What It’s Like to Be An Expat in Asia

Curious about the expat lifestyle and what daily life is like in other places around the world during this unprecedented time? My guest, Ari Watkins, is sharing her perspective on being an expat for the past 5+ years and what daily life has looked like in Thailand in 2020. You’ll hear Ari’s insights about how to understand and embrace cultural differences, how she deals with anxiety and depression abroad, and what being an Asian-American in Asia has taught her about identity and privilege. Many of us can’t travel right now, but this episode brings the destination to you.  

We also talk about:

• Lessons learned living abroad for 5+ years.

• The Thai phrase that captures the attitude one needs to live abroad.

• How being an expat has helped her to own her individuality and embrace who she is.

• How finding the things that bring her joy and therapy helped her deal with depression and anxiety.

• How COVID is being handled in Thailand  and Malaysia.

• What daily life has been like this past year.

• What being an Asian-American in Asia has taught her about her identity.

Links

Learn more: alongwithari.com

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