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Resolution-free January!
A woman celebrating New Year 7 top tips for thriving in 2025. Photographs: Pexels Text: Fiona L Smith As January begins, we’re in the...
The International
Jan 7, 20254 min read


Hygge Christmas
An expat's guide to festive connection in Copenhagen. Photographs: Pexels Text: Ophelia Wu As the days grow shorter and the Danish...
The International
Dec 9, 20243 min read


How do you choose your dream company?
Photographs: Unsplash Text: Leslea Petersen With a buoyant job market in Denmark, jobseekers are posting about their new roles daily on...
The International
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Pause and reset: Mindfulness with post-summer vibes.
Photographs: Pexels Text: Ophelia Wu As the vibrant days of summer slowly give way to the crispness of fall, there's a natural shift in...
The International
Sep 15, 20243 min read


The power of resilience
Embracing compassion amidst change. Photographs: Pexels Text: Ophelia Wu As internationals living abroad, while every journey is unique,...
The International
Jul 10, 20243 min read


Setting intentions for the new year!
Photographs: Pexels Text: Ophelia Wu I wonder where all the time went, and suddenly, we are here in 2024. It wasn’t too long ago that we...
The International
Jan 19, 20242 min read


Living abroad alone - ups and downs
Photographs: Pexels Text: Ophelia Wu As expats, chances are this is not our first move. For whatever reason, relocation is both an...
The International
Dec 17, 20233 min read


The importance of having a spiritual belief/anchor.
Photographs: Pexels Text: Ophelia Wu I'm not sure about you, but lately, I've heard many of my friends, myself included, going through...
The International
Oct 16, 20233 min read


Boundaries in friendships!
Photographs: Unsplash Text: Ophelia Wu Last month I briefly talked about setting boundaries with yourself and for yourself, this month,...
The International
Jun 11, 20234 min read


Let's talk about boundaries - with yourself!
Photographs: Unsplash Text: Ophelia Wu In the coming issues, I want to explore boundaries- with yourself, with friends, with family and...
The International
May 12, 20233 min read


Reset and regroup
Photographs: Unsplash Text: Ophelia Wu Last month I wrote about a mini check-in and stock-taking three months into the new year. After a...
The International
Apr 9, 20233 min read


The Spring plan
Checking in with new year resolutions! Photographs: Unsplash Text: Ophelia Wu At the beginning of the year, I wrote about the art of not...
The International
Mar 2, 20233 min read


Helping yourself to love yourself
Shani Bishop shares her thoughts on living a happier life wherever you are. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Shani Bishop There are many types...
The International
Feb 9, 20233 min read


Advocating for everyone
Her name is Louise, but to her thousands of followers, she is @justawheelchairgirl - the young woman behind an inspiring profile on...
The International
Jan 9, 20234 min read


Forget about resolutions – just be you!
Photographs: Unsplash Text: Ophelia Wu Can you believe it’s 2023 already? How did this happen? I know - it is unbelievable how fast time...
The International
Jan 9, 20233 min read


How to be less stressed during Christmas season!
Photographs: Unsplash Text: Ophelia Wu It’s the season to be jolly again. Family gatherings, julefrokost, parties…a lot going on. Sounds...
The International
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Getting ready for a long winter
Photographs: Unsplash Text: Ophelia Wu Falling leaves, crispy wind and shorter days are all so romantic, but it’s also a reminder of...
The International
Nov 1, 20223 min read


Caring for our bodies
Guide to self-development (Part 9) Photographs: Unsplash Text: Aina Masood There is an intrinsic link between physical, mental, and...
The International
Sep 7, 20223 min read


Honouring masculine energy and our paternal ancestors on Father’s Day
Last month we briefly talked about how we can honour our maternal ancestors and connect with our female energy. As we celebrate fathers,...
The International
Jun 7, 20223 min read


Honouring our generations of mothers and feminine energy
The mother figure plays an essential role in almost every culture, yet the female energy has often been suppressed. On this Mother's Day,...
The International
May 9, 20223 min read
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