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 Marina – a Serbian expat living in Abu Dhabi
Interview with Marina – a Serbian expat living in Abu Dhabi
Marina is a truly global expat – she holds a Serbian passport, was born in Malaysia, grew
Interview with Hannah – a British expat living in Johannesburg
Interview with Hannah – a British expat living in Johannesburg
Hannah is a UK expat living in Johannesburg. Inspired by her experiences, she became the
Interview with Marc – a Canadian expat living in Egypt
Interview with Marc – a Canadian expat living in Egypt
Marco Desilets is a Canadian expat who lived in Egypt. Moving to Cairo in 2015, his
Interview with Grace – a Canadian expat living in Ireland
Interview with Grace – a Canadian expat living in Ireland
Grace is a Canadian expat living in Ireland. Having travelled to work at the Dublin branch
Interview with Juliette – a French expat living in Canada
Interview with Juliette – a French expat living in Canada
Juliette is a French expat living in Ottawa, Canada. Moving alone, she started teaching
Expat parenting tips: how to help your child through exam season
Expat parenting tips: how to help your child through exam season
Family homes become powder kegs during exam season, and sparks may fly. But recent
Interview with Carey – an American expat living in France
Interview with Carey – an American expat living in France
Originally from the US, Carey moved to Toulouse to pursue his Master’s degree in
Interview with Catie – an American expat living in Turkey
Interview with Catie – an American expat living in Turkey
Catie is an American expat who moved to Turkey with her husband, Jason, in August 2016
Lonely in the glamorous city?
Lonely in the glamorous city?
Dr Rash Bassim of the Priory Wellbeing Centre Dubai explains how and why many expats
Interview with Eddie – an American expat living in Abu Dhabi
Interview with Eddie – an American expat living in Abu Dhabi
Eddie is an American expat who moved to the United Arab Emirates when his wife was offered
Five of the best cities for expats to work in
Five of the best cities for expats to work in
Career-minded expats are spoilt for choice when it comes to seeking opportunities abroad
Interview with Alina – a Romanian expat in Estonia
Interview with Alina – a Romanian expat in Estonia
Romanian expat Alina Akk had lived in Denmark for six years, studying towards her Master's
Australian 457 visa reforms: what you need to know
Australian 457 visa reforms: what you need to know
In April 2017, the Australian government announced that the popular Temporary Work Visa
Overcoming obstacles in expat assignments
Overcoming obstacles in expat assignments
Expat work assignments are, on the whole, beneficial for most employees. Relocating for
Job scams: How to avoid becoming a victim
Job scams: How to avoid becoming a victim
The sluggish global economy has pushed many people to seek opportunities far from home
Interview with Lara – a South African expat in Australia
Interview with Lara – a South African expat in Australia
Six years ago, Lara Davis left Cape Town, South Africa, for another vibrant coastal city –
Interview with Karen – a British expat living in Brisbane
Interview with Karen – a British expat living in Brisbane
Karen Bleakley moved to Brisbane from the UK in 2014 with her husband, four-year-old twin
Interview with Marvin – a local international back in Malaysia
Interview with Marvin – a local international back in Malaysia
Marvin is an engineer in the oil and gas industry. As a result of his work for Shell
Interview with Helena – a Swedish expat living in Portugal
Interview with Helena – a Swedish expat living in Portugal
In the first month of 2016, Helena Radeson Silverup and her husband left Sweden's icy
Choosing an international school in Shanghai to meet the needs of your family and your child
Choosing an international school in Shanghai to meet the needs of your family and your child
Shanghai was an educational hub well before the international school scene arrived. With