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Empty-Nester Choices- Safe or Risky

April 11, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Two weeks ago, I wrote about my arduous decision to return to India. I was an empty-nester, weighing the pros and cons of relocating. Did I want the comforts of my safe Colorado lifestyle or the risks associated with living in a Third World county? My emotions were running wild … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: Bangalore, empty nester decisions, empty nesters, empty-nester, Expat in India, international teacher in India, living in India, living in Third World country, middle age changes, middle age choices, Munnar, Munnar India, Teaching in India, women and decisions

My Decision: Return to India

March 28, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 2 Comments

After Ira's horrific ski accident, I was faced with one of the biggest decisions of my life. Should I follow through with my obligation to teach at a notable international school in Bangalore, India or stay in Colorado? Ira needed me. It was unclear when he would be returning to … [Read more...]

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Commuting: Auto Rickshaws in Bangalore

March 24, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

From the moment I arrived in India, I was fascinated by the auto rickshaws in Bangalore. These airy yellow and black vehicles transport millions of Asians each day. They zip in and out of traffic as their small engines hum loudly. Puffs of smoke coated with a thick odor are left … [Read more...]

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Overseas Women’s Club of Bangalore- Connecting With Expats

March 17, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 10 Comments

Life revolves around making connections with people. This task is onerous when one is thrust into a new environment. Additional layers of frustrations occur when the new location is in a foreign place. When I relocated to India, my senses were overwhelmed by everything. Even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: adjusting to culture shock, Americans in India, Bangalore expats, connecting with expats, culture shock in India, Expat in India, expats connecting with others, expats coping with culture shock, expats living abroad, Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore Hotel, living as an expat in India, Overseas Women's Club of Bangalore

Purim in Bangalore, India

March 10, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 1 Comment

Four years ago, I was adjusting to my new life as an expat in Bangalore, India. Culture shock had knocked me off balance. Almost every aspect of my daily life was an unexpected challenge. Unpredictable drivers made me question whether it was safe to cross a street or ride in a … [Read more...]

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