Expat interviews

Isabel comes from Mexico. She moved to Slovenia two years ago to be with the man of her life, a Slovenian. Both now live in a small town in the Dolenska Region.

Danielle comes from Grenada and spent 12 years in the UK. She moved to Lima last year with her fiance Steven. She particularly enjoys traveling and blogging during her free time.

Cristin comes from Florida. She moved to Sydney six years ago with her husband following his job posting. She is now the mom of a 3 years old daughter.

Rachel Barnetson was transferred to Australia a few years ago. She keeps a very good memory of her life in Melbourne. Back to the UK, she still works for Hays, the world's leading recruitment company. She gives us an overview of the off-shore recruitment market for Australia and New Zealand.

Philippe Michecoppin comes from France but is a globetrotter at heart. After having lived in Spain, Italy and Greece, he settled in Switzerland in 2005. Philippe has been with the Adecco Group for the past 21 years. In 2011, he took the lead of the Candidate International Mobility programme. Since then, his mission has been to restructure and enhance the international recruitment services offered by the Adecco Group to its clients, candidates and associates.

Launia was born in France. For years, she traveled Africa, Europe and America before moving to Mexico 10 years ago. She has now retired and enjoys her relaxed pace of life.

Anna comes from Bulgaria. It's been 16 years since she moved to the USA. Nowadays, she owns an insurance agency and spends her free time fishing, cruising and attending events.

Van comes from California. She moved to the Philippines four and a half years ago with her daughter to study Nursing. She particularly enjoys going to the beach, partying and blogging.

Richard comes from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Music teacher, he settled in Ho Chi Minh City in September 2013 following several trips. Nowadays, he also runs a trading business.

Garrett grew up in New York, USA. After spending a few years in North Carolina and in Wyoming, he moved to Germany four months ago. Garrett particularly enjoys flying and writing.

British expat, Sarah moved to Algarve in February 2015 with her partner. Autism specialist, freelance writer and blogger, she now enjoys a slower pace of life than back home.

Mike comes from British Columbia, Canada. He moved to Cuenca almost two years ago with his cat. Former Internet engineer, he now enjoys the easy-going local lifestyle along with his girlfriend's family and friends.

David comes from Texas, USA. Following a trip in 2013, he moved to Puerto Rico with his wife and two sons last year. David particularly enjoys the natural beauty and the laid back pace of life.

Anastassia Beliakova is responsible for developing strong links between the Global Chamber Network and the UK Chambers of Commerce. She tells us more about the main steps to set up a company or develop a business abroad.

Terry comes from Oregon. Following her stay in Mexico, Central America and South America for several years, she decided to move to Sayulita with her husband. She has now retired and enjoys writing books and blogs.

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