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: Black and (A)broad
Book Review: Black and (A)broad
When American expat Carolyn Vines arrives in the Netherlands with her Dutch boyfriend (and
Interview with Lakshmi – an Indian expat living in Malaysia
Interview with Lakshmi – an Indian expat living in Malaysia
Lakshmipriya used to be a busy HR professional who loved to learn and coach people, guide
Interview with Sine – expat advice on life in South Africa
Interview with Sine – expat advice on life in South Africa
Sine Thieme is an American expat who moved to Johannesburg, South Africa with her family
Interview with Susan – a British expat living in Nigeria
Interview with Susan – a British expat living in Nigeria
Susan is a British governess who left the Queen’s island over thirty years ago for life in
Food Festivals in Toronto
Food Festivals in Toronto
Toronto’s multiculturalism means excellent food festivals have become part of the local
Interview with Graham Nash – a pseudo-Spaniard living in Thailand
Interview with Graham Nash – a pseudo-Spaniard living in Thailand
Graham Nash identifies as a Spaniard with British blood. He left the sultry South of Spain
Interview with Susie – a British expat in Bahrain
Interview with Susie – a British expat in Bahrain
With the kids long grown-up and gone from home, Susie retired from her job and headed with
Interview with Rob – an American expat living in Russia
Interview with Rob – an American expat living in Russia
Rob MacDonald is from New Jersey, where he taught school for many years, then sold
Getting a permit to live in Italy – one American's struggle
Getting a permit to live in Italy – one American's struggle
By Jessica Spiegel Since I began the process of getting a permit to live in Italy in 2008
Interview with Lea – a South African doing business in Buenos Aires
Interview with Lea – a South African doing business in Buenos Aires
Lea left the southern tip of Africa to set up shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Nearly a
Interview with Paulistinha – an expat blogger living in Brazil
Interview with Paulistinha – an expat blogger living in Brazil
Jenny ("Paulistinha") Miller developed a passion for travel backpacking around England in
Paragon Relocation Destination Guides
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Paragon Relocation Destination Guides
Welcome to the Paragon Relocation Destination Guides featuring comprehensive information
Northern Exposure: Surviving Winter in the Nordics as an Expat
Northern Exposure: Surviving Winter in the Nordics as an Expat
By Anna Maria Moore Most people equate the Nordic countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Interview with Emily – an American expat living in Dubai
Interview with Emily – an American expat living in Dubai
Emily Crutcher is a southern belle sounding off in hot and humid Dubai. She joined the
How to connect with your partner as an expat living abroad
How to connect with your partner as an expat living abroad
Moving overseas and embracing the expat life can often be a stressful experience. It's
Book review: Home Keeps Moving – A Glimpse into the Extraordinary Life of a Third Culture Kid
Book review: Home Keeps Moving – A Glimpse into the Extraordinary Life of a Third Culture Kid
Growing up is never easy – and there’s no shortage of literature aimed at analysing the
Expat adjustment: the second settling in - part two
Expat adjustment: the second settling in - part two
Expats who have managed to high-jump the initial hurdle of culture shock may be surprised
Interview with Heather – an American expat living in Brazil
Interview with Heather – an American expat living in Brazil
Heather is a Texan stay-at-home mom married to a chemist working in the oil industry in
Expat adjustment: the second settling in
Expat adjustment: the second settling in
Anyone who has tried living in a new country knows that adjusting isn’t always easy
Interview with Sibylle – a Swiss expat living in Japan
Interview with Sibylle – a Swiss expat living in Japan
Swiss expat Sibylle Ito moved to Tokyo after a lengthy stint in Los Angeles. She's
