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 Monique – an American expat living in Amsterdam
Interview with Monique – an American expat living in Amsterdam
In 2016, serial expat Monique packed up her things and moved from Boston in the US to
Five reasons to start an expat blog
Five reasons to start an expat blog
Whether you’re relocating to further your career, to be with a partner or to take up
Interview with Kristina – an American expat in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Interview with Kristina – an American expat in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Serial expat Kristina Gray has spent over 15 years living outside of the US, her home
Write for Expat Arrivals
Write for Expat Arrivals
Become our local expat expert! Expat Arrivals needs contributors to help make this the
Interview with Katie – an American expat in Sydney
Interview with Katie – an American expat in Sydney
Katie Dundas originally came to Australia on the country's working holiday program. More
Interview with Youmna – a Lebanese expat living in Angola
Interview with Youmna – a Lebanese expat living in Angola
Youmna is a Lebanese expat who moved to Angola with her husband in 2009. They live in the
Interview with Lottie – a British expat living in Spain
Interview with Lottie – a British expat living in Spain
Lottie is a British expat living in the southern Spanish town of Alcala La Real with her
Interview with Emma – an Armenian expat living in Minneapolis, MN
Interview with Emma – an Armenian expat living in Minneapolis, MN
In 2013, Emma moved to Illinois for graduate school, where she first met the man who would
Interview with Tessa – a British expat living in Vienna
Interview with Tessa – a British expat living in Vienna
Meet Tessa, a university student from the UK, who relocated to Vienna in September 2016 to
Interview with Clare – a Brit living in Cambodia
Interview with Clare – a Brit living in Cambodia
After living in the UAE for many years, Clare and her family decided to move to Cambodia
Interview with Libby – a Brit living in Sydney
Interview with Libby – a Brit living in Sydney
Two years ago, Libby Daniels made the leap from England to Sydney and hasn't looked back
Interview with Chris – an Australian expat in Ghana
Interview with Chris – an Australian expat in Ghana
Chris Gerakiteys is an Australian expat who spent four years in the Ghanaian capital of
Interview with Laura – a British expat living in Dubai
Interview with Laura – a British expat living in Dubai
After visiting many times, Laura decided to make the move from England to move to Dubai
Love in the age of visa regulations
Love in the age of visa regulations
In a world that's so well-connected online, long-distance relationships have become
Editorial: Don't call me 'trailing'
Editorial: Don't call me 'trailing'
In this guest editorial piece, expat Mercedes Asare shares her thoughts on the oft-used
Interview with Anne – a German expat living in Vietnam
Interview with Anne – a German expat living in Vietnam
Anne is a German expat who moved to Vietnam in 2014. Originally planning to travel around
Top 5 reasons to live abroad at least once in your life
Top 5 reasons to live abroad at least once in your life
The world beyond our borders is home to millions of other people. Just like you, they all
Interview with Aga – a Polish expat living in Lyon, France
Interview with Aga – a Polish expat living in Lyon, France
Aga, originally from a charming village called Tarnowskie Gory in Poland, moved to Lyon
An Englishman in New York
An Englishman in New York
In this guest article, Alec Porter shares his experiences and tips for thriving and
Interview with Melissa – an American expat living in Geneva
Interview with Melissa – an American expat living in Geneva
Melissa, originally from Michigan in the USA, moved to Geneva with her Swiss boyfriend