There's no fine art to expat living; a stint overseas can finish with a fairytale ending just as often as it can end up a repressed memory.
But as the wise and experienced initiates of the expat realm will tell you, chartering into unknown territory is half the fun.
That being said, there's no better way to prepare yourself for a move abroad than to read about the trials and tribulations of expats living and working overseas who've been there, done that.
That's why as part of our expat living section we've collected hundreds of unique articles, personal interviews, pieces of expert advice and fast fact sheets that can help you on your way to understanding your move abroad.
Read on to learn more about financial advice, issues of the expat woman, working overseas or overcoming culture shock.
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Advertise to Expats and Relocation Professionals
Advertise to Expats and Relocation Professionals
Launched in 2009, Expat Arrivals has detailed and well-researched guides for more than 200
A Simple Guide to the FEIE: How the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Works
A Simple Guide to the FEIE: How the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Works
Written by Nathalie Goldstein, EA, leading expert on US taxes for Americans living abroad
Teaching English As A Soft Landing: Why TEFL Is The Easiest First Job For New Expats
Teaching English As A Soft Landing: Why TEFL Is The Easiest First Job For New Expats
This article is provided by The TEFL Institute , a globally recognised TEFL course
The Expat’s Electricity Checklist: 7 Things to Sort Before You Move to Europe
The Expat’s Electricity Checklist: 7 Things to Sort Before You Move to Europe
Ben Hayden is a British electrical consultant based in Marbella, Spain, who advises
Moving to Cyprus as an Expat: Tax Rules, Residency and What No One Tells You
Moving to Cyprus as an Expat: Tax Rules, Residency and What No One Tells You
Miriam Alonso relocated from Spain to Cyprus in 2024 and runs Cyprus Tax Life , a
Renting vs Buying in Singapore as an Expat: What the 60% Rule Actually Means
Renting vs Buying in Singapore as an Expat: What the 60% Rule Actually Means
Alexander Linton is a British chartered accountant based in Singapore and the founder of
Interview with Alex – a British expat living in Singapore
Interview with Alex – a British expat living in Singapore
Alex is a British chartered accountant who left London in 2009 and spent the next decade
How to approach Singapore university application essays
How to approach Singapore university application essays
This article is provided by First Class Education , a boutique international education
How to get into Oxbridge: advice from Oxbridge alumni
How to get into Oxbridge: advice from Oxbridge alumni
This article is provided by First Class Education , a boutique international education
Top Remote Job Websites for Expats in 2026
Top Remote Job Websites for Expats in 2026
Finding remote work as an expat has never been easier. When looking for your next gig, you
Interview with Johanna – an American expat living in the Dominican Republic
Interview with Johanna – an American expat living in the Dominican Republic
Johanna works with foreign investors who are interested in buying income-producing
Benefits of studying at a UK university in 2026
Benefits of studying at a UK university in 2026
This article is provided by First Class Education , a boutique international education
How to plan your finances when moving abroad
How to plan your finances when moving abroad
Moving abroad is exciting. It’s an adventure in a new place, among new people, a new
Best websites for expats in 2026
Best websites for expats in 2026
The web is wider than ever, and with so many options, it can be challenging to figure out
Interview with Martha – an American expat living in Brazil
Interview with Martha – an American expat living in Brazil
Martha is almost 71 years old, and so this move has had its challenges for her. There are
How to make friends as an expat
How to make friends as an expat
Whether you’re a single expat going it alone or moving with your family, making friends
Interview with Heidi – a Canadian expat living in the Cayman Islands
Interview with Heidi – a Canadian expat living in the Cayman Islands
Canadian-born Heidi moved from Canada to Grand Cayman in 1999 on what was supposed to be a
Which Countries Have the Best Work-Life Balance in 2025?
Which Countries Have the Best Work-Life Balance in 2025?
For the first time in decades, the ‘salary vs cost of living’ equation is no longer the
Interview with José – a Spanish expat living in Cuba
Interview with José – a Spanish expat living in Cuba
José is an international consultant passionate about real estate and helping people find
US Taxes Abroad: What Every Expat Needs to Know in 2026
US Taxes Abroad: What Every Expat Needs to Know in 2026
Living abroad brings exciting opportunities, but if you’re a US citizen or Green Card