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 Striddle – a British expat living in Bengaluru
Interview with Striddle – a British expat living in Bengaluru
British expat Striddle moved to Bengaluru, India, to pursue a job opportunity as a deputy
Explaining the Dutch income tax system
Explaining the Dutch income tax system
All you needed to know about the Dutch income tax system but were too afraid to ask As
English language schools in Cape Town
English language schools in Cape Town
For students eager to travel abroad and learn English, it’s hard to imagine a more idyllic
Interview with Sara – an American expat in Croatia
Interview with Sara – an American expat in Croatia
Sara is an American expat from Dallas, Texas who works as a freelancer in Croatia. She
Interview with Emmanuelle – a French expat living in Miami, FL
Interview with Emmanuelle – a French expat living in Miami, FL
Emmanuelle is a French expat and mother of two who has lived in eight cities and five
Interview with Leonie – a South African expat living in Poland
Interview with Leonie – a South African expat living in Poland
Leonie Müller is a 40-something-year-old mother of four living in Krakow, Poland. She grew
Interview with Karim – a British expat in Chile
Interview with Karim – a British expat in Chile
Karim Coumine is a British expat living in Santiago, Chile. He has been living in the city
US Expat Taxes in 2019
US Expat Taxes in 2019
Hugo Lesser works for Bright!Tax , an award-winning, leading provider of US tax services
The ins and outs of meeting people and making friends in Hong Kong
The ins and outs of meeting people and making friends in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the world's most popular expat destinations, particularly for Brits
Interview with David Goodwin, principal of Britannica International School, Shanghai
Interview with David Goodwin, principal of Britannica International School, Shanghai
Helmed by principal David Goodwin, Britannica International School is one of Shanghai's
Interview with Conner – an American expat in Cuba
Interview with Conner – an American expat in Cuba
Conner Gorry is a writer and journalist from New York who has called Havana home since
Buying a car in Australia
Buying a car in Australia
Buying a car in Australia is likely to be one of the larger and more daunting investments
Get a free quote and save on your moving costs
Get a free quote and save on your moving costs
Compare quotes from leading international movers Save time and money choosing a reliable
Interview with Sarah – an American expat living in Jordan
Interview with Sarah – an American expat living in Jordan
Sarah is a 29-year-old American woman living as an expat in Amman, Jordan. She has always
Nightlife hotspots for expats in Hong Kong
Nightlife hotspots for expats in Hong Kong
For those who enjoy a big night out and a good party, there's plenty to find behind Hong
Interview with Marvin – a Scottish expat in Melbourne
Interview with Marvin – a Scottish expat in Melbourne
Marvin Coleman is a Scottish expat living in Melbourne with his wife, Robin, and their two
Expat's guide to shopping in Singapore
Expat's guide to shopping in Singapore
From huge modern malls to atmospheric side-street markets, Singapore is a shopper’s
Interview with Janice – a Canadian expat living in Houston, TX
Interview with Janice – a Canadian expat living in Houston, TX
Janice is a Canadian expat currently living and working as a realtor in Houston, Texas
Why sport is a great icebreaker when living abroad
Why sport is a great icebreaker when living abroad
Settling into a new country can be difficult – there’s no escaping that. Awkward language
Interview with Gail – a Canadian expat living in Portugal
Interview with Gail – a Canadian expat living in Portugal
Gail Aguiar is a Philippines-born, Canadian-raised freelance photographer who made