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 Jamie – an American expat living in Stockholm
Interview with Jamie – an American expat living in Stockholm
Jamie Hull is an American expat living in Sweden with her husband and two cats. They moved
Interview with Jennifer – an American expat living in Indonesia
Interview with Jennifer – an American expat living in Indonesia
Jennifer is an American expat living in Indonesia with her husband and daughter. They
Starting a Business in India
Starting a Business in India
According to the International Monetary Fund, India is set to become the third largest
How to Survive Your Year Living in Rural South Korea
How to Survive Your Year Living in Rural South Korea
Perhaps you’ve decided to look for a little adventure, or perhaps you had no choice; maybe
Interview with Phoenix – an American expat living in Chile
Interview with Phoenix – an American expat living in Chile
Phoenix Zerin is an American expat living in Chile. He initially moved to Santiago as part
Interview with Michael – a Mexican expat living in Vienna
Interview with Michael – a Mexican expat living in Vienna
Micheael Guiterrez is a Mexican expat who after spending 16 years in the USA moved to
Interview with Jessica – an American expat living in Italy
Interview with Jessica – an American expat living in Italy
Jessica is an American expat living in Italy. She moved to Casarano in the southeastern
Interview with Elliot – an American expat living in Brazil
Interview with Elliot – an American expat living in Brazil
Elliot Rosenberg is an American expat living in Brazil. He lives in Rio de Janeiro and is
Interview with Lois – an American expat living in Poland
Interview with Lois – an American expat living in Poland
Lois is an American expat living in Poland. She moved to the western city of Poznan in
Moving abroad for love: being an expat in your partner's home country
Moving abroad for love: being an expat in your partner's home country
It might sound like the ending of a Hollywood film, but moving overseas to be with your
Interview with Maryanne – an American expat living in Egypt
Interview with Maryanne – an American expat living in Egypt
Maryanne Gabanni is an American expat living in rural Egypt. She has lived in the country
Interview with Asia – a Polish expat living in Kenya
Interview with Asia – a Polish expat living in Kenya
Asia is a Polish expat who initially moved to Kenya for an internship position in 2007
Moving to Italy with a special-needs child
Moving to Italy with a special-needs child
There is no denying that moving overseas is challenging, but for parents of children with
Interview with Zeynep – a Turkish expat living in Kenya
Interview with Zeynep – a Turkish expat living in Kenya
Zeynep is a Turkish expat who moved to Kenya with her husband and two children in 2012
Interview with Polly – An American expat living in Russia
Interview with Polly – An American expat living in Russia
Polly Barks is an American expat living in Russia. She moved to Moscow in 2010 to work as
Interview with Ersatz – A Dutch-Irish Expat Living in Astana
Interview with Ersatz – A Dutch-Irish Expat Living in Astana
Ersatz is a Dutch-Irish expat currently living in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. She
Interview with Nene – a Welsh expat living in Brisbane, Australia
Interview with Nene – a Welsh expat living in Brisbane, Australia
Nene Davies is writer and Welsh expat living in Brisbane. When Nene's husband was made
Interview with Jennifer – an American expat living in Brazil
Interview with Jennifer – an American expat living in Brazil
Jennifer Sikes is an American expat living in Brazil’s southeastern city of Belo Horizonte
Interview with Beth – an American expat living in Hong Kong
Interview with Beth – an American expat living in Hong Kong
Beth is an American expat living in Hong Kong. She moved there with her fiancé, who is
Interview with Finian – An Irish expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
Interview with Finian – An Irish expat living in Ho Chi Minh City
Finian Sedgwick is a Irish expat living in Ho Chi Minh City. In 2012 Finian traded the