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 Kirsten – an American expat living in Mexico
Interview with Kirsten – an American expat living in Mexico
Kirsten and her husband were fed up with the American rat race, so in 2013, they decided
From home country to host country: the importance of clear documentation
From home country to host country: the importance of clear documentation
Moving abroad is a major life event that can be both exciting and daunting. It is
Interview with Sami – a Portuguese expat living in Perth
Interview with Sami – a Portuguese expat living in Perth
Sami has had a few different professions, but she’s been in the medical field for the last
Interview with Ruby – a Filipina expat living in Jacksonville, Florida
Interview with Ruby – a Filipina expat living in Jacksonville, Florida
Ruby, currently living in Jacksonville, Florida, hails from the Philippines. She and her
5 steps to prepare expats for UK private school applications
5 steps to prepare expats for UK private school applications
Duncan Quirk, Founder and Director of Top School Guide, shares a step-by-step walkthrough
Interview with Matt – a French expat living in Thailand
Interview with Matt – a French expat living in Thailand
Looking to get away from the familiarities of life and challenge himself one more time
Interview with Maheshwaran – an Indian expat in Italy
Interview with Maheshwaran – an Indian expat in Italy
After moving to Italy 10 years ago, Maheshwaran Jothi decided to create an online forum to
Interview with Ethan – an American expat in Thailand
Interview with Ethan – an American expat in Thailand
Meet Ethan, a 30-year-old digital nomad originally from California. Over the years, he’s
Interview with Vicki – a German expat living in Barcelona
Interview with Vicki – a German expat living in Barcelona
Meet Vicki: once a tourism manager, now a dedicated travel writer. When she’s not
Interview with the Rising Mom – a South Korean expat living in the Netherlands
Interview with the Rising Mom – a South Korean expat living in the Netherlands
Born and raised in South Korea, the Rising Mom made the move to the Netherlands in 2011 as
International Health Insurance in Singapore for Expats and Foreigners
International Health Insurance in Singapore for Expats and Foreigners
Health insurance for expats living in Singapore Healthcare in Singapore is known for its
Exploring the benefits of positive relationships in schools
Exploring the benefits of positive relationships in schools
Communities are defined by relationships. That’s why the International School of Beijing
What to expect when having a baby in Dubai
What to expect when having a baby in Dubai
Becoming a parent is a life-altering experience, filled with joy, anticipation and a touch
Interview with Larry – an American expat living in Taiwan
Interview with Larry – an American expat living in Taiwan
Larry is an American expat living in Taiwan. He has lived in Taiwan for 10 years now. He
Interview with Stuart – a British expat living in Spain
Interview with Stuart – a British expat living in Spain
Stuart has travelled to many countries around the world. He moved to live in Spain in 2017
The importance of integrating climate education in international schools
The importance of integrating climate education in international schools
With the recent spate of climate change fuelled weather events across the world, it’s
The benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion for expat employers
The benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion for expat employers
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has become an integral part of today’s workplace
Networking in Zurich – Top tips for expats
Networking in Zurich – Top tips for expats
Welcome to Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland and a vibrant hub of business, culture
Why the International Baccalaureate is embracing AI
Why the International Baccalaureate is embracing AI
International schools are often pioneers keen to break new ground. The release of the
Navigating your healthcare as an expat in Dubai
Navigating your healthcare as an expat in Dubai
Moving to a new country can be a stressful experience, and taking care of your physical