Canadian Expat

The World’s Most Grueling Competition

I’m not necessarily saying I’m competitive or anything, but I like to win. If you beat me at Monopoly, I’ll train bees to attack you. I like boxing with my 7-year-old son because I can beat him at LEAST 78% of the time. He’s a pansy (at least for now). I always finished exams first when I was in school, whether I knew the answers or not. Being first was more important than performing well. Same with sex. I ALWAYS […]

Why You Should Become an Expat (And Why You Shouldn’t), Part 1

We (me, my wife and 2 young kids) moved from Vancouver, Canada to Pretoria, South Africa in September 2016. A lot of people have asked the same question: “Why?” Several people who are considering making a similar move away from their home country have contacted me and asked what it’s like to leave behind everything and everyone you know. To be honest- it’s awesome. And awful. Here are a few reasons you should become an expat. And a few reasons […]