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: Ready, Steady, Go Dutch
Book Review: Ready, Steady, Go Dutch
Unfortunately, there was no guidebook waiting for me when I left the UK and moved to the
Interview with Anna – an Australian expat living in Malaysia
Interview with Anna – an Australian expat living in Malaysia
Anna is an Australian expat living in Malaysia. Having lived in a number of countries
Interview with Alison – a British expat living in Hong Kong
Interview with Alison – a British expat living in Hong Kong
Alison Massey is a UK expat living in Hong Kong. She moved with her husband and baby son
Interview with Heather – an American expat living in Johannesburg
Interview with Heather – an American expat living in Johannesburg
Heather Mason is a writer, photographer and the blogger behind 2Summers.net which
Interview with Christie – an American expat living in Melbourne, Australia
Interview with Christie – an American expat living in Melbourne, Australia
Christie Wilkin is an American expat from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who relocated to
Renovating a home in Italy: An expat's story
Renovating a home in Italy: An expat's story
Under the Tuscan Sun has a lot to answer for. With all the giggling, good-looking locals
Interview with Lisa – an American expat living in Hong Kong
Interview with Lisa – an American expat living in Hong Kong
Lisa Harvey is an American expat who has lived with her family in Hong Kong since 2011
Interview with Cosette – an American expat living in Melbourne
Interview with Cosette – an American expat living in Melbourne
Cosette Palenque is an American expat who left sunny Miami and moved to Melbourne to be
Interview with Gemma – a British expat living in Kuwait
Interview with Gemma – a British expat living in Kuwait
Gemma is a British expat living in Kuwait. She moved to Kuwait City when her husband
Interview with Matt – a South African expat living in Singapore
Interview with Matt – a South African expat living in Singapore
Matt is a South African expat who moved to Singapore in May 2013. After putting up with
Interview with Cassandra – a Singaporean expat living in Indonesia
Interview with Cassandra – a Singaporean expat living in Indonesia
Cassandra is a Singaporean expat who moved to Jakarta with her Canadian husband and son
Interview with Mandi – an American expat living in Saudi Arabia
Interview with Mandi – an American expat living in Saudi Arabia
Mandi is an American expat who moved to Riyadh with her Saudi husband and daughter. There
Interview with Tara – an American expat living in Sydney, Australia
Interview with Tara – an American expat living in Sydney, Australia
Following a chance encounter on a flight, Tara Foster ended up with a job offer and
Interview with Lidia – a Spanish-Swedish expat living in Indonesia
Interview with Lidia – a Spanish-Swedish expat living in Indonesia
Lidia is a Spanish expat who grew up in Sweden and now lives in Indonesia. She moved to
Interview with Angela – an American expat living in Saudi Arabia
Interview with Angela – an American expat living in Saudi Arabia
Angela is an American expat who moved to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea town of Yanbu with her
Interview with Jarrad – an Australian expat living in Singapore
Interview with Jarrad – an Australian expat living in Singapore
Jarrad Brown is an Australian expat living in Singapore. Originally from Perth, he moved
Interview with Avril – a British expat living in Kuwait
Interview with Avril – a British expat living in Kuwait
Avril Bailey is the president of the British Ladies Society in Kuwait, an active expat
Top 10 Tips for Expat Life in Singapore
Top 10 Tips for Expat Life in Singapore
Moving to Singapore can be an exciting adventure, and with so many new and interesting
Interview with Sergey – a Russian expat living in Dubai
Interview with Sergey – a Russian expat living in Dubai
Sergey is a Russian expat living in Dubai. In search of an opportunity to live and work in
Interview with Gaby – A South African expat living in South Korea
Interview with Gaby – A South African expat living in South Korea
Gaby is a South African expat living in South Korea. Looking for a change and chance to
