Out and about is a column where we talk to people who currently live abroad or who used to live and work there. This week we chat to Zan\u00e9 Neizel, who lives in Alabama, USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hello Zan\u00e9, it is great to chat to you!<\/strong> Where in South Africa are you originally from, and why did you decide to emigrate to Finland and then to the USA?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My husband, Bryson, and I met in Potchefstroom. We then moved to Steelpoort, where we began to build our life together, and later we also lived in Witbank for a while before our big adventure began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We initially moved to Finland after Bryson got a job opportunity there. At the time, our children were five and eight years old, respectively, and we felt it was the perfect time to embark on an adventure. After two and a half years in Finland, another opportunity presented itself in the US, and we decided to take the plunge again. It was a big change, but also an incredible experience. Both Finland and the US are exceptional countries to live in, and we feel privileged to have been able to experience both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell us more about your family.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We are a family of four. Bryson is a process engineer and I am a teacher. We have two wonderful daughters who keep our home full of energy, laughter and curiosity. As a family, we enjoy doing things together \u2013 whether it is hanging out with friends, exploring new places or just relaxing together at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We also have two long-haired dachshunds who have taken on the world with us. They moved with us from South Africa to Finland and later to the US and are definitely part of every adventure. For me, our family is my greatest support and anchor \u2013 the place where I find balance and perspective, no matter where we live.<\/p>\n\n\n