Expat interviews
United Arab Emirates
To follow her husband, Christine decided to leave the dynamic city of New York, and head to Abu Dhabi, UAE. It's been two years since she has been living in the Middle-East, and she definitely doesn't regret her choice. She shares with Expat.com her expatriation experience in this eminent emirate.
England
Born in New York, Ellen lived for a long time in Minnesota. A retired editor and teacher, has been driven by her passion for writing since she moved to Cornwall. Discover with Expat.com the everyday life of a novelist in the UK.
Germany
Originally from the UK, Oliver spent a few years in Switzerland before moving to Frankfurt following a job offer. He shares with Expat.com his love for the city's liveliness, far from bustling Munich and Berlin, and his appreciation of Frankfurt's nice weather.
Kenya
We have always given the floor to adults, but never to teenagers. She is in high school, she can't buy alcohol or cigarettes and yet, Adri, 17, has already lived abroad over some years, and seen more countries than many adults. In January 2016, she moved with her parents to Kenya, and discovered Africa for the first time. She shares with Expat.com her thoughts about being an expat and a teenager in Kenya.
New Zealand
Dawn and Isaac traveled together to the North and the South Islands of New Zealand after university, and decided to settle in, while joining friends and family. They talk to Expat.com about the way of life in Auckland, and the sentiments of their English expat life.
USA
Sarah moved from Northern Ireland to Houston, Texas, three and a half years ago. The British expat shares her everyday life in the USA with Expat.com and talks about what makes Houston a good place to live in.
United Arab Emirates
Since 2008, Jo has been living in Abu Dhabi, UAE's capital city. The Filipino expat opens up to Expat.com, and discusses everyday life in the UAE for a non-Muslim expatriate, and all the things that make this country a good place to live in.
Germany
Tim comes from Bath, England. Following a job offer in 1998, he moved to Bavaria where he works as a teacher, trainer and translator. In this Interview, he shares his views about life in Germany.
Spain
John left his native England three years ago to set his luggages in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, with his wife. In this testimony, he tells us what is like being an expat in Canary Islands.
Mexico
Cuban but lived in U.S most of his life, Alfredo decided to move to Mexico with his husband more than ten years ago. He gives us in this testimony his vision about the more latino country of North-America.
Switzerland
Kate comes from Washington. She fell in love with Switzerland 10 years ago during a train ride. Following a two years stay in London, she finally moved to Zurich in 2014 with her husband and two daughters. In this Interview, she shares her views about life in Switzerland.
Oman
Native Filipino, Allan is now living in Oman, in the south of Arabian Peninsula. This dancer, writer but especially traveler gives us his testimony about living in a country culturally completely different than Philippines and how he succeeds to adapt himself.
Everyday life
It has never been so easy to move abroad. But cultural and social integration remain a barrier for a complete fulfillment abroad. An Expat initiative in Switzerland might change the story.
United Arab Emirates
Amy comes from the UK. She moved to Abu Dhabi nine months ago after her husband was offered a job there. In this Interview, she shares her views about life in the United Arab Emirates.
France
Adrian Leeds grew up in New Orleans but stayed in New York, Tennessee and California. With over 21 years of experience in marketing and public relations, she is also a French property expert. In this Interview, she shares her views about the French real estate market.
Kenya
With her husband in love with East Africa, Frances decided to leave England for Tanzania. Now, she is living in Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. She gives us her feelings about how's expat life is in this beautiful country.
Greece
Amanda comes from the USA. She has lived in Derby, Brooklyn and Washington before moving to Greece following her husband's job posting. In this Interview, she shares her views about life in Greece.
Italy
Jasmine comes from Edmonton where she used to be a pharmacist. She moved to Italy two years ago to teach English. Nowadays, she lives in Bergamo with her Italian husband. In this Interview, she shares her views about life in Italy.
Other Types
Tax
Living in a country without paying taxes: a dream for many expats who choose their destination specifically based on its tax policies. But does a truly "zero tax" country for foreigners actually exist? And what hidden financial risks should you watch out for?
Transport
"Once this war is over, fuel prices will collapse," Donald Trump declared. The U.S. president believes he has "very good chances" of reaching a deal with Iran, while also stating he is prepared to take military action if talks fail. In the meantime, prices at the pump continue to break records worldwide, with variations from country to country. How are expats coping with this situation? How are they managing their daily commutes and travel? The Expat.com community shares its experiences.
Banks and finance
Online banks and neobanks market themselves as the perfect solution for expats: open an account in a few clicks, fully digital, accessible from anywhere… at least in theory. What are the real advantages and limitations of these banking options? And what should expats watch out for?
Everyday life
For decades, the traditional idea of retirement was simple enough. You work until a certain age, then stop. The assumption was that a workplace pension, a state pension, or a private pension, and perhaps a little nest egg, would provide sufficient income to enjoy a good quality of life. However, for some, the new retirement reality is much more complex.
France
This quiet reform barely made a ripple in France's political debates, yet it slipped through largely unnoticed and will tighten the rules for those who combine work and retirement.
Work
Cold emails are a powerful way to show your drive and determination, provided you know how to stand out and reach the right person. Which countries are most receptive to unsolicited job applications? And how do you capture the attention of a foreign company?
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