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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Getting a permit to live in Italy – one American's struggle

By Jessica Spiegel Since I began the process of getting a permit to live in Italy in 2008

Interview with Lea – a South African expat living in Buenos Aires

Lea left the southern tip of Africa to set up shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Nearly a

Interview with Jenny – an American expat living in Brazil

Jenny developed a passion for travel, backpacking around England in 1999. Subsequently

Paragon Relocation Destination Guides

Welcome to the Paragon Relocation Destination Guides featuring comprehensive information

Northern Exposure: Surviving Winter in the Nordics as an Expat

By Anna Maria Moore Most people equate the Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden

Interview with Emily – an American expat living in Dubai

Emily Crutcher is a southern belle sounding off in hot and humid Dubai. She joined the

How to connect with your partner as an expat living abroad

How to connect with your partner as an expat living abroad

Moving overseas and embracing the expat life can often be a stressful experience. It's

Book review: Home Keeps Moving – A Glimpse into the Extraordinary Life of a Third Culture Kid

Growing up is never easy – and there’s no shortage of literature aimed at analysing the

Expat adjustment: the second settling in - part two

Expats who have managed to high-jump the initial hurdle of culture shock may be surprised

Interview with Heather – an American expat living in Brazil

Heather is a stay-at-home mom from Texas who is married to a chemist who works in the oil

Expat adjustment: the second settling in

Anyone who has tried living in a new country knows that adjusting isn’t always easy

Interview with Sibylle – a Swiss expat living in Japan

Swiss expat Sibylle Ito moved to Tokyo after a lengthy stint in Los Angeles. She's

Interview with Franziska – a German expat who lived in Osaka

Franzi spent a student's year in Osaka and has plans to return and continue research in

Living and teaching in Moscow

One expat shares her account of what it's like to teach English in Russia. I have taught

Interview with Amanda – a British expat living in the Netherlands

Amanda is an English woman who has been living in the Netherlands since 2000. She

Working Overseas

Working Overseas

Finding an expat job, navigating the complexities of expat contract negotiation, and

Interview with Malcolm – an American expat living in a Thai village

Malcolm left life in the States to live out his Golden Years in a stress-free, peaceful

Getting Your Driver's Licence in China

By Broc Smith, author of “The Tragic Kingdom, or, Prisoner in a Chinese Theme Park” The

Interview with Melissa – an American expat living in Canada

Melissa and her partner moved to Canada to pursue the rights they were denied in the

Interview with Michelle Nott – an American expat living in Belgium

Michelle Nott is an expatriated American mother and wife with a background in education