Obviously, there is the worry of distance. I realize I am quite fortunate in being less than three hours from my friends and family, across a land border between two friendly countries with no visa requirements. Really, barring any prior dinner plans, a felony conviction, or lack of a travel document, there is nothing keeping friends and family in the far-northern United States and Canada from visiting each other, now that pandemic restrictions have lifted. The same can't always be said for people who make the choice to move across oceans, time zones, cultures.
My American family spent the weekend with me in Ontario. Here's what they (and I) observed.10/24/2022 One of the hardest parts of moving to a new country, or moving to a new anywhere, really, is the effect it can have on families.
Obviously, there is the worry of distance. I realize I am quite fortunate in being less than three hours from my friends and family, across a land border between two friendly countries with no visa requirements. Really, barring any prior dinner plans, a felony conviction, or lack of a travel document, there is nothing keeping friends and family in the far-northern United States and Canada from visiting each other, now that pandemic restrictions have lifted. The same can't always be said for people who make the choice to move across oceans, time zones, cultures.
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About TylerTyler Sternberg is an educator and writer. Born and raised in the United States, Tyler moved to Canada in 2023 on a spousal visa. Sternbergopolis was started as a way to share the everyday thoughts and experiences of an American expat. He lives in Welland, Ontario, with his wife, Sydney. Past Adventures
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