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 Edwina – a New Yorker living in Portland, OR

Originally from New York, Edwina recently moved to Portland from Paris, France, where she

Interview with Juris – a Latvian expat living in Czech Republic

Juris is a Latvian expat that's been stuck in Czech Republic for about five years now

Interview with Faye – a British expat living in Turkey

Faye is originally from Buxton, Derbyshire, and is now an expat living in Dalyan in

Will Brexit spell the end of a powerful British passport?

Will Brexit spell the end of a powerful British passport?

The British passport has been one of the most powerful in the world for years, but though

Interview with Laura – a Brazilian expat living in New York City

Laura is a Brazilian writer and content creator living in New York City. In her expat

What kind of home can expats buy for £250,000?

What kind of home can expats buy for £250,000?

Priorities have shifted significantly since Covid-19 hit. And since remote working is now

Interview with Joanna – a Polish expat living in Portugal

Joanna is a nomad, an online teacher and a blogger. She left her home country, Poland

Interview with Anda – a Romanian expat living in Poland

Born in the Land of Vampires but not afraid of garlic, Anda grew up in Iasi, Romania

Interview with Emily and Jesse – American expats living in Turkey

When Emily and Jesse first considered living overseas, they had no idea of the life

See the world on a remote visa

See the world on a remote visa

If the pandemic has shown us anything, it’s the importance of businesses and governments

Interview with Peter – a Danish expat living in Portland, OR

Peter is a novelist, poet, human being, ex-astrologer, Beatles fan, spiritual airhead

How savings on international school tuition can benefit your family during the Covid-19 pandemic

Expat families are often startled by the high tuition fees charged by international

Interview with Jasmina – a British expat living in Panama City

British expat Jasmina is a content writer and self-published author of The Mexican Duena –

Interview with Linda – a Dutch expat living in Spain

Linda is a 28-year-old Dutch woman who moved to Spain almost seven years ago. In the

How to bypass the notorious Catalonian red tape

Bureaucracy is a major problem in Spain, particularly in Catalonia, and it has long been a

Interview with Susie – an American expat living in Saudi Arabia

American expat Susie has been a lot of things – police officer, travel agent, bank teller

Interview with Savannah – a South African expat living in New Zealand

Savannah is a 22-year-old student, born and raised in South Africa. She left Cape Town

Interview with Dan – an American expat living in Barcelona

As his job allows him to work from anywhere in the world, Dan, an American expat, was able

What Expat Families Should Look For in a Home

Buying a property abroad as a permanent residence is an exciting idea. But is it really

Interview with Molly – a British expat living in Granada, Spain

Molly has lived in Spain since 1998 – first in Barcelona and now in Granada, where she is