An emotional four-part journey into the realities of living abroad, exploring the dreams that bring us away from home, the sacrifices and responsibilities nobody sees, the changing meaning of home, and the difficult question of where we truly belong. It reflects on family, parents, children, missed moments, personal achievements and the choices we face between returning to our roots and continuing the life we have built abroad.
4 episodes · about 18 min in all · latest November 9, 2026
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There is something about leaving your home country that is difficult to explain. It usually begins with excitement. A new job, a better salary, a promising opportunity, or simply the hope of giving your family a more comfortable life. You pack your belongings, say goodbye to people you love, take…
From the outside, an expat's life can look very attractive. A good job, a comfortable apartment, a nice car, international travel and a lifestyle that many people back home admire. People see the photographs, the holiday destinations, the restaurants and the achievements. What they rarely see is…
There was a time when going home meant going back to normal life. You knew exactly which street to take, which shop to visit, which relative to meet first and where your favorite food was available. You didn't need a holiday itinerary. Home was simply home. But after spending years abroad…
Perhaps every expat reaches a point in life when the question is no longer about how much more they can earn, how much bigger their house can become or how much further their career can progress. The question becomes much simpler, yet much harder to answer. Where do I really want to spend the rest…
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