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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7 considerations for choosing a school during the Covid-19 health crisis
7 considerations for choosing a school during the Covid-19 health crisis
A child’s health and well-being are a parent's main concerns – and schools should be
Interview with Guillaume – a French expat living in Vietnam
Interview with Guillaume – a French expat living in Vietnam
Guillaume is a French expat who’s been living in Vietnam for four years. He owns several
Interview with Ryan – an American expat living in South Africa
Interview with Ryan – an American expat living in South Africa
Ryan grew up in San Diego, California and later lived in the Silicon Valley Bay Area for
Interview with Jameela – a French expat living in Libya
Interview with Jameela – a French expat living in Libya
Jameela is a French expat living in Libya with her husband and two sons. A seasoned expat
Open up possibilities with Singapore international school scholarships
Open up possibilities with Singapore international school scholarships
Have you looked at the price tag for international education in Singapore and gasped? Many
Interview with Catherine – a South African expat living in Calgary
Interview with Catherine – a South African expat living in Calgary
Catherine is a South African expat who moved to Calgary in 2019 with her husband and two
American abroad? Here's what to do if you haven't been paying your US taxes
American abroad? Here's what to do if you haven't been paying your US taxes
Katelynn Minott is a Partner and Lead CPA at Bright!Tax , and one of the world’s leading
Finding an affordable International Baccalaureate school in Singapore
Finding an affordable International Baccalaureate school in Singapore
Looking for an IB school in Singapore with affordable fees? It may seem that international
Expat salaries in the Middle East
Expat salaries in the Middle East
Healthy economic prospects thanks to its rich oil reserves, accompanied by tax-free
Protect your pension funds from IHT with a QNUPS
Protect your pension funds from IHT with a QNUPS
Are you an expat in Dubai, looking to boost your retirement benefits at the same time as
The benefits of offshore banking for the mobile expatriate
The benefits of offshore banking for the mobile expatriate
The life of an expatriate can often be very busy. You may have a number of different
Interview with Gabriella – a South African expat living in Spain
Interview with Gabriella – a South African expat living in Spain
Gabriella is a photographer, content creator, social media manager and a self-love and
Working on the road – a global nomad’s guide
Working on the road – a global nomad’s guide
Norma Spencer is an editor living an RV life with her family. She's therefore quite
South Africans can see the world on a remote work visa
South Africans can see the world on a remote work visa
Ever thought of trading Joburg for Lisbon or Madrid? Tempted by Mexico’s golden beaches
Living as an Expat: a Blessing or Horror?
Living as an Expat: a Blessing or Horror?
Joseph Bryson works in freelance writing. Born in Alberta and raised in New York City, he
5 Tips for expats purchasing property abroad
5 Tips for expats purchasing property abroad
Each year, British holidaymakers come back from their holiday with dream of purchasing a
Five reasons why expats should move to Manchester instead of London
Five reasons why expats should move to Manchester instead of London
Allison relocated to the UK from Canada on a Youth Mobility Visa and was drawn to
What are the Best International Money Transfer Options?
What are the Best International Money Transfer Options?
Any move overseas, whether for work or leisure, involves a substantial amount of planning
Salaries for expats in China
Salaries for expats in China
China is one of the world's economic powerhouses, and more and more expats are jumping at
Salaries for expats in Hong Kong
Salaries for expats in Hong Kong
Skilled expats looking to relocate to the eastern economic powerhouse that is Hong Kong