Substacks recommended by Gregory Garretson

Recommended by Gregory Garretson

Regular musings about searching for a place to call home and the discoveries made along the way.

I love the way Caroline observes the difficulties of belonging in many places at once (and thus possibly nowhere at all).

- Gregory Garretson

american.nz

By Dan Keane

Letters from an American in Aotearoa.

Dan is a high-quality philosophical export, something the US doesn't always do well.

- Gregory Garretson

The Conscientious Emigrant by Conscientious Emigration™

By Elizabeth Silleck La Rue

Emigrating from the US with and intentional approach to environmental, economic, and social impacts abroad.

I love the work that Elizabeth is doing in trying to stem the tide of Ugly Americanness around the world.

- Gregory Garretson

The Journey

By Kathy Harms Creative

A bi-weekly collection of experiences, observations, and valuable lessons on moving to a new country, and building a new life, centered around creative pursuits.

Kathy's writing is a wonderful blend of thoughtful narration, helpful research, and stunning aesthetics.

- Gregory Garretson

The Long Memo (TLM)

By Bryan C. Del Monte

I wrote memos for senior government officials to make better policy decisions. Now I write them to help people like you understand our world.

The Outsider's Cut

By Elizabeth Coleman

Weekly edits from a writer living abroad for 20+ years.

Elizabeth is that smart friend who will tell you what's really going on, with a blend of entertainment and shock value.

- Gregory Garretson

Teacher by Trade; Mentor by Mistake

By Daniel

Stories and tips for language learners, reflections on teaching, bibliophilia, life lessons, occasional wisdom, bad humour, travelling [mis]adventures, curmudgeonry

Daniel is that person who will crack you up regularly and fill you with gratitude that you get to be yourself and not him.

- Gregory Garretson

Letters From a New Life

By Tina Hedin

What happens after the worst happens? After tragedy struck, we left home to travel the US. I write about love, loss and hope from the road.

Rootless in Italy

By Cassandra Tresl

This is your unfiltered guide to the chaos, charm, and caffè-fueled highs and lows of life abroad in Italy. Honest tales of building an unconventional family adventure, with plenty of mishaps, triumphs, and tips.

Cassandra's views on identity, travel, and questioning assumptions are wonderfully refreshing.

- Gregory Garretson

Expat on a Budget

By Kimberly Anne

Learn how to move/live abroad on a budget! I help you afford your dreams with tips, resources, and personal stories to inspire your new adventure! I’m KA—an expat thriving on a budget in Europe.

Kimberly Anne will kick you in the pants and then find you a more comfortable place to sit.

- Gregory Garretson