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International Adoptees are Rich with Hidden Diversity
International adoption in many cases can be rich with hidden diversity. “Adoption is not for the faint of heart,” Jillian Lauren admitted in her TEDx Talk chronicling her family’s journey through the adoption of her son and her perspective both as […]
Meet TCK Amy Noble
Amy Noble opens up about her life as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and shares how she adapted to her biggest cultural transition Amy Noble was born in Australia and lived briefly in the United States before moving to England as […]
How to stay healthy while traveling
We’ve gathered a few tips from fellow globe traversers to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle while you see the world.
Series – Part 2 of 3: Culture Without Boundaries
Throughout this three part series, you will see Pamela Blattner’s journey from ignoring her Peruvian heritage to becoming confident as a blended Latina. In part one, you explored her upbringing where she tried to fit into the molds of Swiss […]
Part 1 of 3 — Culture Without Boundaries: Pamela Blattner
Throughout this three part series, you will see Pamela Blattner’s journey from ignoring her Peruvian heritage to becoming confident as a blended Latina. First, let’s take a look at her upbringing where she tried to fit into the molds of […]
Singer-songwriter Yuna finds balance between cultures
Yunalis binti Mat Zara’ai, professionally known as Yuna, is a Malaysian born singer-songwriter who has ties to Malaysian, Muslim and American culture. With a slew of awards and nominations, Yuna reaches wide audiences with three international albums and music created […]
Moment of truth: Mental Health of the Globally Mobile
Among the globally mobile population, 20 percent of youth, ages 13-18, live with a mental health condition, reports the American Foreign Service Association. The book Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds by Ruth Van Reken, David Pollock and Michael […]
A Cross-cultural life without limits: Pamela Blattner
With a soul described as nomadic, Pamela Blattner is a citizen of the world striving to live her best life as a blended Latina. Born in Aarau, Switzerland, to a Swiss mother and Peruvian father, Blattner leads a mobile life […]