Articles | Expat Arrivals

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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Salaries for expats in Nigeria

Despite being very much a developing country, Nigeria performs well in global economic

Salaries for expats in Australia

Australia is one of the world's most desirable expat destinations, and many who decide to

Salaries for expats in Singapore

While the Lion City has a reputation for offering some of the world's best expat packages

Interview with Steve – a South African expat living in Stockholm

Steve, a South African, met his Swedish wife Lovisa 15 years ago in London while on a gap

Interview with Allison – a Canadian expat living in Manchester

Allison is a 29-year-old Canadian expat who has just finished two years on a Youth

International Currency Transfers

Moving money abroad?

Interview with Darren – a South African expat living in Dublin

In September 2018, Darren and his wife Johanna decided to pack up their things and leave

Advice for Expats on Moving Money Abroad

Advice for Expats on Moving Money Abroad

We like to think that we live in a completely globalised, interconnected world. However

Interview with Annie – an Australian expat in India

Annie is an environmental scientist who left a life lived 20 years in Darwin, Australia

Interview with Daniel – a Macedonian expat living in India

Daniel is a digital marketing specialist, globetrotter and digital nomad who has lived and

Interview with Kennesha – an American expat living in Qatar

Kennesha is an American living and working abroad in Qatar. She is entering her fifth year

Interview with Edd and Cynthia – American expats living in Cuenca

Edd and Cynthia Staton are widely renowned experts on retiring abroad and expat living

Interview with Scott and Jody – American expats living in Quito

Scott and Jody Arnold are American expats living in Ecuador. Scott had been a CPA

How Global Indian International School is using technology to change the face of teaching

How Global Indian International School is using technology to change the face of teaching

Now more than ever, technology is at the forefront of innovation in education. While it

Interview with Crista – a Third Culture Kid living in Sweden

Crista is no stranger to living as an expatriate, as she spent the majority of her life

Interview with Anri – a South African expat who lived in Ecuador

In 2019, Anri Lategan, a South African, moved to Ecuador where she volunteered on a small

Interview with Ginny – an American expat living in Turkey

Originally from the US state of Alabama, Ginny Lou has long enjoyed traveling and learning

Interview with Schalk – a South African expat living in Dubai

Originally from South Africa, Schalk moved to Bahrain in 2011 and then to Dubai in 2015

What are QROPS Pensions and are they suitable for me?

QROPS are a type of offshore pension which is recognised by the British authorities (HMRC)

What are QNUPS pensions?

QNUPS enable British expats to save tax in their country of residence and on inheritance