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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The world's healthiest expat destinations

In order to discover which countries are the healthiest in the world, we look at their

Buying property in Dubai

Buying property in Dubai is a fairly easy, if paperwork-heavy, process. With the rising

Interview with Ryno – a South African expat in Qatar

Ryno is a South African expat who lived in Doha. Although he has now returned to his home

Interview with Mimi – a Canadian expat living in Spain

Mimi is a Canadian expat who has been living in Spain for the last five years. She

Global mobility post Covid-19

Global mobility post Covid-19

While Covid-19 has certainly had an impact on public health, the world economy and social

Interview with Bryan Nixon, principal of TASIS The American School in England

Bryan Nixon is the principal of TASIS The American School in England, a top-tier

Tax-saving strategies for American expats and digital nomads for 2022

Living abroad is an adventure and a privilege, but Americans living overseas, whether as a

Interview with Chris – a British expat living in Spain

Chris, a British expat living in Spain, spoke to Expat Arrivals about his experience. He’s

Interview with Daniel – a Scottish repatriate

Hailing from Glasgow, UK and having grown up in Cape Town, South Africa, Daniel describes

Education and school guides

Education and school guides

For expat parents, choosing the right school is central to a successful move. To help

Winter wellness tips for expats

Winter is very much here for expats residing in the northern hemisphere. Besides still

6 tips on how to make friends as an expat

Whether you’re a single expat going it alone or moving with your family, making friends

What is the 'Multiple Intelligences approach' and how is it used in international schools?

What is the 'Multiple Intelligences approach' and how is it used in international schools?

Education is constantly evolving, with newly emerging theories changing the way teaching

Interview with Megha – an Indian expat living in Singapore

Megha is a millennial twin mama who loves all things food, lifestyle and travel-related

How to build a house in Spain

How to build a house in Spain

So you’ve decided the time has come for you to realise your dream of moving to Spain and

Five things to consider when moving abroad for work

Five things to consider when moving abroad for work

There are many reasons why expats relocate abroad, but one of the primary factors is the

Interview with Julia – an American expat living in Portugal

Julia is an American expat who has been living in Portugal since 2019. She first visited

Interview with Thilini – a Sri Lankan expat living in Mexico

Thilini is a Sri Lankan-born expat who lived in Australia before moving to Mexico

Understanding health systems and how they differ around the world

Understanding health systems and how they differ around the world

Researching the healthcare system of your new country is important when moving abroad

Three ways of simplifying money management for expats

Transferring and managing money can be tricky for expats given the fact that many