<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Opp. Side of the Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expat life with kids meets middle age life transitions in this funny & thoughtful weekly podcast sharing the joys and challenges of moving a family from Toronto, Canada to Belfast, Northern Ireland in midlife. Combine a new culture, new currency, new road rules with all the typical midlife changes and transitions. Join your host, Vanessa Heembrock, on the (sometimes) bumpy journey!]]></description><link>https://www.oppositesideoftheroad.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:33:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.oppositesideoftheroad.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The power of goodbyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A goodbye is just a new beginning in disguise. This doesn't mean that it's easy to say goodbye.]]></description><link>https://www.oppositesideoftheroad.com/post/the-power-of-goodbyes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6addbf76b84e18907af0cd75</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97a1e0_2b96fbd8f62d49ba974e2deea0f89a86~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_922,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vanessa Heembrock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beautiful Belfast: From the perspective of a blowin!]]></title><description><![CDATA[After living in Belfast for 3 months there are a few things I've come to realize about the city and the people.]]></description><link>https://www.oppositesideoftheroad.com/post/navigating-expat-life-tips-for-a-smooth-transition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64aea81050e5732188cd03</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:40:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97a1e0_63e29ebf89dc4b8d8a7a1cbe25a7110d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vanessa Heembrock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten things to consider when planning a cross-continent move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moving is no joke. Moving to a new country is even more challenging. Now add in an ocean. Preparing for a cross-ocean move requires months of planning and organization. Here are 10 logistical items to consider for your move.]]></description><link>https://www.oppositesideoftheroad.com/post/cultivating-cross-cultural-parenting-in-expat-communities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64aead1050e5732188cd0e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:40:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97a1e0_bb04175d0b2c4ea088aafc0ff046eb62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vanessa Heembrock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Irish inspiration for your reading and watch lists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since finding out we're moving to Northern Ireland, I have been keen to immerse myself in trying to understand the people and culture. I've done this through reading Irish authors and watching Irish-based shows. Here are my top picks. ]]></description><link>https://www.oppositesideoftheroad.com/post/midlife-purpose-discovering-your-true-path-abroad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64aeaa10a4941c0726abf5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:40:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/97a1e0_6f9bafe08faf4465a5569fd3c8da9753~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Vanessa Heembrock</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>