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
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?
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
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