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 Marie – an expat life coach living in the USA
Interview with Marie – an expat life coach living in the USA
Marie Brice was born in New Zealand but made Australia her home many years ago, where her
Pension planning for British expats
Pension planning for British expats
Until recently, British expatriates with pension savings in UK-based plans have had little
Interview with Di – an American who lived in Japan
Interview with Di – an American who lived in Japan
Di Clarke and her husband lived in Northwest Louisiana until they were struck with a
Interview with Andrea – from Joburg to the USA
Interview with Andrea – from Joburg to the USA
Andrea van Niekerk arrived in the United States from South Africa in 1987 holding Master's
Interview with David – an American expat living in the Netherlands
Interview with David – an American expat living in the Netherlands
David is an experienced global leader in medical device innovation and new business
Interview with Ann – a Canadian expat living in Abu Dhabi
Interview with Ann – a Canadian expat living in Abu Dhabi
Ann is a Canadian journalist working in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She moved there two years ago to
Interview with Andy – an expat adventurer in France
Interview with Andy – an expat adventurer in France
Andy H is a young American expat with hopes of enjoying the good life in France with her
Interview with Marina – a Cypriot expat living in India
Interview with Marina – a Cypriot expat living in India
Marina Marangos is a Greek Cypriot by origin, born and raised on the island. Her
Interview with Candice – an American living in Laos
Interview with Candice – an American living in Laos
Candice Broom is an American mother of two young children. They have lived in Asia since
Interview with Julie on expat life in Beavercreek, Ohio
Interview with Julie on expat life in Beavercreek, Ohio
Julie Musk lived in Beavercreek, Ohio for two years and has since returned to Dorset
Interview with Annette – a South African living in the US
Interview with Annette – a South African living in the US
Annette Hersey is a wife to one, and mother to two. She and her family relocated to
Interview with Mark – an American expat living in France
Interview with Mark – an American expat living in France
Mark was originally from New York, moved to California, and then was dragged by his
Interview with Julie – an American expat living in France
Interview with Julie – an American expat living in France
Julie is a freelance food, wine and travel writer who lives most of the year in Provence
Interview with Valerie – an American expat living in Italy
Interview with Valerie – an American expat living in Italy
Valerie Schneider and her husband moved to Italy in 2006 and quickly settled into life in
Interview with Michael – an American expat living in West Sussex
Interview with Michael – an American expat living in West Sussex
Michael was born and grew up in rural, upstate New York. He never entertained the notion
Interview with Elmer – a Filippino expat in Hong Kong
Interview with Elmer – a Filippino expat in Hong Kong
Elmer W. Cagape is from the Philippines but moved to Hong Kong nine years ago to pursue a
Interview with Ana P - an expat from the Philippines living in Germany
Interview with Ana P - an expat from the Philippines living in Germany
Ana Karenina Pera is a Chemical Engineer living in Stuttgart, Germany. She says she is
Interview with Andrea W – an American living in Germany
Interview with Andrea W – an American living in Germany
Andrea White is from the USA but has been living in Wachtberg, Bonn, Germany for three and
Interview with Barbara – an American expat in Izmir, Turkey
Interview with Barbara – an American expat in Izmir, Turkey
Barbara Isenberg is a freelance writer specialising in travel, food and culture about
Interview with Lloyd – an American expat living in India
Interview with Lloyd – an American expat living in India
Lloyd moved from Houston, Texas, to New Delhi, India, with his wife and 16-year-old son
