Maria Iotova

Maria Iotova is a freelance journalist, editor, and communications strategist for the travel, non-profit, and news sectors. Among others, she has written for the Huffington Post, Matador Network, and the Financial Times. After intensively exploring her home country of Greece and the UK as a journalism graduate, her obsession with unearthing untold stories took her to Ghana, where she worked for The Daily Graphic. Ever since, she has lived in South Korea, Mauritius, and Rwanda doing what she loves the most: getting out of her comfort zone.

https://www.expat.com/ • 24th March 2021

How a British expat pursued her career as a biodiversity scientist abroad

Citlalli has been living and working as a biodiversity scientist in Ecuador since October 2015. After completing her master’s and PhD studies in the UK, Citlalli moved to Ecuador to work on a conservation project she had developed during her PhD research at the University of Sussex.

Expat.com • 24th March 2021

From Kenya to Rwanda: The success story of an expat woman

Flo, a self-deprecating, determined, and focused woman from Kenya, moved to Rwanda in 2015 due to her partner’s work. Two years later, she founded Kigali Farmers´ and Artisans´ Market, which bridges the gap between MSMEs and consumers, and maximises businesses’ reach through different platforms.

Expat.com • 10th March 2021

An expat women's life coach discusses the challenges of being a trailing spouse

Camilla is from Vienna, Austria, and for the past 2,5 years, she has been living with her husband and three children (six, five, and four months old) near Bilbao in the north of Spain. Camilla started her expatriation journey when she was 18 — first as an undergraduate student in the UK and then as a graduate student and professional in Spain. She met her Spanish husband upon repatriating to Austria, and ever since, she has been following the trail of his international career, which has taken them to Munich, Madrid, Vienna, and now Bilbao.

Expat.com • 9th March 2021

Barbara Milano: The life of a lovepat and advocate of following your heart

Barbara is a two-times expat and a forever devotee of travelling and getting out of her comfort zone. The first time she became an expat was in 2006 when she followed the love of her life and now husband to Brazil, São Paulo.

Expat.com • 8th March 2021

Amazing expat women around the world

At Expat.com we strive for diversity, unbiased information, and a justice world for all human beings. We believe that the more we come out of our comfort zones and we travel, the closer we get to our goal. This article is about an amazing expat woman who is an inspiration for all of us.

I came I saw I wrote • 4th July 2019

Mocha Café: For a coffee break beyond borders

When — a few weeks ago — I saw the tasteful “Coming Soon!” placard outside house number 17 on KG 439 Street, I knew something worth waiting for is being cooked behind the green gate. Vision 2020 in Gacuriro is merely a residential area, with everything that makes a suburban neighbourhood truly great: a school, a clinic, green lawns, safety, friendly neighbours, and now — its very own café. Mocha Café is not just a sign of the times that the coffee industry in Kigali is booming; it’s the destiny

The Culture Trip • 8th March 2016

Melina Mercouri: The Heroic Voice Of Greece

Climbing up the stairs of the Acropolis metro station in Athens, you will find yourself underneath the most symbolic element of the Greek capital: the Parthenon on the holy rock of Acropolis. But wait a minute, on the platform wall you see an immense picture: in the background is the Parthenon and in the foreground a blonde woman with a wide smile waving at you. It’s a portrait of Melina Mercouri, nationally depicted as the ‘last Greek goddess’.

The Huffington Post • 27th January 2016

From San Francisco to Athens: Where Life Actually Started (Part II)

Like a typical enneagram type 7, Lynn loves Mykonos and dancing. And the biggest difference from her life in San Francisco is how unstructured the days are. But don’t rush to conclusions, as glamor is far from describing Lynn’s normality.

The Huffington Post • 27th January 2016

From San Francisco to Athens: Where Life Actually Started (Part I)

As a Certified Public Accountant and a CFO for a venture capital firm, Lynn's life in San Francisco was a lot like everyone's normal life - structured and work oriented. But it's one thing being comfortable with your life, it's another thing to feel blissful and energized because you are on track.