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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Book review: Working in Thailand: How to Ditch the Desk, Board the Flights, and Land the Job

Many foreigners who visit Thailand fall in love with the country’s great weather

Interview with Elriz – a Filipino expat living in Saudi Arabia

Elriz is an expat from the Philippines. He has been living in Saudi Arabia since November

Interview with Amelia – a Canadian expat living in Buenos Aires

Amelia is a photographer from Toronto, Canada. After visiting a friend in Buenos Aires

Interview with Rachael – An expat living in Uzbekistan

Rachael is an ESL Teacher from Belfast, Northern Ireland who has been travelling and

Interview with James – an expat who lived in Saudi Arabia

James Ynson was born in the Philippines, raised in Australia, and lived in the USA for 14

Interview with Dorian – a Canadian expat living in Paris

Dorian is a non-binary writer, artist, community organizer, and agitator of systems. They

Interview with Marcia – A South African expat living in Thailand

Marcia is a multidisciplinary artist, working with dance, writing, and performance art. A

Interview with Azra – An American expat living in South Korea

Azra is an American living abroad. Since 2015 they have called Busan, the second largest

Living in Beijing vs. Guangzhou

As two of the largest cities in China, Beijing and Guangzhou have many similarities, but

Interview with Mia – A South African expat living in Lebanon

Mia is a South African expat living in Lebanon. She moved to the capital, Beirut, in 2013

5 things I wish I’d known before moving to South Korea

South Korea is a hugely popular expat destination. Each year thousands of people from

Interview with Anika – a South African expat living in Oman

Anika is a South African expat living in Oman. After living in the Netherlands and South

Interview with Malcolm – A South African expat living in Seoul

Malcolm is a 28-year-old South African living in Seoul, South Korea. He's traveled to 12

Interview with Cormandré – a South African expat living in Dubai

Cormandré is a South African expat. She moved to Dubai in 2015 and hasn’t regretted it

Interview with Melissa – a South African expat living in China

Melissa is 27-year-old South African currently working as an ESL teacher at an

Interview with Mariëtte – a South African expat living in Dubai

Mariëtte is a South African teacher who decided to take her career further abroad. After

Interview with Rebecca – a Danish expat living in Buenos Aires

Rebecca is Danish but has fallen in love with Latin America. She decided her international

Interview with Marike – a South African expat living in Abu Dhabi

Marike left South Africa in 2012. She has lived in Switzerland, Belgium, China and the UAE

Interview with Deby – an American expat living in Buenos Aires

Deby ran away from home in 2004 and never regretted it. She went from owning a small IT

Three Reasons Why You Should Choose an International School with an IB Programme

Expatriate parents who are looking at schools should focus on those that offer an IB