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IS THE WORLD OF SOCIAL MEDIA SCARY?

Paula Barreca Barnes

IS THE WORLD OF SOCIAL MEDIA SCARY? Social media is a fantastic device for those of us that live on the other side of the world from loved ones and friends, that can still share our lives as if we are still living in the same country. It can also be an excellent tool for people who are living in remote places; it allows them to access the latest news from anywhere in the world in a blink of an eye and be part of the social community. So why is social media scary then? Well, it is not just the

Monday, March 14, 2016
TAKING MY SON TO HIS FIRST CONCERT

Paula Barreca Barnes

5 SECONDS OF SUMMER So last night I did it, I took my 11-year-old to his first concert, and he loved it. I have been to many shows over the years but nothing quite like last night. The smallish venue was filled with screaming teenage girls who were prepared to do anything to get a glimpse of the band. That included trampling over my 11-year-old and standing on chairs so that nobody could see behind them. It reminded me of footage I had seen in the past when The Beatles toured the world. Thank

Thursday, March 03, 2016
EXPAT HOLIDAY DILEMMA, (IS GOING HOME A VACATION?)

Paula Barreca Barnes

THE EXPAT HOLIDAY DILEMMA As a result, of school holidays coming up, the trip planning begins. I am always happy to hear where other families are travelling on their next holiday; it gives me inspiration for the next big vacation. It combines my love of travel with an opportunity for my family of 5 to all come to together in a relaxed environment. So my expat holiday dilemma is very different from the holiday dilemma I had when I lived back in Sydney. School holidays meant I needed to organise

Monday, February 29, 2016
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN EXPAT IN MALAYSIA?

Paula Barreca Barnes

EXPAT LIFE IN MALAYSIA So what is it like to be an expat in Malaysia? Well, expat life in Malaysia can be exhilarating, confronting, confusing and most of all frustrating. Here it is, that moment in time when we (foreigners) are frustrated by many things that are not like home. I have over time, come to be more tolerant of other cultures. However, sometimes I do feel like pulling my hair out and today is just one of those days. There are many great things about this city, Kuala Lumpur, this

Friday, February 26, 2016