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 Daniel – long-term expat in Hungary
Interview with Daniel – long-term expat in Hungary
Daniel Swartz has lived in Hungary since 1990. He is a polymath, working as an
Religion and Worship in Saudi Arabia
Religion and Worship in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is an Islamic country governed by a strict interpretation of Sharia law. This
Interview with Monica – a Romanian expat living in Abu Dhabi
Interview with Monica – a Romanian expat living in Abu Dhabi
Monica Dascal is a Romanian who was looking for a travelling career and ended up finding
Interview with Liene – an American expat living in France
Interview with Liene – an American expat living in France
Liene is an expatriate from the United States living with her family in central France
Starting a business in China
Starting a business in China
When I made the great leap to start a business in China from the UK, it soon dawned on me
Editorial: Should you send your child to an international or a local school?
Editorial: Should you send your child to an international or a local school?
The question of what school your child will attend in a new country is one that many
Interview with Cheryl – A Filipina expat living in Abu Dhabi
Interview with Cheryl – A Filipina expat living in Abu Dhabi
Cheryl Esteban is a Filipina living and working in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Five Tips to Getting a Work Visa in Israel
Five Tips to Getting a Work Visa in Israel
All foreign nationals who wish to work in Israel must first apply for an Israel work
A backpacker’s guide to Sydney
A backpacker’s guide to Sydney
Adventurous activities, pristine beaches, and thriving nightlife are just a few
Getting and Applying for Permanent Residency in Argentina
Getting and Applying for Permanent Residency in Argentina
After battling with piles of paperwork, one expat lives to tell the tale of dealing with
Advice for moving to New Zealand
Advice for moving to New Zealand
South African expat Garret Horwitz shares a few tips for prospective expats looking to
Learning Spanish in Argentina
Learning Spanish in Argentina
Advice from a Spanish teacher and her students by Sandra Gonet Learning the language of
Book Review: Perking the Pansies
Book Review: Perking the Pansies
Jack and Liam, a gay couple, are fed up with working life conditions in London and so
Interview with Steve – an American expat living in Argentina
Interview with Steve – an American expat living in Argentina
Steve, an American expat living in Argentina, finds life in pastoral Patagonia simple but
Interview with Carsten – a German student in Ghana
Interview with Carsten – a German student in Ghana
"My name is Carsten, and I am a German citizen, currently 21 years old. After graduating
Interview with Marcus – an Australian who returned home after living in America
Interview with Marcus – an Australian who returned home after living in America
Marcus left life in the States to return to his rural roots in Victoria, Australia with
Interview with Jenny – a British expat living in Oman
Interview with Jenny – a British expat living in Oman
Jenny, a British expat living in Oman, paints a picture of Muscat lovely enough to leave
Interview with Cristy – an American expat living in Abu Dhabi
Interview with Cristy – an American expat living in Abu Dhabi
Cristy is an American wife and mother from Virginia. She's been married to her husband for
Key strategies for maintaining expat health
Key strategies for maintaining expat health
With expats embarking on an increasing numbers of short term international assignments
An in-depth guide to health insurance in Kenya
An in-depth guide to health insurance in Kenya
The state of healthcare in Kenya has deteriorated dramatically over the last few decades