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If you’ve been in the Foreign Service long, you see the same questions asked again and again in Facebook and Reddit groups. At some point, you stop answering, roll your eyes, and scroll on. But if you’re new to this nomadic life, these questions are so important!In this episode, we address some of the most-asked questions and share our top tips for Foreign Service life.We’d love to hear from you. What questions do you hear again and again? And what's your best advice?Schedule a quick interview on this topic or on our previous topic — things you love that others hate (or vice versa). https://availableworldwide.net/be-a-guest-on-our-show/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit availableworldwide.substack.com

Lauren interviews Lisa Crawford about her Likes and Dislikes as part of the current series. Learn about some of the unique challenges of the Southern Hemisphere's seasons that Lisa wasn't expecting when she was assigned to Wellington, New Zealand. Lisa reveals her distaste for ______, even though everyone else in her family adores it and the convenience and variety available in New Zealand. Then find out why she loves a food that's frequently cited as "meh," and her specific preparation methods to help skeptics enjoy it. Find out what fabulous new appliance has changed life in Lauren's household and share our experiences of adjusting to the cooking challenges of unfamiliar kitchens.Find recipes similar to Lisa's at: Crispy Dipping Fingers (for Air Fryer or Convection Oven)Tofeta This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit availableworldwide.substack.com

It's time for a new topic! What do you love that everyone else hates? What do you hate that everyone else loves? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit availableworldwide.substack.com

Are you ready to share your nostalgias and “missing outs” with us? In our next few episodes we’d love to hear what you “Value More Now that it’s Gone.” You can sign up for an interview time at the “Be A Guest on our Show” tab at availableworldwide.net In this episode, you’ll hear from Steph and Lauren about some of the things they value now that they don’t have them in their lives. I’m pretty sure you won’t guess the first one Lauren shares. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit availableworldwide.substack.com

After years of living apart, Tracy Huang joined her partner at a post where she was able to keep her job. Now at a micro-post where she’s not allowed to work, Tracy is discovering life as a “real” EFM for the first time and is thankful for the community she’s found during the journey. GUEST BIOTracy Huang is currently based in Samoa, where she’s exploring painting, online facilitation, and aerial yoga while on extended parental leave from her communications and strat ops job in tech. When not figuring out life and chauffeuring her two boys to fire knife classes (without fire...so far), she enjoys snorkeling, accidental gardening, and editing YouTube videos to convince friends to visit her Polynesian home.Check out Tracy’s videos at https://youtube.com/@islander_travels Connect with Tracy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracythuang This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit availableworldwide.substack.com