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.

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Interview with Dana – a Romanian expat living in the Netherlands

Dana is a Romanian expat living in Amsterdam. She initially moved to the Netherlands when

What to expect when moving to Delhi – Advice from an expat and cross-cultural expert

I was speaking recently to a couple who arrived in Delhi just under a month ago and

Interview with Christy – an American expat living in Cyprus

Christy Fisher is an American expat living in Paphos. She moved to Cyprus with her husband

Teaching English in Italy

Despite the current economic situation in Italy, the need for English doesn't appear to be

Interview with Mathilde – a French expat living in India

Mathilde is a French expat living in Mumbai. She first came to India as a manager of a

Interview with Doris – a French expat living in India

Doris is a French expat who has been living in Delhi for the past nine years and thinks

Interview with Adrienne – an American student living in Taipei

Adrienne was born in Taiwan but raised in California. She moved with her family back to

Interview with Amy – a British expat living in Italy

Amy is a British expat who moved to Torremaggiore in the Puglia region of southern Italy

Interview with Sarai – an American expat living in Chile

Sarai is an American artist who is married to a Chilean man and living in Puento Alto, at

Moving Abroad – Tax Considerations for UK Nationals

From finding a new home and choosing schools to packing up and moving house, there are so

Interview with Rakhee – an Australian expat living in India

Rakhee is an Australian expat of Indian origin. She moved to India for a life change, and

Interview with Helen – an Australian expat living in Qatar

Helen is an Australian expat living in Doha with her husband, Kim, and their little

Interview with JH – a British expat living in Singapore

Having previously lived in Shanghai, China, JH is a seasoned British expat now living in

Know before you go: Moving to the Netherlands

There are often things one wishes they knew before they moved to a new country. With a

What Americans Need to Know About Foreign Bank Accounts

With constant changes and requirements, expatriate taxes can be confusing to say the least

Interview with Pruma – an Indian national repatriating from the US

Pruma is an Indian national who has lived in the States for many years and recently

Advice from a real estate expert on finding accommodation in Beijing

Tina Li has been working in the expat housing and relocation services field in China for

Interview with Nidhi – an Indian expat living in Indonesia

Originally from New Delhi, Nidhi is an Indian expat living in Jakarta with her husband and

Interview with Anna – a British expat living in Mallorca

Anna is a British expat who has lived on the island of Mallorca with her husband and son

Interview with Tracey – a British expat living in the Netherlands

Tracey is a British expat living in Breda with her husband, aka Mr Sunshine, and their