Articles | Expat Arrivals

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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Managing Expat Communications – A Balancing Act

Managing Expat Communications – A Balancing Act

The ups and downs of adjustment created by expat assignments can generate emotions that

Interview with the Stickman – A New Zealander living in Bangkok, Thailand

The Stickman settled into Bangkok somewhat reluctantly, but has since travelled to nearly

Making a Successful Move as a Young Mother

Expat advice on braving the elements and bringing your baby overseas Imagine my reaction

Interview with Kaidan – an expat living in the UK

Kadian Pow has been visiting England regularly for the last ten years. She hails

Interview with Yun Zhang – On Making Space: from Beijing to Cape Town

Chinese expat Yun Zhang is stretching out into the seemingly endless space that so many

Interview with Justin – a British expat living in Spain

Justin is living the dream. He decided to beat the system, bring his family down to the

Interview with Seabee – an Australian expat living in Dubai

Seabee writes a blog called Life in Dubai, which is mostly a look at the things that

Interview with Sara Delaney – running in heels in NYC

Sara Delaney is a fashion stylist and freelance writer from London currently navigating

Interview with Juan – an American expat living in Spain

Juan followed his family and returned to his roots on the Iberian Peninsula a little over

Got Light? The importance of sunlight while living in the Nordics

The first time I saw someone standing frozen on a corner in downtown Oslo with her face

Cruising the aisles: A guide to food shopping in the Saudi city of Riyadh

By Yasmine Awais » Read her recipe for authentic Middle Eastern Tabouleh While there are

Interview with Bry – a Dutch expat living in Singapore

Bryan Norman is the liaison for an accredited estate agent and has been living and working

Interview with Camilla – a Swedish expat in love with Rome

Camilla Helgesson is a Swede who has been living in Rome since 2005. During this time, she

Interview with Emma – a Welsh expat in New York City

Brit Journalist Emma Smith married The American and moved herself and her Meanager to the

Interview with Sam – a British expat living in Cairo

Sam Welbeck is a blogger, freelance writer and producer who moved from London to Cairo

Interview with Yasmine – an American expat living in Riyadh

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more unique expat experience in the Saudi city of Riyadh

Interview with Kate – an American expat in Cape Town

Kate Snyder came south bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and ready to colour Cape Town red; little

Interview with Frances – a British expat living in Kenya

Frances has lived in East Africa for more than a decade, and she's been writing a blog

What to do if you can't find a job abroad

What to do if you can't find a job abroad

You are looking for a job in a foreign country. You’re facing at least one of the

Interview with Terri – an American expat living in Saudi Arabia

Terri Lundberg isn't afraid to tell you how it is. Though the notorious restrictive