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 Crista – a Third Culture Kid living in Sweden
Interview with Crista – a Third Culture Kid living in Sweden
Crista is no stranger to living as an expatriate, as she spent the majority of her life
Interview with Anri – a South African expat who lived in Ecuador
Interview with Anri – a South African expat who lived in Ecuador
In 2019, Anri Lategan, a South African, moved to Ecuador where she volunteered on a small
Interview with Ginny – an American expat living in Turkey
Interview with Ginny – an American expat living in Turkey
Originally from the US state of Alabama, Ginny Lou has long enjoyed travelling and
Interview with Schalk – a South African expat living in Dubai
Interview with Schalk – a South African expat living in Dubai
Originally from South Africa, Schalk moved to Bahrain in 2011 and then to Dubai in 2015
What are QROPS Pensions and are they suitable for me?
What are QROPS Pensions and are they suitable for me?
QROPS are a type of offshore pension which is recognised by the British authorities (HMRC)
What are QNUPS pensions?
What are QNUPS pensions?
QNUPS enable British expats to save tax in their country of residence and on inheritance
Interview with Jason & Michelle – a mixed expat & Ecuadorian family living in Cuenca
Interview with Jason & Michelle – a mixed expat & Ecuadorian family living in Cuenca
Jason and Michelle run Expats Ecuador to provide expat-friendly resources on what it’s
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With constant travel disruptions and ever-changing regulations due to the COVID-19
Book review: Exploring Turkish Landscapes – Crossing Inner Boundaries by Lisa Morrow
Book review: Exploring Turkish Landscapes – Crossing Inner Boundaries by Lisa Morrow
The first time Lisa Morrow went to Turkey she was just one of many young people on the
Book review: Inside Out In Istanbul: Making Sense of the City by Lisa Morrow
Book review: Inside Out In Istanbul: Making Sense of the City by Lisa Morrow
For most people, Istanbul is synonymous with its world famous sights, the Haghia Sophia
Consequences for not filing US income taxes as an American expat
Consequences for not filing US income taxes as an American expat
How does the IRS go about finding you - an American expatriate - when you have not filed
Book review: Waiting for the Tulips to Bloom by Lisa Morrow
Book review: Waiting for the Tulips to Bloom by Lisa Morrow
After extended repeated visits to Turkey, starting in 1990 during the Gulf War, the death
Interview with ISS Relocations – a relocation company in the United Arab Emirates
Interview with ISS Relocations – a relocation company in the United Arab Emirates
Many expats moving to the United Arab Emirates report that relocation firms help ease the
Interview with Caroline – a Kenyan expat living in Oman
Interview with Caroline – a Kenyan expat living in Oman
Kenyan by nationality, Caroline Nduta Henry is 25 years old, married and a mother of a one
Learning the Finnish Language
Learning the Finnish Language
Finnish is often said to be one of the most difficult languages. My mother tongue is
Interview with Scott – a South African expat living in Singapore
Interview with Scott – a South African expat living in Singapore
Originally from South Africa, Scott moved to Singapore in early 2015 after previous expat
Interview with Mercy – a Filipino expat living in Finland
Interview with Mercy – a Filipino expat living in Finland
An engineer by trade who arrived in Finland as a student, Mercy is now a working mother of
Interview with Namrata – an Indian expat living in Malawi
Interview with Namrata – an Indian expat living in Malawi
Namrata is a talented creative, originally from India but has lived most of her life in
Interview with Alejandra – a Chilean expat living in Dublin
Interview with Alejandra – a Chilean expat living in Dublin
Alejandra Cerda is a Spanish teacher and translator (English to Spanish) from Chile. With
Interview with ORI – a relocation company in Israel
Interview with ORI – a relocation company in Israel
When relocating to another country, especially one that speaks an unfamiliar language