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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Interview with Marcia – a South African expat living in Thailand
Interview with Marcia – a South African expat living in Thailand
Marcia is a multidisciplinary artist, working with dance, writing, and performance art. A
Interview with Azra – an American expat living in South Korea
Interview with Azra – an American expat living in South Korea
Azra is an American living abroad. Since 2015, they have called Busan, the second-largest
Living in Beijing vs. Guangzhou
Living in Beijing vs. Guangzhou
As two of the largest cities in China, Beijing and Guangzhou have many similarities, but
Interview with Mia – A South African expat living in Lebanon
Interview with Mia – A South African expat living in Lebanon
Mia is a South African expat living in Lebanon. She moved to the capital, Beirut, in 2013
5 things I wish I’d known before moving to South Korea
5 things I wish I’d known before moving to South Korea
South Korea is a hugely popular expat destination. Each year, thousands of people from
Interview with Anika – a South African expat living in Oman
Interview with Anika – a South African expat living in Oman
Anika is a South African expat living in Oman. After living in the Netherlands and South
Interview with Malcolm – a South African expat living in Seoul
Interview with Malcolm – a South African expat living in Seoul
Malcolm is a 28-year-old South African living in Seoul, South Korea. He’s travelled to 12
Interview with Cormandré – a South African expat living in Dubai
Interview with Cormandré – a South African expat living in Dubai
Cormandré is a South African expat. She moved to Dubai in 2015 and hasn’t regretted it
Interview with Melissa – a South African expat living in China
Interview with Melissa – a South African expat living in China
Melissa is 27-year-old South African currently working as an ESL teacher at an
Interview with Mariëtte – a South African expat living in Dubai
Interview with Mariëtte – a South African expat living in Dubai
Mariëtte is a South African teacher who decided to take her career further abroad. After
Interview with Rebecca – a Danish expat living in Buenos Aires
Interview with Rebecca – a Danish expat living in Buenos Aires
Rebecca is Danish but has fallen in love with Latin America. She decided her international
Interview with Marike – a South African expat living in Abu Dhabi
Interview with Marike – a South African expat living in Abu Dhabi
Marike left South Africa in 2012. She has lived in Switzerland, Belgium, China and the UAE
Interview with Deby – an American expat living in Buenos Aires
Interview with Deby – an American expat living in Buenos Aires
Deby ran away from home in 2004 and never regretted it. She went from owning a small IT
Three Reasons Why You Should Choose an International School with an IB Programme
Three Reasons Why You Should Choose an International School with an IB Programme
Expatriate parents who are looking at schools should focus on those that offer an IB
Top 10 tips for transferring your money internationally
Top 10 tips for transferring your money internationally
With so many options for transferring your money internationally, it’s easy to see that
5 must-have features at international schools in Singapore
5 must-have features at international schools in Singapore
Moving to a new country is an overwhelming process for expatriate families, especially
Interview with BombayJules – a British expat living in India
Interview with BombayJules – a British expat living in India
BombayJules is a British expat living in India. She moved to Mumbai with her husband when
Preparing for a Move to Switzerland
Preparing for a Move to Switzerland
Having a good idea of the financial documents expats need when they arrive in Switzerland
Book review: The American Way of Life, The Foreigner's Perspective
Book review: The American Way of Life, The Foreigner's Perspective
Author Claude Koehl’s latest book, ‘ The American Way of Life: The Foreigner’s Perspective
Expat life in Singapore: the benefits of raising children in the city
Expat life in Singapore: the benefits of raising children in the city
The opportunity to move abroad is something that many families find irresistible. It can
