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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Interview with Nick – a Canadian expat who lived in Taiwan

Nick first moved to Taipei, Taiwan, in 2011 after backpacking around the world for a few

Establishing a business in Oman

Oman is bordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the north-west, Saudi Arabia to the

Understanding the concept of Oqood registration and SPA when buying overseas

Dubai’s real estate has grown significantly, especially in comparison to how it was 10

Interview with Melanie – a South African expat living in Taiwan

Melanie Koegelenberg is an expat from South Africa. After completing her university degree

Interview with John and Susan – American expats living in Colombia

John and Susan Pazera are US expats currently based in Medellín, Colombia. In 2015, they

Interview with Lisa – an Australian expat living in Turkey

Lisa is an Australian expat living in Istanbul. Her love for this country can be seen in

Interview with Marianna – A Hungarian expat living in Malta

As a child, Marianna Kisvardai couldn’t do sleepovers at her grandparents’ house as she

Interview with Tertius – a South African expat living in Taiwan

Ter Wille is a South African artist and teacher currently living in Taichung, Taiwan

Interview with Emily – an American expat living in Malaysia

Emily is originally from the USA. She travels across Asia with her young family. After

Interview with Palavi – an Indian expat living in Saudi Arabia

An Interculturalist by profession and an avid traveller, Palavi Kele moved to Riyadh

Interview with Adam – An American expat living in Colombia

Adam McConnaughhay came to Colombia in 2011 for a one-year volunteer-teaching experience

Interview with Aysh – an Indian expat living in Saudi Arabia

Aysh Siddiqua is an Indian expat living in Jeddah. She is a stay-at-home mom to three

Interview with Steph – an American expat living in New Zealand

Steph left her 20+ year IT career and sold her cars, house and almost everything she owned

Setting up your finances in the UAE

Banking in the UAE may seem very unfamiliar to many expats moving here. You have the

5 tips from an expat on how to integrate into Argentina

Moving abroad can be challenging at the best of times. Moving to a country with a vastly

5 things you should know before moving to Argentina

Argentina is a destination that continues to pique the interests of expats looking to move

Interview with Jessica – an American expat living in Romania

Jessica is an independent contractor in the education field. She spends her free time

Interview with Nina – A British expat living in Santiago

Nina is a writer and lifestyle blogger based in Santiago de Chile. Born in the UK, she has

A Shopaholic's Guide to Madrid

Variety is the essence of shopping in Madrid – retailers and products are never limited to

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