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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Interview with Tim – a British expat in Milan, Italy

Tim Doel and his wife relocated from the United Kingdom to Milan in 2016. Being married to

Should US Expats Claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion When Filing US Taxes?

Hugo Lesser works for Bright!Tax , an award-winning provider of US tax services to the

Interview with Jérémie – a French expat living in Chile

A native of Brittany, France, Jérémie quickly realized that working abroad would bring him

Interview with Sarah – an American living in Chile

Sarah is from New Jersey, USA, and used to be a volunteer English teacher when she first

5 common concerns parents have when choosing a school in a new location

5 common concerns parents have when choosing a school in a new location

When moving to a new country, there are many things to think about. One of the key

Interview with Paul Crute, headmaster of NAIS Dublin

With more than 30 years of international education experience and a string of impressive

Interview with Edouard – a French expat living in Hong Kong

Edouard has been living in Hong Kong for almost 10 years and as a French citizen, is an

Interview with Karen – a British expat living in Bentonville, AR

Karen is a British expat who is currently living in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA. Her family

Five tips for expats on finding the best international schools

Since 2015, Shaun Williams has been Managing Director for Nord Anglia Education schools in

Interview with Cyrus – an American expat living in Vancouver

Cyrus Janssen is an 11-year expat who spent 10 years in Asia before relocating to

Interview with Mike – a Canadian expat living in Thailand

Mike is a 35-year-old Canadian who’s tried everything twice. Aside from his 9-to-5, he’s

Interview with Phil – a Canadian expat living in Pretoria

Phil has been many things. A university English instructor, a picker-upper of dead bodies

Interview with Nina – a British expat in Antwerp

Nina has been an expat in many different countries and is currently living in her home

Preparing for a move to the USA

~ an excerpt by Julie Musk, author of A Slice of Apple Pie: Your One-Stop Guide to Living

Interview with Marina – a Serbian expat living in Abu Dhabi

Marina is a truly global expat – she holds a Serbian passport, was born in Malaysia, grew

Interview with Hannah – a British expat living in Johannesburg

Hannah is a UK expat living in Johannesburg. Inspired by her experiences, she became the

Interview with Marc – a Canadian expat living in Egypt

Marco is a Canadian expat who lived in Egypt. Moving to Cairo in 2015, his teaching

Interview with Grace – a Canadian expat living in Ireland

Grace is a Canadian expat living in Ireland. Having travelled to work at the Dublin branch

Interview with Juliette – a French expat living in Canada

Juliette is a French expat living in Ottawa, Canada. Moving alone, she started teaching

Expat parenting tips: how to help your child through exam season

Family homes become powder kegs during exam season, and sparks may fly. But recent