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 Randall Ace Parker – an American living in Abu Dhabi

Randy 'Ace’ Parker is originally from the Southeastern US, and after a short career as a

Overseas Medical and Safety Primer

Overseas Medical and Safety Primer

An Overseas Medical and Safety Primer by Beverly D. Roman Traveling overseas takes

Interview with Veronique – a French expat in Chicago

Veronique Martin-Place is from Lyon, France and has been living in Chicago, USA, since

Interview with Tracey K - an British expat in Switzerland

Tracey Keenan moved from England to Switzerland 10 years ago when her banker husband was

Interview with Gillian G – a British writer living in the south of France

Gillian (aka Olga Swan) is a writer originally from England but moved to France with her

Interview with Jehan – an Australian expat living in Ireland

Jehan is from Australia but moved to Dublin with her Irish husband about a year and a half

Interview with Joanna – a Polish expat in Dublin

Joanna moved from Poland to Dublin nearly four years ago to pursue a career and love life

Interview with Marie B – an expat life coach living in the USA

Marie Brice was born in New Zealand but made Australia her home many years ago, where her

Pension planning for British expats

Until recently, British expatriates with pension savings in UK-based plans have had little

Interview with Di – an American who lived in Japan

Di Clarke and her husband lived in Northwest Louisiana until they were struck with a

Interview with Andrea – from Joburg to the USA

Andrea van Niekerk arrived in the United States from South Africa in 1987 holding Master's

Interview with David H - an American in the Netherlands

David R. Hampton, PhD is an experienced global leader in medical device innovation and new

Interview with Ann – a Canadian expat living in Abu Dhabi

Ann is a Canadian journalist working in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She moved there two years ago to

Interview with Andy H - expat adventurer in France

Andy H is a young American expat with hopes of enjoying the good life in France with her

Interview with Marina – a Cypriot expat living in India

Marina Marangos is a Greek Cypriot by origin, born and raised on the island. Her

Interview with Candice – an American living in Laos

Candice Broom is an American mother of two young children. They have lived in Asia since

Interview with Julie M on expat life in Beavercreek Ohio

Julie Musk lived in Beavercreek, Ohio for two years and has since returned to Dorset

Interview with Annette H - a South African living in the US

Annette Hersey is a wife to one, and mother to two. She and her family relocated to

Interview with Mark G – an American in France

Mark Greenside was originally from New York, moved to California, and then was dragged by

Interview with Julie M – an American expat living in France

Julie Mautner is a freelance food, wine and travel writer who lives most of the year in

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