This episode explores the emotional journey during the last month of an expat assignment. Tina shares her experiences and observed patterns, emphasising the importance of appreciating the final moments and the people who made the stay memorable. Tina addresses the grief of leaving familiar spaces and the excitement of new beginnings. Listeners are encouraged to embrace a full spectrum of emotions and prepare for future challenges with positivity. She also provides tips for those staying behind, suggesting they explore new opportunities and make the most of incoming changes.

In this emotional episode, Tina shares the challenges her family faced after the passing of a family member in September. Despite meticulous planning, the situation quickly escalated, leading to unexpected decisions and the realization that sometimes plans cannot account for the unpredictability of emotions. Tina highlights the importance of family support and the invaluable advice from her children's teacher, who emphasized the importance of being together during such times. Tina’s story underscores the intricacies of living abroad and handling personal loss away from one's home country.

In this episode Tina recounts her family's move from Europe to Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares the challenges they faced, including tight document submission deadlines and the nerve-wracking flight from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh City. Stranded for 22 hours in Bangkok due to last-minute landing permission issues, the family experienced an unprecedented calm among passengers. Despite the stress, they finally made it to Saigon, ready to start their new life. Tune in to hear all the adventures and preparations for this international relocation.