41264088
Ever wondered how to stop making things awkward when you enter a room of strangers? #expat bit.ly/1rz4gZw
Making friends and finding your 'people' when you move... The essential #expat guide, right here >> bit.ly/1rz4gZw
Wondering what #expats really need to know about winning friends and influencing people? Look no further.. bit.ly/1rz4gZw
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How to avoid social gaffes on an international scale... #expat #TCK bit.ly/1rz4gZw
Relocation Basics: 8 Cultural Orientation Rules You Really Need to Know bit.ly/1rz4gZw
Yesterday was World Password Day, so if you didn't upgrade those dodgy ones, here's a How To Guide. #expat bit.ly/1Ohe9Qi
Some great tips (and some slightly dodgy ones..!) - for moving in the US. #expat #movingabroad bit.ly/1QU2bMb
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In case you missed it.. 4 tips for finding your perfect #expat home bit.ly/1TLKkLZ
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Great article about those 'itchy feet' #expat moments...I'm 3 yrs in. Now worried. Hmm @expatjoy bit.ly/1TqWfwd
A must read. The first of a series of articles from #FIGT16NL presentation on coping with #expat relationship brea… buff.ly/1LV1SFG
3. Instead, I encourage you to hop on over to my Expat Lifeline Facebook page and my website: buff.ly/21oBCVx. Thanks for the fun!
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2. Defining Moves has been wonderful, but from now on, no new content will be posted on this Twitter feed.
1. Dear Defining Movers: I've been working hard to create a brand-new resource to help expats make life simple, safe & sane: Expat Lifeline.