Kat Smith, A Way Abroad

Kat Smith, A Way Abroad

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I’m back and more tired than ever
Am I taking holidays wrong? Because I'm always more tired, not less, by the end of them.
 • Kat Smith
The longest home we've had
Realizing that Trieste, and even more specifically our current apartment, is the longest we've both lived anywhere in the last 13 years.
 • Kat Smith
The Queen of Saying Goodbye
Although not something I'm necessarily proud of, all expats/nomads eventually become really, really good at saying goodbye.
 • Kat Smith
Finding Your People Abroad
Making friends isn't always easy but is a huge step towards settling in & getting your life abroad to feel like home.
 • Kat Smith
Your Move Won't Just Affect You
It'll affect your friends and family, too. Even if they aren't moving with you, you'll need to take some time and space to prepare them all the same.
 • Kat Smith
Is Moving Abroad Like in The Summer I Turned Pretty?
This is in response to Season 3, Episode 10/11 of The Summer I Turned Pretty and it's depiction of moving abroad. Save for later if you want to avoid…
 • Kat Smith
The Reality of La Dolce Vita
While I adore living in Italy, it's not all aperol spritz and slow sunsets. Here's a little look into the reality of moving here and the bureaucracy…
 • Kat Smith
Choosing the Obvious
The internal struggle from someone who has always loved chasing the unknown but now wants to live in one of the most popular countries in the world.
 • Kat Smith
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