Expat interviews
Italy
Gillian comes from Tennessee, USA. Following her husband's job posting, she moved to Rome nine years ago after staying in Nigeria and Zimbabwe. She particularly enjoys the beach and blogging.
Malawi
Gret comes from Northern Virginia. Tired of his life back in the US, he decided to move to Malawi three years ago. He now teaches Maths in an international school in Lilongwe.
Malta
Raymond felt in love with Malta after diving holidays and since three years, he lives there. Come to discover his testimony.
France
American expat, Richard settled in Paris 11 years ago. Travel writer, photographer and blogger, he enjoys making people discover the “City of Lights”.
Hong Kong
Julia comes from Brazil. Following her stay in Colombia, she decided to look for new opportunities abroad. She landed in Hong Kong 6 years ago for an internship. Nowadays, she works for a non profit organization and enjoys the nature during her free time.
Barbados
Angela comes from the UK. Following her stay in Dubai, she moved to Barbados three years ago with her husband who received a job offer there.
Australia
Head of the Alliance Française of Melbourne, Michel has been living in Australia for eight months. He shares with us his feelings about the country and the Alliance Française's actions.
Spain
Barrie comes from Southwest England. Novelist and writer, he moved to Spain 13 years ago. He now lives in the Canary Islands where he writes newspaper columns and blogs.
Italy
Melinda comes from California. She used to work in the IT sector in France and England before moving to Italy. She is now a full-time writer and blogger in Florence, Italy.
Thailand
John comes from the US. Having met his wife during his stay in Hawaii, he moved to Thailand 8 years ago. He now lives in Bangkok where he works in the IT sector.
France
Despite his young age, Thomas already travelled the world: Europe, Asia, Middle East... He recently settled in Brittany, in the West of France, to work for a young and promising start-up. He shares with us his views on living in this country...
Belgium
Sean comes from South Africa. Former professional truck driver, he traveled to 35 countries since 1994. He settled in Genk with his wife Sabine five years ago and now works in automotive production.
Slovenia
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.
Spain
Semi-retired British expat, Mike settled in the island of Menorca with his partner. Enjoying the tranquility and friendliness of the region, he shares with us his concerns following the vote on Brexit and his willingness to stay here.
Spain
British expat, David moved to Spain with his partner Diane to retire and enjoy a warm relaxed climate in Cordoba. Following the referendum on Brexit, he shares with us his concerns and his daily expat life.
Peru
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.
Australia
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.
Australia
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.
Other Types
Australia
For years, Australia has been one of the world's most sought-after destinations for international students. Its world-class universities, high standard of living, and generous post-study work opportunities have attracted hundreds of thousands of young people hoping to build a future abroad. But that appeal is beginning to fade. As the government continues to tighten its immigration policy, it has once again increased the cost of its post-study work visa, making it one of the most expensive of its kind in the world. Combined with stricter eligibility rules and fewer pathways to long-term residency, the changes are forcing many prospective and current international students to rethink their plans. Is Australia slowly becoming a study destination reserved for those who can afford to pay the price?
Everyday life
Are retirees really the "wealthy elite" they're often portrayed as? In reality, retirement incomes vary widely, and so do living standards. For expat retirees, the picture is even more complex. Beyond everyday expenses, they must also navigate inflation, hidden costs, rising healthcare bills, and policy changes that can all have a significant impact on their budget.
Accommodation
Buying your own property is a major milestone, and for many expats, an exciting new chapter. But purchasing a home abroad involves more than finding the right property. Your relationship status can have a significant impact on your rights as a buyer and the legal protections available to you. Whether you're married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting, are you equally protected when buying property overseas?
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Work
Imagine that after months of frustrating job search, you finally get an offer that can change your life. Not only is it the perfect match for your skills and experience, but it is also coming from a different country. The pay is great, and relocation expenses are covered. You are excited, you are making arrangements to leave. And, most likely, you are not at all ready for one of the following scenarios.
Work
Parenting is one of the most (if not THE most) life-changing experiences one can go through. But as much as this responsibility is shared, it is often the mothers who experience this change tenfold. And if you experience motherhood whilst working abroad, this transformation can feel even more profound. And for many expat women, motherhood in a foreign country marks a professional turning point.
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