trailing spouse

Amel Derragui thought her past nomadic experiences would equip her with all the skills she needed when she chose to follow her partner to a new country. However, she did not expect how her independence would be compromised, and found […]

Missed the previous articles? Click on the numbers now!  1, 2, 3, 4. With the help of a good glass of wine, more and more people open up. We are all different, we are all the same. Looking to balance everyday our need of […]

The Geneva lunch is progressing,  while the tiramisu bowl is scraped clean to artful perfection the conversation continues. So many experiences are shared around the table: some are uplifting others are saddening… We meet this week four more spouse types, these, unfortunately […]

Picture a Geneva potluck lunch on a sunny Tuesday. Israeli pita and falafels are proudly displayed next to a geometrically arranged plate of Japanese sushi. Burgers are on the grill, the greek salad is promptly being unwrapped. Swedish cakes and Italian tiramisu await in […]

Turn your expatriate chapter in a time for renewal, a time to broaden your horizons and create a vibrantly positive experience. Kelly left her job and the buzzing life of Manhattan to follow her spouse in Geneva. Now, alone in […]

“Trailing Spouses” is often used to describe women and men who follow their spouses on international assignments. For some this is an ideal situation, for others it is a forced choice… In this new series of articles we explore the […]