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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Book Review: 100 Reasons to Live Abroad and 100 Reasons Not To
Book Review: 100 Reasons to Live Abroad and 100 Reasons Not To
101 Reasons to Live Abroad and 100 Reasons Not To is, as the title suggests, an
Considering homeschooling when living abroad
Considering homeschooling when living abroad
Living abroad is, among other things, an exciting opportunity to expose children to new
Expat checklist: tips for planning your relocation
Expat checklist: tips for planning your relocation
Each year thousands of people move overseas to experience expat life in a new country
Expat Health Insurance in Germany
Expat Health Insurance in Germany
Germans tend to be overly cautious, and healthcare in Germany reflects this fact
Understanding health insurance in the USA
Understanding health insurance in the USA
Healthcare in the USA is really a mixed bag. On one hand, the USA represents some of the
Interview with Doug – an American expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
Interview with Doug – an American expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
Doug is an American expat who first came to Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Thirty years
Interview with Ronald – a British expat living in Paraguay
Interview with Ronald – a British expat living in Paraguay
Ronald Burnett is a British expat living in Paraguay. He initially moved to Paraguay as
Interview with Deirdre – an American expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
Interview with Deirdre – an American expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
Deirdre is an American expat who relocated from New Jersey to Ho Chi Minh City in October
Interview with Fiona – a Scottish expat living in New Zealand
Interview with Fiona – a Scottish expat living in New Zealand
Fiona Gilston is a Scottish expat living in New Zealand. She moved to Christchurch in
Interview with Jorge – an American expat living in Argentina
Interview with Jorge – an American expat living in Argentina
Jorge is an Argentinian-born American who moved back to the country of his birth to find a
Interview with Allyson – an American expat living in Kuwait
Interview with Allyson – an American expat living in Kuwait
Allyson is an American expat who moved to Kuwait with her husband in 2012, to take up a
Interview with Paul – a British expat living in China
Interview with Paul – a British expat living in China
Paul is a British expat living in China. He moved to Jinan, the capital of China’s eastern
Interview with Meredith – an American expat in Nigeria
Interview with Meredith – an American expat in Nigeria
Meredith Salinas is an American expat who lived in Lagos with her husband and two children
Interview with Dan – an American expat living in Buenos Aires
Interview with Dan – an American expat living in Buenos Aires
Dan is an American chef who moved to Argentina to be with his spouse. He loves the
Interview with Matt – a Canadian expat living in Romania
Interview with Matt – a Canadian expat living in Romania
Matt is a Canadian expat living in Transylvania, Romania. He moved to Romania because of
Interview with Odessa – an American expat living in Romania
Interview with Odessa – an American expat living in Romania
Odessa is a Louisiana native living in Romania. She moved there in 2004 with her husband
Interview with Vina – an American expat living in Argentina
Interview with Vina – an American expat living in Argentina
Vina is an American expat living in Buenos Aires. She moved there to become an English
Interview with Jennifer – An American expat living in Switzerland
Interview with Jennifer – An American expat living in Switzerland
Jennifer Weaver is an American expat who moved to Zug Switzerland in 2012 with her husband
Interview with Laura – a German expat living in New York City
Interview with Laura – a German expat living in New York City
Laura is a German-American expat who moved to the Big Apple for a change of scenery after
Interview with Anne-Marie – an Australian expat living in New Jersey
Interview with Anne-Marie – an Australian expat living in New Jersey
Anne-Marie, an Australian expat, moved to New Jersey in 2010 with her husband and two kids