Being sick when living abroad sucks. Being sick and alone in another country sucks even more 🤒. It's scary. You're far from your loved ones. And for some of us, hospitals bring anxiety the second we walk in (🙋♀️ me!). The last time I almost passed out in an emergency room. Getting medical help abroad isn't always easy - especially if you don't speak the local language and English speaking doctors are limited. And even with advanced language skills, medical vocabulary is a
Do you know what one of the biggest challenges of living abroad is? Last year, I asked 76 expats across 19 countries the same question and they all said the same thing - LEARNING THE LANGUAGE. Author's photo Language affects your career opportunities, confidence, friendships and is often one of the main reasons why many foreigners feel left out or lonely. One thing I’ve learned from living abroad is how differently locals open up when you speak their language. Sometimes they’
It’s no secret that Estonian has a reputation for being one of the hardest languages to learn. If you're a foreigner, you've probably heard about its 14 cases and complex grammar. Even a quick Google search can make it feel like mission impossible. And if you keep scrolling through Reddit threads or expat Facebook groups, you'll often see the ironic "good luck" aimed at anyone brave enough to even consider learning it 😁. (Source: GeographicEnigma) But at the same time, Eston
