
expat life


10 Eco-friendly gift ideas for the holidays (that don’t break the bank!)
The holiday season is upon us and that means that it is time to start thinking about gift ideas for all of those that are important to us: family, friends, […]

Preparing for a move the eco way: Downsizing (Part 2)
So last week, I shared with you information on the benefits of starting move preparation early, various places to sell your items, and finding local charities. If you haven’t read […]

Personal News Update Nov. 2018
Hey All! It is time for this month’s personal update! For most of the month of October, I was in Varna, Bulgaria but for the last eight days, I’ve been […]

Preparing for a move the eco way: Downsizing (Part 1)
It doesn’t really matter who you are or where you are going: moving is stressful. There is so much to be done and not enough hands, time, or boxes to […]

Five things that make it easier to be green in South Korea vs Japan
Anyone that knows me personally knows that I am not a good fit for living in South Korea. I much prefer the living and working culture in Japan over South […]

Five tips for what to do when your interests aren’t green
Everyone has a weakness. In fact, many people have more than one and these become most apparent when trying to make changes in their lives. As a seasoned green shopper, […]