Articles | Expat Arrivals

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.

Filter Articles:

Interview with Elliot – an American expat living in Brazil

Elliot is an American expat living in Brazil. He lives in Rio de Janeiro and is the CEO

Interview with Lois – an American expat living in Poland

Lois is an American expat living in Poland. She moved to the western city of Poznan in

Moving abroad for love: being an expat in your partner's home country

It might sound like the ending of a Hollywood film, but moving overseas to be with your

Interview with Maryanne – an American expat living in Egypt

Maryanne is an American expat living in rural Egypt. She has lived in the country for many

Interview with Asia – a Polish expat living in Kenya

Asia is a Polish expat who initially moved to Kenya for an internship position in 2007

Moving to Italy with a special-needs child

There is no denying that moving overseas is challenging, but for parents of children with

Interview with Zeynep – a Turkish expat living in Kenya

Zeynep is a Turkish expat who moved to Kenya with her husband and two children in 2012

Interview with Polly – An American expat living in Russia

Polly Barks is an American expat living in Russia. She moved to Moscow in 2010 to work as

Interview with Ersatz – A Dutch-Irish Expat Living in Astana

Ersatz is a Dutch-Irish expat currently living in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. She

Interview with Nene – a Welsh expat living in Brisbane, Australia

Nene Davies is writer and Welsh expat living in Brisbane. When Nene's husband was made

Interview with Jennifer – an American expat living in Brazil

Jennifer is an American expat living in Brazil’s southeastern city of Belo Horizonte with

Interview with Beth – an American expat living in Hong Kong

Beth is an American expat living in Hong Kong. She moved there with her fiancé, who is

Interview with Finian – An Irish expat living in Ho Chi Minh City

Finian Sedgwick is a Irish expat living in Ho Chi Minh City. In 2012 Finian traded the

Interview with Northern Lad – A British expat living in Russia

Northern Lad is a British expat who moved to Moscow in September 2012 for a job. He enjoys

Interview with Kevin – an American expat living in Buenos Aires

Kevin is an American expat living in Buenos Aires. He spent a year in the city studying

Interview with Alexander – a British expat living in Saudi Arabia

Alexander Gorin is a British expat who moved to Saudi Arabia with his wife in 2012. They

Interview with Jenny – a British expat living in France

Jenny is a British expat living in France. She moved from Manchester to the northwestern

Interview with Gregory – a South African expat living in Saudi Arabia

Gregory Grove is a South African expat living in Saudi Arabia. He teaches English at a

Interview with Maria – A Greek expat living in Lebanon

Maria is a Greek/German expat living in Lebanon. She moved to the capital, Beirut, in 2008

Interview with Pia – a Canadian expat living in Sweden

Pia is a Canadian expat who moved to Sweden in 2011 with her husband when he was offered a