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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Five Tips to Getting a Work Visa in Israel

All foreign nationals who wish to work in Israel must first apply for an Israel work

A backpacker’s guide to Sydney

Adventurous activities, pristine beaches, and thriving nightlife are just a few

Getting and Applying for Permanent Residency in Argentina

After battling with piles of paperwork, one expat lives to tell the tale of dealing with

Advice for moving to New Zealand

South African expat Garret Horwitz shares a few tips for prospective expats looking to

Learning Spanish in Argentina

Advice from a Spanish teacher and her students by Sandra Gonet Learning the language of

Book Review: Perking the Pansies

Jack and Liam, a gay couple, are fed up with working life conditions in London and so

Interview with Steve – an American expat living in Argentina

Steve, an American expat living in Argentina, finds life in pastoral Patagonia simple but

Interview with Carsten – a German student in Ghana

"My name is Carsten, and I am a German citizen, currently 21 years old. After graduating

Interview with Marcus – an Australian who returned home after living in America

Marcus left life in the States to return to his rural roots in Victoria, Australia with

Interview with Jenny – a British expat living in Oman

Jenny, a British expat living in Oman, paints a picture of Muscat lovely enough to leave

Interview with Cristy – an American expat living in Abu Dhabi

Cristy is an American wife and mother from Virginia. She's been married to her husband for

Key strategies for maintaining expat health

Key strategies for maintaining expat health

With expats embarking on an increasing numbers of short term international assignments

An in-depth guide to health insurance in Kenya

The state of healthcare in Kenya has deteriorated dramatically over the last few decades

Paris, Paris: Journey Into the City of Light

Every visitor to Paris brings with them such a weight of expectation that the city can

Interview with OB – a British expat living in Oman

OB, an English woman living in Oman, left the UK looking for a little extra tax-free cash

Expat Packing List for Moving to Saudi Arabia

Expats moving to Saudi Arabia will almost certainly have solidified a job, negotiated

Interview with Stephanie – an American expat living in Austria

Moving to Al Ain

Al Ain – whose name translates to 'the spring', and which is also known as 'the Garden

Interview with David – an American expat living in Paris

Author and tour guide David Downie is a San Franciscan who moved to Paris in the 1980s and

Interview with Laurent Fontaine - a French expat living in Moscow

Laurent Fontaine, a French expat living in Moscow, has been a Russophile even before he