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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International Divorce – The Facts and What to Consider
International Divorce – The Facts and What to Consider
Divorce is never easy for anyone involved; however, things can become even more
Interview with Eddie – a South African expat living in Mozambique
Interview with Eddie – a South African expat living in Mozambique
Eddie Grujon, a South African expat living in Mozambique, shares his experiences after
What you need to know about volunteering abroad
What you need to know about volunteering abroad
Packing up your bags and moving abroad is an exciting prospect, but a little daunting at
Relocation responsibilities: preparing your property in the UK
Relocation responsibilities: preparing your property in the UK
Moving abroad can be exciting and daunting in equal measure. From saying goodbye to loved
An interview with Astrid – a Spanish expat living in Denmark
An interview with Astrid – a Spanish expat living in Denmark
Astrid is a Spanish expat who relocated to Copenhagen, Denmark in 2015. In her interview
The benefits of studying in Denmark
The benefits of studying in Denmark
Denmark is a great place to study. Every year, the city of Copenhagen attracts more than 5
Interview with Sarah – a British expat living in the Algarve
Interview with Sarah – a British expat living in the Algarve
Sarah Hendrickx is a British expat living in the Algarve with her partner, Keith. She is a
Interview with Jenna – An American expat living in Costa Rica
Interview with Jenna – An American expat living in Costa Rica
Jenna is an American expat currently living in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. She left Florida
Interview with Emma – an Australian expat living in Fiji
Interview with Emma – an Australian expat living in Fiji
Australian expat Emma is a recent export to Fiji. Below she shares her experiences of
Top US expat tips for tax season
Top US expat tips for tax season
Tax season is upon us again, and for Americans living abroad this not only means having to
Interview with Greg – an American expat living in Beijing
Interview with Greg – an American expat living in Beijing
American expat Greg moved to China in 2009 for work purposes, settling in Beijing in 2009
Interview with Deborah – a British expat living in Bangalore
Interview with Deborah – a British expat living in Bangalore
Deborah is a British expat living in Bangalore. She became a 'trailing spouse' in October
9½ Things You Need To Know Before Moving to France
9½ Things You Need To Know Before Moving to France
Got an interview lined up for a great new job in Paris? Dreaming of Alpine life and acres
What to Expect When Choosing Your International Mover
What to Expect When Choosing Your International Mover
Relocating to a new country can be a walk in the park if you know the right people to deal
An interview with Rick – an American expat living in Ecuador
An interview with Rick – an American expat living in Ecuador
Rick Schleicher is an American expat who moved to Ecuador in 2004. He runs a travel
Interview with Nazanin – an Iranian expat living in Turkey
Interview with Nazanin – an Iranian expat living in Turkey
Iranian expat Nazanin has lived in Turkey for almost a decade. She explains the challenges
The Safest Countries to Live In
The Safest Countries to Live In
So, you’ve decided you want to relocate abroad, but deciding where to move to is the
Interview with Simone – an Australian expat living in Vietnam
Interview with Simone – an Australian expat living in Vietnam
Australian expat Simone made the move to Ho Chi Minh City in 2013. Here she shares her
Bringing up a Third Culture Kid
Bringing up a Third Culture Kid
Your child has flown around the globe before he or she could walk, lived in several
Interview with Tara – an American expat living in Kenya
Interview with Tara – an American expat living in Kenya
Seasoned expat Tara moved to Kenya with her husband and baby daughter in 2011. Now, more
