Who We Are
About Talesmag
Who We Are: Tales from a Small Planet, Inc. (Tales) is a 501(c)(3) organisation run by a volunteer Board and a small team of volunteer editors, social media, and marketing specialists, most of whom are part of the U.S. Foreign Service community. However, participation by and contributions from other international employees, volunteers and family members are very welcome!
What We Do: Tales collects and publishes honest, unbiased insights—from post, school and youth reports by volunteer contributors—about what it’s really like to live in hundreds of cities worldwide.
By sharing both the joys and challenges of living abroad, we help international workers and their families choose their destinations wisely, know what to expect, prepare effectively, and feel less alone when adapting to a new culture.
What Makes Us Unique: Unlike many expat sites, Tales receives no funding from companies or organisations with a stake in promoting particular locations. We are committed to providing honest information—both positive and negative—on topics ranging from LGBTQI+ inclusion and special-needs services at local schools to unique opportunities that make potentially challenging places worthwhile.
While expats are often seen as privileged, Tales also covers war zones and hardship posts, from Haiti to Iraq, Afghanistan, and even Antarctic research bases. Our insights help aspiring expats make informed decisions, reducing the risk of failed assignments, financial loss, and personal hardships.
Ways to engage: Tales is a user-generated site. That means our content is only as current and plentiful as the submissions we receive from expats like you. Join us and…
- Submit a Post Report
- Submit a School Report
- Submit a Youth Report
- Follow us on Facebook
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- Donate - as a small non-profit organisation we rely on and greatly appreciate contributions from our readers!
