Letters of Transit

LIVE with Gregory Garretson: Will We Die as Americans?

TOMORROW: Watch the great expat dilemma, hashed out live on the 'stack

3 hrs ago •

You're a White American Dude. Why Did You Leave?

On WADAs, MAGAs, and not wasting your life

May 29 •

Who's Gonna Move Back Now?

On living happily during the war

Apr 9 •

A Day Spent Here Is a Day Not There

On the cost of living abroad

Jan 29 •

Should You Move to New Zealand?

On the joys of Kiwi smalltalk, backcountry huts, and wearing jackets inside

Dec 19, 2024 •

Is a Ballot an RSVP?

On the uncertain returns of voting abroad

Oct 10, 2024 •

The Expat's Road to Kia Ora

Sep 19, 2024 •

The Americans Are Coming

Twelve move to NZ every day. When do we call it exile?

Jun 13, 2024 •

Doctors With Borders

Americans take the leaving personally

May 23, 2024 •

Blame the Baby Jet Lag

We'll always have Shanghai

May 10, 2024 •

I will write you letters from New Zealand

Also TO New Zealand! A lost gringo wants it both ways

Apr 23, 2024 •

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