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 Gabrielle – an American expat living in Italy
Interview with Gabrielle – an American expat living in Italy
About Gabrielle Q: Where are you originally from? A: Brooklyn NY, USA. Q: Where are you
Interview with Anne – an Irish expat living in Stockholm
Interview with Anne – an Irish expat living in Stockholm
Anne lived in England, Ireland and Germany before relocating to Stockholm with her Swedish
Interview with Anastasia – a Russian expat living in Vietnam
Interview with Anastasia – a Russian expat living in Vietnam
Anastasia is a Russian expat living in Vietnam. Having previously lived and taught English
The Challenges of Higher Education Choices for Expat Students
The Challenges of Higher Education Choices for Expat Students
The majority of international school students won’t seek their studies in higher education
Singapore Takes Top Spot in HSBC Expat Explorer Survey 2016
Singapore Takes Top Spot in HSBC Expat Explorer Survey 2016
After surveying nearly 27,000 expats worldwide, HSBC has revealed that Singapore has been
Interview with Katherine – an Australian expat living in San Francisco, CA
Interview with Katherine – an Australian expat living in San Francisco, CA
Although Australian-born Katherine Fenech has only been in San Francisco, California, for
Interview with Izzy – an American expat living in Vietnam
Interview with Izzy – an American expat living in Vietnam
Izzy is an American expat who moved to Vietnam with her boyfriend at the beginning of 2016
Interview with David – a dual citizen of the UK and Ghana
Interview with David – a dual citizen of the UK and Ghana
As a Ghanaian-born naturalised Brit, David has a unique perspective on expat life. He
Interview with Gret – an American expat living in Malawi
Interview with Gret – an American expat living in Malawi
Gret is an American expat who moved to Lilongwe, Malawi, to take up a teaching position
Interview with Gabriel – an Australian expat living in New Delhi
Interview with Gabriel – an Australian expat living in New Delhi
Gabriel is an Australian expat living in New Delhi. He moved to India in 2007 and set up
Interview with James – A British expat living in Switzerland
Interview with James – A British expat living in Switzerland
Hailing from the United Kingdom, James is an independent financial advisor who has been
Interview with Shelly – a South African expat living in Krabi
Interview with Shelly – a South African expat living in Krabi
Shelly is a South African teacher who packed up her life in sunny Cape Town for an
Interview with Rita – a Russian expat living in France
Interview with Rita – a Russian expat living in France
A serial expat, Russian-born Rita grew up in Israel and now lives in Paris with her
Interview with Joan – an American expat living in Japan
Interview with Joan – an American expat living in Japan
In September 2014, Joan left her home soil of the USA in search of a new life in Japan
Interview with Anna – a Polish expat living in Chile
Interview with Anna – a Polish expat living in Chile
Anna Nowak is a psychologist and avid traveller, originally from Poland and currently
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Expat Arrivals Terms and Conditions
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Interview with Heidi – An American expat living in Ecuador
Interview with Heidi – An American expat living in Ecuador
Heidi Schultz is an American expat who has been living in the bustling and beautiful Quito
Five Action-Packed Reasons to Be an Expat in the UK
Five Action-Packed Reasons to Be an Expat in the UK
Great Britain is a country famed for its picture-perfect countryside, love of queues and
Interview with Julia – a Scottish expat living in China
Interview with Julia – a Scottish expat living in China
Julia, hailing from Scotland, is a new addition to the expat scene in China. She shares
Simple Security Tips When Relocating To Another Country
Simple Security Tips When Relocating To Another Country
Imagine the scene. You have just arrived in a new country after hours sitting on a plane