Activity
Mon
Wed
Fri
Sun
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
What is this?
Less
More

Owned by J

Real expat life, no fluff. The chaos, culture shock, wins, and figuring out life abroad together.

Memberships

Skoolers

196k members • Free

3 contributions to Hot Mess 2 Home: ExPat Edition
Where are you in your ExPat journey?
• Just moved 😅 • Planning 📦 • Settled-ish 🌍 • Still confused 🤯
0 likes • 25d
@Cindy Allen LOL, that's good! Where is your home?
3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving Abroad
1. Nothing works the same (and that’s normal) 2. It takes longer to feel “at home” than you think 3. You will figure it out — even when it feels like you won’t Add yours 👇
0 likes • 25d
@Cindy Allen No. My home is my home wherever I live! The unfamiliarity, the struggles but believe me, it does become home! But sometimes. It is a hot mess!
Intro!
Hi, I’m Jazz — professional life packer, accidental cultural chameleon, and full-time expat. I’ve moved across countries more times than I can count: U.S. ➡️ Norway ➡️ back to the U.S. ➡️ Italy ➡️ Denmark ➡️ now Belgium. At this point, I don’t unpack — I just rotate seasons 😅 I’ve learned how to: Start over (multiple times) Navigate healthcare systems in different languages Find “home” in places that didn’t feel like home yet Build friendships from scratch And yes… figure out which grocery store carries what you actually need But I’ve also learned this: Being an expat isn’t always glamorous. It can be lonely. It can be frustrating. It can feel like you’re constantly figuring everything out the hard way. So I’m starting this group — a space where we can be real about expat life. The good, the chaotic, the confusing, and the amazing. Whether you’re moving abroad, already here, or just dreaming about it — you’re welcome. Let’s figure this out together 🤍
0
0
1-3 of 3
J B
1
5points to level up
@55950422
Hot mess to home—real expat life, no fluff. The chaos, the wins, and figuring it out together.

Active 25d ago
Joined Mar 18, 2026