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 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
Interview with Kala – an Indian expat living in Istanbul
Interview with Kala – an Indian expat living in Istanbul
Kala Shekhar has lived and worked in Istanbul for three years after moving here from India
Interview with Kathi – an American expat living in India
Interview with Kathi – an American expat living in India
Kathi is from the USA but has lived in Ahmedabad, India, for the last three years. She and
Interview with Emma – a British expat living in Barcelona
Interview with Emma – a British expat living in Barcelona
Emma is originally from London and now lives and thrives in Barcelona. She is a writer and
Interview with Danielle – an American expat living in Melbourne, Australia
Interview with Danielle – an American expat living in Melbourne, Australia
Danielle Duffey is an American expat living in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, her
Interview with Dedene – an American expat living in France
Interview with Dedene – an American expat living in France
Dedene lives in central France between Orléans and Gien near the Loire River and Sully-sur
Interview with Jennifer – from Virginia to Iceland to San Ramon
Interview with Jennifer – from Virginia to Iceland to San Ramon
Jennifer Dinoia was born in New Jersey, moved to Nashville, then Memphis, then Washington
Interview with Henno – A South African expat living in Australia
Interview with Henno – A South African expat living in Australia
Henno Kotzé is a 27-year-old South African who moved from the winelands and grey-blue
Interview with Ellen – an American expat living in India
Interview with Ellen – an American expat living in India
Ellen moved from Northern Virginia to Delhi, India, a year ago and has since made Delhi
Interview with Ashley and Jason – American expats living in Le Marche, Italy
Interview with Ashley and Jason – American expats living in Le Marche, Italy
Ashley & Jason Bartner live in the beautiful Le Marche region of Italy. They run a small
Interview with Tiffany – an American expat living in the Netherlands
Interview with Tiffany – an American expat living in the Netherlands
Tiffany moved to the Netherlands recently after marrying her Dutch husband. Her father is
Interview with Ellen and Jim – American expats living in Yucatan, Mexico
Interview with Ellen and Jim – American expats living in Yucatan, Mexico
Ellen and Jim Fields are living large on the splendid Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. They
Interview with Danielle – an American expat living in Singapore
Interview with Danielle – an American expat living in Singapore
Danielle Bray arrived in Singapore three years ago from her native New York. Having left
Interview with Geraldine – a South African expat living in Vancouver, Canada
Interview with Geraldine – a South African expat living in Vancouver, Canada
Geraldine is an ex-South African living in Vancouver, Canada. She runs her own copy
Interview with Kimberlee – an American expat living in France
Interview with Kimberlee – an American expat living in France
Kimberlee describes herself as a somewhat contrary, 40-something woman who decided to
Interview with Theo – a South African expat living in India
Interview with Theo – a South African expat living in India
Theo is a 35-year-old born in Cape Town, South Africa, now living in Hyderabad, India. He
Interview with Toni – an expat mum living in Chicago
Interview with Toni – an expat mum living in Chicago
Born and brought up in Tyneside in the northeast of England, Toni has lived in Chicago
Interview with Susan – an American expat living in Mexico
Interview with Susan – an American expat living in Mexico
Susan McKinney de Ortega lives in a small village in Mexico. She describes herself as a
Interview with Wendy – a British expat living in France
Interview with Wendy – a British expat living in France
Wendy is an English 42-year-old mother living with her French husband near Montpellier
