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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 Clara – a Brit living in South Africa

Cuban-born Clara is a well-versed expat. Having visited and lived in an enviable amount of

An interview with Dawn and Isaac – two British expats living in New Zealand

Isaac and Dawn left England to start their new lives in Auckland, in 2014. Here they share

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Background to Public Holidays in Qatar

Expats coming from Western countries may find the Islamic public holidays in Qatar

Should kids switch off or swot up over the summer holidays?

Should kids switch off or swot up over the summer holidays?

Written by Benjamin Atkins, Deputy Head Teacher at Regent International School, Dubai Many

Interview with Sibylle – A Parisian expat living in New York City

Sibylle is a Parisian expat who has been living in New York City. Her arrival to the city

Why culture shock is good for you

Why culture shock is good for you

What is culture shock? Culture shock is the impact of moving from a familiar culture to an

Places to see in Spain – Segovia

Spain is known for its incredible beauty, constantly attracting tourists and expats from

Edinburgh boasts best quality of life in the UK

Not sure where in the UK you want to settle? Well, it seems that Edinburgh is the clear

Purchasing Italian property the right way

Those thinking of investing in property in Italy have to ensure they get things right

Interview with Kimberley – an American expat living in London

Kimberley Mueller is an American expat who moved to London in September 2014 after

We’re moving abroad – should we take the children or leave them at boarding school?

Moving overseas with children is a major challenge. Considering the best options for a

Interview with Lindsey – a Scottish expat living in Abu Dhabi

Lindsey is no stranger to travelling. Born in Scotland, she has lived in London, Dubai and

Interview with Laura – a Spanish expat living in the DRC

Laura, a Spanish expat, relocated to Kinshasa in the DRC four months ago. Here she shares

Brits Abroad: How to Become an Eccentric Expat

Waving goodbye to the motherland can be an exciting time for any Brit - but while setting

Cross‐Cultural Catastrophes: Understanding the Problem at Hand

When in an alien situation (in this case, a new cultural experience), it is very easy to

Interview with Jacqui – a British expat living in Spain

Jacqui relocated to Spain with her family in 2004. Having lived there for most of her

How to Ride a Cape Town Minibus Taxi Like a Pro

If you don't have a car of your own in Cape Town, don't fret. You've got plenty of

Moving with your pets to the UK and EU countries

Travelling internationally with your pets can add an extra level of stress to an already

Interview with Vena – an American living in Lagos, Nigeria

Vena is an American who relocated to Nigeria with her husband in 2015. Having travelled