Here’s another expat mother writing on how being expats effects her kids – both challenging and rewarding. Read more opinions on this topic in Tiny Travellers.
Early January: The compulsory ritual of the screening of the passing year, what we did well and what we could do better.
Expatriating your family is a selfish choice: You are dragging your kids in countries they have not chosen, they must make new friends, learn new ways of life. After almost a year in Cebu, I am wondering: Is Philippines a Wise choice for my Attilas ? or should we consider heading back to Europe ?
- They are losing their « Europeanitude».
Those poor kids have no idea of what Autumn means, its colors, its tastes, the warmth of its pashminas. Here in the Philippines, there is no season: It’s either hot and dry. Or hot and humid.
Options are limited : the Attilas can only play by the beach, explore the sea life and know how to swim like fishes before they they can walk or do a bit of…
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The title caught my eye as I’m of Filipino background. A very interesting take indeed. Thanks for reblogging/sharing.
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Glad you liked it! You can visit Estelea’s blog to read more about their adventures in Philippines :)
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I’ve just visited & now following her blog. Thanks to you for discovering her =))
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Welcome :))
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