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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Modern Business, the Ancient Way
Modern Business, the Ancient Way
Edward Musiak, an Australian expat living in Riyadh, shares his insights about doing
Interview with Piet – a South African living in India
Interview with Piet – a South African living in India
Piet Viljoen is a 50-something Mining Engineer who manages mining projects on behalf of
Interview with Fazli – a Sri Lankan expat living in Saudi Arabia
Interview with Fazli – a Sri Lankan expat living in Saudi Arabia
Sri Lankan family man and music enthusiast Fazli Sameer is a Senior IT Consultant who
Interview with Katia – an expat from France and Haiti living in India
Interview with Katia – an expat from France and Haiti living in India
Katia is a writer and translator from France and Haiti, now living in Hyderabad, India
Interview with Brian – a South African living in Italy
Interview with Brian – a South African living in Italy
Brian Bogaard, an ex-South African now living in Milan with his family, tells us about his
Interview with Randall – an American expat living in Abu Dhabi
Interview with Randall – an American expat living in Abu Dhabi
Randy 'Ace’ Parker is originally from the Southeastern US, and after a short career as a
Overseas Medical and Safety Primer
Overseas Medical and Safety Primer
An Overseas Medical and Safety Primer by Beverly D. Roman Traveling overseas takes
Interview with Veronique – a French expat living in Chicago, IL
Interview with Veronique – a French expat living in Chicago, IL
Veronique is from Lyon, France and has been living in Chicago, USA, since July 2008. She
Interview with Tracey – a British expat in Switzerland
Interview with Tracey – a British expat in Switzerland
Tracey Keenan moved from England to Switzerland 10 years ago when her banker husband was
Interview with Gillian – a British expat living in France
Interview with Gillian – a British expat living in France
Gillian (aka Olga Swan) is a writer originally from England but moved to France with her
Interview with Jehan – an Australian expat living in Ireland
Interview with Jehan – an Australian expat living in Ireland
Jehan is from Australia but moved to Dublin with her Irish husband about a year and a half
Interview with Joanna – a Polish expat in Dublin
Interview with Joanna – a Polish expat in Dublin
Joanna moved from Poland to Dublin nearly four years ago to pursue a career and love life
Interview with Marie – a New Zealand expat living in Houston, TX
Interview with Marie – a New Zealand expat living in Houston, TX
Marie was born in New Zealand but made Australia her home many years ago, where her
Pension planning for British expats
Pension planning for British expats
Until recently, British expatriates with pension savings in UK-based plans have had little
Interview with Di – an American who lived in Japan
Interview with Di – an American who lived in Japan
Di and her husband lived in Northwest Louisiana until they were struck with a strong
Interview with Andrea – a South African expat living in Palo Alto, CA
Interview with Andrea – a South African expat living in Palo Alto, CA
Andrea arrived in the United States from South Africa in 1987 holding Master's degrees in
Interview with David – an American expat living in the Netherlands
Interview with David – an American expat living in the Netherlands
David is an experienced global leader in medical device innovation and new business
Interview with Ann – a Canadian expat living in Abu Dhabi
Interview with Ann – a Canadian expat living in Abu Dhabi
Ann is a Canadian journalist working in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She moved there two years ago to
Interview with Andy – an expat adventurer in France
Interview with Andy – an expat adventurer in France
Andy H is a young American expat with hopes of enjoying the good life in France with her
Interview with Marina – a Cypriot expat living in India
Interview with Marina – a Cypriot expat living in India
Marina Marangos is a Greek Cypriot by origin, born and raised on the island. Her