I’ve been #blessed to travel around the world over the last 20 years of my life. Probably not as much as some of you- I can barely keep up!- but still, I’ve seen some things. And when you’ve seen some things, one thing inevitably is true: it changes you. It’s the hallmark phrase after a …
When we moved to Rwanda 4 years ago, we were blessed to move into an existing community. Our partners had already been in country for about 18 months, had formed great relationships and figured out the lay of the land (literally), and we got to use their knowledge to great benefit. They helped us figure …
Most of you may not know this, but before I started Third Culture Thriving, I created a Rwanda-based brand called The Rwanda Influence that highlights new brands/restos/events/etc and curates resources for people living in or moving to the country. This was my creative and, honestly, missional outlet for a long time, and it helped me …
What do I do if I feel like a bad missionary? When I first read this question in my inbox, it felt deeply familiar. And then, it broke my heart. Because I know how isolating this feeling can be, and how much that feeling can effect the good God has for us to do in …
Hey friends, welcome back to Third Culture Thriving. I’m your host, Karli Von Herbulis. I’ve heard from a number of you recently who are struggling with the transition and periods of grief after friends, colleagues, and community members leave your host country. Today, I hope you feel both understood and seen, AND encouraged and held …
Can I be honest with you? This episode topic request has been sitting in front of me for weeks, and every time I open it, it’s so scary and painful to think about, so I put it down. At this point, for context, I’m on my recording retreat for season 3, and I’ve written and …
Somewhere along the line, I realize that every trip back to my passport country went better if I did these two things before I arrived. If I decided on my boundaries ahead of time, and they were clear to all involved, everything would be more peaceful. And if I put time into making a bucket …
The nature of this expat life dictates that I only make it back to my passport country about once a year. This means that I usually (with a few exceptions) need to bring back clothes, toiletries, gifts, special foods, and supplies for my whole family for a year. The longer we live here, the better …
