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 Clementine – a British expat in Nigeria
Interview with Clementine – a British expat in Nigeria
Clementine Wallop is a British expat who lived with her husband in Singapore before moving
Interview with Christopher – an American expat in Costa Rica
Interview with Christopher – an American expat in Costa Rica
Christopher Howard is an American expat who has lived in the Central American country of
Interview with Caroline – a French expat living in Vietnam
Interview with Caroline – a French expat living in Vietnam
Caroline was born in France and spent most of her childhood years living in that country
Interview with John – an American expat living in Germany
Interview with John – an American expat living in Germany
John Roman is an American expat living in Germany. He moved to the town of Bielefeld to
Interview with Diana – an American expat in Milan, Italy
Interview with Diana – an American expat in Milan, Italy
Diana Skok Corridori is an American expat who has been living in Milan, in Italy's
An interview with Brenda – a Canadian expat in Saudi Arabia
An interview with Brenda – a Canadian expat in Saudi Arabia
Brenda Hurley is a Canadian expat who moved with her husband to a growing Saudi Arabian
Interview with Elizabeth – an American expat living in Romania
Interview with Elizabeth – an American expat living in Romania
Elizabeth is an American expat who has spent the past few years living in various
Interview with Mark – an American expat in Abu Dhabi
Interview with Mark – an American expat in Abu Dhabi
Mark Peters is an American expat who moved to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates at the
Interview with Jasmine – a Canadian expat in Bergamo, Italy
Interview with Jasmine – a Canadian expat in Bergamo, Italy
About Jasmine Q: Where are you originally from? A: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Q: Where are
Book review: Safe Passage by Douglas W. Ota
Book review: Safe Passage by Douglas W. Ota
Regardless of how long someone has been an expat, mobility issues are a major part of
Things to consider before driving abroad
Things to consider before driving abroad
One of the best ways to experience a new country is to travel by car. Whether it’s the
Interview with Jasmine – a Canadian expat living in Italy
Interview with Jasmine – a Canadian expat living in Italy
Jasmine is a Canadian expat who moved to Bergamo, Italy, in December 2014 to be with her
Interview with Alice – a Korean expat in Milan, Italy
Interview with Alice – a Korean expat in Milan, Italy
Alice Kim moved to Milan three years ago, starting out as a student of fashion and design
Interview with Maria – a British expat living in Spain
Interview with Maria – a British expat living in Spain
Maria moved from England to Spain almost 30 years ago and now lives on the Mediterranean
Interview with Lynn – an American expat living in Puerto Rico
Interview with Lynn – an American expat living in Puerto Rico
American Lynn Stravecky moved to Puerto Rico with her husband and children more than 15
Interview with Robin – a British expat living in Spain
Interview with Robin – a British expat living in Spain
Robin and his wife moved from the UK to the Spanish coastal town of Moraira. Once a
How to pick the perfect cellphone package in Kenya – one expat's experience
How to pick the perfect cellphone package in Kenya – one expat's experience
Tips to help children cope with moving to another country
Tips to help children cope with moving to another country
Our guest writer shares her experience of moving from Japan, where she had two kids, back
An interview with Sharon – a British expat living in Kuwait
An interview with Sharon – a British expat living in Kuwait
Sharon Greaney moved to Kuwait in May 2014 when her husband found an opportunity to work
Interview with Jonathan – a British expat in Japan
Interview with Jonathan – a British expat in Japan
When Jonathan was sent to Tokyo by his UK company, he thought of it as a two-year
