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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 Maggie – an American expat living in Buenos Aires

Maggie is an educational consultant who has been living and working in Buenos Aires for

Book review: Bloom Where You're Planted by Lasairiona McMaster

Many expats agree that the most overwhelming part of relocating is often figuring out

Five things to consider when retiring abroad

In search of a more relaxed lifestyle, sunny skies and a lower cost of living, many

Six ways to survive (and thrive) as a vegan expat living in Thailand

In recent years, interest in veganism and vegetarianism has seen an incredible increase

Interview with James Donald – A Canadian expat living in Thailand

James is an expat from Canada living in Buriram, Thailand. He teaches English in the day

Interview with Las – an Irish expat who lived in Houston

Lasairiona – Las for short – is a 30-something, Irish expat. As of November 2019, she’s

Interview with Greg – A Canadian expat living in Bangkok

Greg left Canada for Thailand in 2001 for a few months to relax, and never left. He works

Finances 101: A guide to money management for expats emigrating to Australia

Managing your day-to-day finances is a skill you will spend most of your adult life

Interview with Steve – A South African expat who lived in Thailand

Steve is a South African who lived abroad in Thailand teaching a class of second graders

What American expats need to know about filing US taxes in 2020

Living abroad is an incredible experience – however, it is slightly marred for American

Interview with Patrick – an American expat living in South Korea

Patrick is an English teacher and the owner of JJ’s Bar in Ulsan, South Korea. He has a

Five Money-Saving Tips for Making the Move to the UK

Moving to the UK can be a fairly expensive experience, particularly if you’re moving to a

How to set up a business in Qatar

Firstly, there are certain key questions to ask from the outset, and these answers will

10 useful tips for starting a business in the UAE

1) Understand that the government works in different ways than you are used to. Seek

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Interview with Nick – a Canadian expat who lived in Taiwan

Nick first moved to Taipei, Taiwan, in 2011 after backpacking around the world for a few

Establishing a business in Oman

Oman is bordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the north-west, Saudi Arabia to the

Understanding the concept of Oqood registration and SPA when buying overseas

Dubai’s real estate has grown significantly, especially in comparison to how it was 10

Interview with Melanie – a South African expat living in Taiwan

Melanie Koegelenberg is an expat from South Africa. After completing her university degree

Interview with John and Susan – American expats living in Colombia

John and Susan Pazera are US expats currently based in Medellín, Colombia. In 2015, they