Expat Book Review

ExpatInfoDesk July 31, 2013 No Comments

Expat Book Review: The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition

The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition written by Tina Quick provides insightful guidance for expatriate teenagers who are planning on returning to their home country for further education. Aimed squarely at Third Culture Kids (TC...

ExpatInfoDesk July 3, 2013 No Comments

Expat Book Review: Petite Anglaise

Petite Anglaise by Catherine Sanderson describes how one expatriate’s blog has changed her life in ways she never expected. Originally a frank blog detailing the adventures of an expat living in Paris, France, Petite Anglaise the novel chron...

ExpatInfoDesk June 18, 2013 No Comments

Expat Book Review: Freeways to Flip-Flops

Freeways to Flip-Flops: A Family's Year of Gutsy Living on a Tropical Island by Sonia Marsh tells the true story of how Sonia, her husband, Duke, and their three sons moved from suburban Los Angeles to spend a year in Belize in search for a free...

ExpatInfoDesk April 3, 2013 No Comments

Expat Book Review: The Expat Arc

The Expat Arc: An Expat's Journey Over Culture Shock tells the personal story of Danielle Barkhouse, a Canadian-born citizen who experiences life as a trailing spouse in many different countries throughout the world. The Expat Arc focuses spec...

ExpatInfoDesk March 21, 2013 No Comments

Expat Book Review: Many Ships, One Boat

Many Ships, One Boat – Singapore Expat Tales and Tips, edited by Madanmohan Rao is a compilation of stories written by expatriates who live in Singapore. Each chapter of the book presents a different story by a different person and the compilati...

ExpatInfoDesk February 14, 2013 No Comments

Expat Book Review: Iron and Silk

When it comes to expat destinations that are challenging, China almost certainly tops the list, even by today’s standards. However, compared with 25 years ago, life as an expatriate in China is significantly easier than it once was and globalizatio...

ExpatInfoDesk January 30, 2013 No Comments

Expat Book Review: One Year in Wonderland

One Year in Wonderland: A True Tale of Expat Life in Dubai written by Christopher Combe, tells the story of how Chris swaps life in North Yorkshire for the tax-free living and the year-round sunshine on offer in Dubai. The book is built from b...

ExpatInfoDesk December 31, 2012 No Comments

Expat Book Review: Diplomatic Baggage

Diplomatic Baggage, The Adventures of a Trailing Spouse, describes the trials and tribulations of Brigid Keenan, a young fashion journalist who falls in love with a diplomat and finds herself traveling the world as the wife of a diplomat. Thirty ...

ExpatInfoDesk December 3, 2012 No Comments

Expat Book Review: Dancing in the Fountain

Dancing in the Fountain: How to Enjoy Life Abroad by Karen McCann recounts the adventures of an American couple who leave behind their native home of Cleveland in Ohio to experience life in Spain. Tired of the snow and cold in Ohio, the coupl...

ExpatInfoDesk November 22, 2012 No Comments

Expat Book Review: Expat Life Slice by Slice

Expat Life Slice by Slice was written by long-term expatriate Apple Gidley. The book is a memoir of her adult life and describes the places she has visited and the amazing experiences she has had along the way through her trials and tribulations ...