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Expat Notebooks

Pogradec, Albania — Tips and truth for tourists, digital nomads, and expats

When to visit and what to do

8 min readMar 27, 2024

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Pogradec, Albania — Tips and truth for tourists, digital nomads, and expats

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Expat Notebooks

Why I am Not Painting Right Now — Thoughts on Writing and Expat Life

Today is March 10; it is 9:30 in the morning, on a Sunday. An hour ago, I decided I would write a book. A novel, a memoir, a collection of…

6 min readMar 11, 2024

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Why I am Not Painting Right Now — Thoughts on Writing and Expat Life

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Expat Notebooks

Albania, I’m leaving. It’s not you, it’s me… well, it’s a little bit you.

This expat is heading for France!

5 min readJan 11, 2024

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Albania, I’m leaving. It’s not you, it’s me… well, it’s a little bit you.

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Heart Affairs

Narcissistic Abuse — I Reject the Victim Mindset, and so Might You

Move your recovery from the past to the present

5 min readNov 23, 2023

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Narcissistic Abuse — I Reject the Victim Mindset, and so Might You

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Hello, Love

Kitten Fishing — White Lies are Red Flags

How to sabotage a first impression

6 min readOct 20, 2023

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Kitten Fishing — White Lies are Red Flags

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Hello, Love

One Love Triangle that Works for Everyone— The Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment Paradigm

A simple framework.

4 min readAug 29, 2023

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One Love Triangle that Works for Everyone— The Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment Paradigm

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Hello, Love

First Dates — Helping you Avoid the Fails and Create Space for Success

Hello Singles

6 min readAug 19, 2023

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First Dates — Helping you Avoid the Fails and Create Space for Success

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The Accidental Dating Coach — Vintage Edition

Dating App Message? — Should you respond? — When, Why, or Why Not

Then we will discuss the when, where and how!

7 min readAug 15, 2023

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Dating App Message? — Should you respond? — When, Why, or Why Not

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The Accidental Dating Coach — Vintage Edition

Men — Want Us to Swipe Right? This Woman’s Perspective

Women — read on, some of this applies to you too!

7 min readAug 9, 2023

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Men — Want Us to Swipe Right? This Woman’s Perspective

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Expat Notebooks

A 50+ Solo Female Traveller Spends 6 Nights in a Madrid Hostel, Mixed Dorm

Success or Disaster? It is a matter of perspective

7 min readJun 19, 2023

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A 50+ Solo Female Traveller Spends 6 Nights in a Madrid Hostel, Mixed Dorm

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Karen Espig - karenespig.art

Karen Espig - karenespig.art

I am a contemporary figure painter. I am also a Canadian Expat currently in Albania. I write about expat life, relationships, and online dating.

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