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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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

British expat Jasmina is a content writer and self-published author of The Mexican Duena –

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

How to bypass the notorious Catalonian red tape

Bureaucracy is a major problem in Spain, particularly in Catalonia, and it has long been a

Interview with Susie – an American expat living in Saudi Arabia

American expat Susie has been a lot of things – police officer, travel agent, bank teller

Interview with Savannah – a South African expat living in New Zealand

Savannah is a 22-year-old student, born and raised in South Africa. She left Cape Town

Interview with Dan – an American expat living in Barcelona

As his job allows him to work from anywhere in the world, Dan, an American expat, was able

What Expat Families Should Look For in a Home

Buying a property abroad as a permanent residence is an exciting idea. But is it really

Interview with Molly – a British expat living in Granada, Spain

Molly has lived in Spain since 1998 – first in Barcelona and now in Granada, where she is

7 considerations for choosing a school during the Covid-19 health crisis

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7 considerations for choosing a school during the Covid-19 health crisis

A child’s health and well-being are a parent's main concerns – and schools should be

Interview with Guillaume – a French expat living in Vietnam

Guillaume is a French expat who’s been living in Vietnam for four years. He owns several

Interview with Ryan – an American expat living in South Africa

Ryan grew up in San Diego, California and later lived in the Silicon Valley Bay Area for

Interview with Jameela – a French expat living in Libya

Jameela is a French expat living in Libya with her husband and two sons. A seasoned expat

Open up possibilities with Singapore international school scholarships

Open up possibilities with Singapore international school scholarships

Have you looked at the price tag for international education in Singapore and gasped? Many

Interview with Catherine – a South African expat living in Calgary

Catherine is a South African expat who moved to Calgary in 2019 with her husband and two

American abroad? Here's what to do if you haven't been paying your US taxes

Over nine million Americans live abroad. Many assume that because they are no longer US

Finding an affordable International Baccalaureate school in Singapore

Looking for an IB school in Singapore with affordable fees? It may seem that international

Expat salaries in the Middle East

Healthy economic prospects thanks to its rich oil reserves, accompanied by tax-free

Protect your pension funds from IHT with a QNUPS

Are you an expat in Dubai, looking to boost your retirement benefits at the same time as

The benefits of offshore banking for the mobile expatriate

The life of an expatriate can often be very busy. You may have a number of different