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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Nightlife hotspots for expats in Hong Kong

For those who enjoy a big night out and a good party, there's plenty to find behind Hong

Interview with Marvin – a Scottish expat in Melbourne

Marvin Coleman is a Scottish expat living in Melbourne with his wife, Robin, and their two

Expat's guide to shopping in Singapore

From huge modern malls to atmospheric side-street markets, Singapore is a shopper’s

Interview with Janice – a Canadian expat in Houston

Janice Clow is a Canadian expat currently living and working as a realtor in Houston

Why sport is a great icebreaker when living abroad

Why sport is a great icebreaker when living abroad

Settling into a new country can be difficult – there’s no escaping that. Awkward language

Interview with Gail – a Canadian expat living in Portugal

Gail Aguiar is a Philippines-born, Canadian-raised freelance photographer who made

Interview with Rasa – A Lithuanian expat living in Morocco

Originally from Lithuania, Rasa is a journalist, freelance blogger, cinema zealot

Interview with Ishwarya – a British expat living in South Korea

Ishwarya started her expat existence in 2016, when she and her husband moved to South

Interview with Brit – an American expat living in South Korea

Originally from Madison, USA, Brit worked in marketing before deciding it was time for a

Interview with Samantha – A Canadian Expat in South Korea

Samantha has recently returned to her home country of Canada after two years of living in

Interview with Yolande – a Singaporean expat living in Frankfurt

Yolande Campbell, is originally from Singapore but spent two years in Oxford before

Tapping into school and community support for expat families in Singapore

Vibrant city life, exotic temples, and an abundance of family-oriented activities make

Interview with Doug – an American expat in Uruguay

Doug is an American expat living in Uruguay with his wife. He shares some of his insights

Interview with Dany and Thijs – expats living in Valencia

Dany was born in Hawaii, grew up in Portland, and moved to Amsterdam when he was

Interview with Dona – an Estonian expat in Brazil

Dona is an Estonian expat who first arrived in Brazil as an exchange student to complete

Interview with Kate – an English expat living in Spain

Kate Boyle is an English author who spent several years living and teaching English in

Colleges and universities in South Africa

South Africa has numerous colleges and universities for international and local students

Teaching English in Japan

Teaching English in Japan is one of the more popular vocations for foreigners moving to

Teaching English in South Korea

Each year, a steady stream of English-speaking foreigners make their way to South Korea

Teaching English in Taiwan

Teaching English as a second language is still one of the most popular sources of income