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 Carey – an American expat living in France

Originally from the US, Carey moved to Toulouse to pursue his Master’s degree in

Interview with Catie – an American expat living in Turkey

Catie is an American expat who moved to Turkey with her husband, Jason, in August 2016

Lonely in the glamorous city?

Dr Rash Bassim of the Priory Wellbeing Centre Dubai explains how and why many expats

Interview with Eddie – an American expat living in Abu Dhabi

Eddie is an American expat who moved to the United Arab Emirates when his wife was offered

Five of the best cities for expats to work in

Career-minded expats are spoilt for choice when it comes to seeking opportunities abroad

Interview with Alina – a Romanian expat in Estonia

Romanian expat Alina Akk had lived in Denmark for six years, studying towards her Master's

Australian 457 visa reforms: what you need to know

In April 2017, the Australian government announced that the popular Temporary Work Visa

Overcoming obstacles in expat assignments

Overcoming obstacles in expat assignments

Expat work assignments are, on the whole, beneficial for most employees. Relocating for

Job scams: How to avoid becoming a victim

Job scams: How to avoid becoming a victim

The sluggish global economy has pushed many people to seek opportunities far from home

Interview with Lara – a South African expat in Australia

Six years ago, Lara Davis left Cape Town, South Africa, for another vibrant coastal city –

Interview with Karen – a British expat living in Brisbane

Karen Bleakley moved to Brisbane from the UK in 2014 with her husband, four-year-old twin

Interview with Marvin – a local international back in Malaysia

Marvin is an engineer in the oil and gas industry. As a result of his work for Shell

Interview with Helena – a Swedish expat living in Portugal

In the first month of 2016, Helena Radeson Silverup and her husband left Sweden's icy

Choosing an international school in Shanghai to meet the needs of your family and your child

Shanghai was an educational hub well before the international school scene arrived. With

Interview with Marcia and Judd – American expats living in Mexico

Wanting to escape a high-stress job and in search of a bit of adventure, Marcia and Judd

Interview with Ellinor – a Swedish expat living in Singapore

In early 2016, Swedish-born Ellinor moved to Singapore with her boyfriend, who had been

Interview with Honey – a Filipina expat in Singapore

Honey is a woman of many talents – though she primarily works as a family physician, she

Travelling with your pet – demystifying the process

Travelling with your pet – demystifying the process

Learn more about travelling with your furry friends in this article by guest writer Clare

Interview with Virginia – a British expat living in Malaysia

Virginia is a British expat who moved to Malaysia in October 2016 due to her husband’s job

Expat depression: you're not alone

Feeling listless, lonely and down after moving abroad? You're not the only one – an