I was introduced to Holding the Fort Abroad by way of my monthly expat women’s writing group hosted by author, mentor and publisher Jo...

It can be hard to stay in touch with partner and kids when travelling for work. What can you do? And how can the Non-Travelling Partner...

Set questions can be a useful strategy for smoother reconnections. They are questions that you and your partner will ask each other every...

Is your partner soon to start working away from home for long periods of time? If this is the case, I’m sure you are starting to prepare...

One of the biggest challenges of a spouse being away on a business trip can be the transition as they return home. One travelling husband...

What stops you from asking for help? As an expat parent with a spouse who often works away from home, you may often feel overwhelmed, but...

Are you afraid alone with the children at night? Do you feel vulnerable in a world where you don’t understand the language and couldn’t...

As a child growing up, we never celebrated much as a family. Birthdays yes, but not much more. I have recently been reminded that even...

I’ve hit a few snags in my routine these past weeks. Here are a few tips I've learned from white water rafting.

For years you may have supported your spouse in their career, transitioning yourself and your entire family into new countries and new...

I'd say! Life is full of twists and turns. On top of dealing with the consequences of Covid in every day life and long-term separation...

If he doesn’t show, I have no way of getting in contact with him, I realise, as the boys and I drive to the airport to pick up my...

Living through this pandemic feels like running a marathon right now. How do we keep going when there seems no end in sight?

Do you do one thing at a time or several things at once? Could this be a reflection of your culture? Read about Richard Lewis' Model

Does your spouse always have a suitcase by the door? Are you solo parenting in a foreign country while your spouse comes and goes? Can your