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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Best expat destinations in a post-Covid world
Best expat destinations in a post-Covid world
It’s a brave new world. As people are shaking off the shackles of a pandemic, they’re re
Interview with Sania – a North Macedonian expat in Japan
Interview with Sania – a North Macedonian expat in Japan
Originally from North Macedonia, expat Sania is passionate about Japan and loves
How a good international school can ease your child's transition
How a good international school can ease your child's transition
Relocating as a family is always challenging, but it's especially tricky when you're
Interview with Kevan – a Canadian expat living in Czech Republic
Interview with Kevan – a Canadian expat living in Czech Republic
Kevan is a Canadian expat who has been living and working in the Czech Republic's second
Interview with Kim – an American expat living in Japan
Interview with Kim – an American expat living in Japan
Kim Dix has been living in Japan for the past three years. Before moving to Japan, she
Interview with Bronwyn – a South African expat in South Korea
Interview with Bronwyn – a South African expat in South Korea
Bronwyn is currently completing her master's in clinical psychology. She moved to South
Interview with Edwina – a New Yorker living in Portland
Interview with Edwina – a New Yorker living in Portland
Originally from New York, Edwina recently moved to Portland from Paris, France where she
Interview with Juris – a Latvian expat living in Czech Republic
Interview with Juris – a Latvian expat living in Czech Republic
Juris is a Latvian expat that's been stuck in Czech Republic for about five years now
Interview with Faye – a British expat living in Turkey
Interview with Faye – a British expat living in Turkey
Faye is originally from Buxton, Derbyshire, and is now an expat living in Dalyan in
Will Brexit spell the end of a powerful British passport?
Will Brexit spell the end of a powerful British passport?
The British passport has been one of the most powerful in the world for years, but though
Interview with Laura – a Brazilian expat in New York City
Interview with Laura – a Brazilian expat in New York City
Laura Peruchi is a Brazilian writer and content creator living in New York City. In her
What kind of home can expats buy for £250,000?
What kind of home can expats buy for £250,000?
Priorities have shifted significantly since Covid-19 hit. And since remote working is now
Interview with Joanna – a Polish expat living in Portugal
Interview with Joanna – a Polish expat living in Portugal
Joanna is a nomad, an online teacher and a blogger. She left her home country, Poland
Interview with Anda – a Romanian expat living in Poland
Interview with Anda – a Romanian expat living in Poland
Born in the Land of Vampires but not afraid of garlic, Anda grew up in Iasi, Romania
Interview with Emily and Jesse – American expats living in Turkey
Interview with Emily and Jesse – American expats living in Turkey
When Emily and Jesse first considered living overseas, they had no idea of the life
See the world on a remote visa
See the world on a remote visa
If the pandemic has shown us anything, it’s the importance of businesses and governments
Interview with Peter – A Danish expat living in Portland
Interview with Peter – A Danish expat living in Portland
Peter H. Fogtdal is a novelist, poet, human being, ex-astrologer, Beatles-fan, spiritual
How savings on international school tuition can benefit your family during the Covid-19 pandemic
How savings on international school tuition can benefit your family during the Covid-19 pandemic
Expat families are often startled by the high tuition fees charged by international
Interview with Jasmina – a British expat living in Panama City
Interview with Jasmina – a British expat living in Panama City
British expat Jasmina is a content writer and self-published author of The Mexican Duena –
Interview with Linda – a Dutch expat living in Spain
Interview with Linda – a Dutch expat living in Spain
Linda is a 28-year-old Dutch woman who moved to Spain almost seven years ago. In the