Maria Tumolo

Thanks to technological and transportation advancements, the world is getting smaller. As an expat, it’s a big comfort have affordable apps that make communication with loved ones back home much …

When I left home to come to the UK, in my bags I packed everything from my Ventolin inhaler, to tiger balm and my vaccination book … yes, you heard …

It’s been eight years since my last visit to the country of my birth, Trinidad. As time goes by I realise how much I’ve acclimatized to British culture. Perhaps, it …

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? How was it?  How do you navigate dating, when you are an expat these days? My husband and I were introduced by a mutual friend …

You can never outgrow bubbles. Bubbles with a fizz always spark joy. Although we mostly have showers, the kids enjoy baths on the weekends when we’re less rushed.  They were …

Expat life is all about movement, from country to country, town to town. Sometimes for a few months, other times for years.  So, how do expats settle in? This month …

The things we carry around are what defines us, especially as an expat. Our identity is in the things we choose to travel with: photos, books, food, national dress; a …

As much as I love summer, there’s something about autumn that makes me feel warm and fuzzy. The colours, food, and clothing of autumn are all about being cosy and …

Towards the end of summer an ole friend of mine visited from Trinidad. I didn’t realise how lonely I was feeling until it was time to say goodbye.  My heart …