It’s the middle of August, and I think It’s fair to say that the British summer is well and truly over. I could be wrong here, but I do not have high hopes. But hey, we had a couple of weeks of glorious sunshine in June with some record-breaking temperatures. Can’t complain, right? Still, talking to my family in Slovakia and hearing about their heat waves of 30°C+, lasting more than just a few days, in fact throughout all July, I can’t help it but feel a bit jealous. After these much talked about British heat waves, loved and hated at the same time, we are lucky if we get over 20°C for the rest of the summer. But even when it rains and it’s cloudy quite often during summer months, the great summer in Britain also has some unexpected perks. Here’s what you need to know about the great British…

We live in a global world where travel, relocation and multicultural families are common occurrences. People generally adapt to new environments, new cultures, a new way of life but they should not forget where they come from. When you become a parent and raise your children abroad, teaching them about your country of origin should be part of their upbringing and education. There are three different nationalities in our household, Slovak, Albanian and the little one is British. Each of these three cultures has their own traditions, values, food, language, celebrations and more. Although our little one is only a year old, it’s never too early to start connecting her to her roots. Why is it important to encourage your child to learn about your family history and how can you do it? The WHY Growing up in the UK, there is no doubt in my mind that our baby…

Starting a family abroad? What lies ahead of this big adventure? Life in a foreign country is not without its fair share of challenges. Add a baby to the equation, and it’s even more interesting. Many people decide to head back home when the time comes to start a family. And who can blame them? Having a baby is a wonderful milestone for every parent, but it’s tough, no doubt about it. Any extra set of hands, as well as the emotional support you get from your family, is priceless at this special but difficult time.

I knew all along that I wouldn’t be following the crowd by going back to Slovakia when I became pregnant. Over the years, I’ve settled here with my other half who is Albanian. Of course, I had my worries and doubts about the decision to have a baby abroad and how will I cope without the family around. But we’ve done it anyway, and now that my baby is over one year old, I think it’s a good time to look back at the whole experience and share some thoughts with you about what to expect.