Expat interviews
South Korea
Laura comes from Ontario. She moved to South Korea with her boyfriend more than a year ago. Following their stay in Suwon, they moved to Seoul where Laura is an online English instructor.
Morocco
Per comes from Stockholm. He moved to Marrakech in January 2015 with his partner and their dog. Per is involved in local charity activities. He also enjoys learning Arabic, working out and hanging out with friends.
Hungary
Kevin comes from the US. He moved to Hungary with his Swiss-Hungarian wife in 2007. Fond of vineyards, he has settled in the village of Hegymagas, near Lake Balaton. Kevin enjoys, above all, looking after their vineyard.
Thailand
Shawn and Katie come from Canada. They moved to Phuket in December 2014 following their stay in Cayman Islands and Europe. Both particularly enjoy going to the beach, water sports and the local cuisine.
Norway
Ahmed originally comes from Egypt. He moved to Bergen more than three years ago following a job offer in an engineering firm. Ahmed particularly likes hiking, boat trips, fishing and trying out new restaurants.
New Zealand
Debbie was born and and grew up in New Zealand before moving abroad. After spending many years in the Middle-East and in UK, she moved back to Auckland in 2014 with her British husband and children.
Vietnam
Addison comes from the USA. He moved to Ho Chi Minh City with his friend Sarah in March 2015. English teacher, Addison enjoys writing in his journal, relaxing a the cafe, in a park or by the riverfront.
Ecuador
Louis comes from the USA. He moved to Ecuador more than two years ago after spending some time in Costa Rica, Colombia and Peru. Retired, he is now enjoying a relaxed lifestyle in Cuenca.
USA
French expat, Zoe moved to San Francisco a few years ago following several trips to be with her husband. She recently obtained her green card. Zoe enjoys taking pictures of the city and updating her blog.
Mongolia
Michelle comes from Los Angeles. She settled in Darkhan with her Mongolian husband three years ago following several trips. She enjoys spending time with her daughter and visiting their family in the countryside.
Malta
Sebastijian comes from Croatia. He settled in Gzira nearly two years ago following a job transfer. He enjoys going to the beach and visit places with his wife and children.
Morocco
Angie comes fro Nebraska. She settled in Marrakech four years ago after marrying a Moroccan national. Nowadays, she enjoys discovering the city, visiting friends and drawing.
Panama
Kris comes from the United States. Following several years in Florida, she decided to move to David with her husband. Retired nurse, she enjoys biking, drawing and painting, blogging and photography.
Peru
Ellie comes from Australia. She moved to Zorritos four years ago with her son. Besides teaching English, she likes spending time with her son, going to the pool and beach and taking a drink with her friends.
France
Born in Poland, Aga fell in love at first sight with Lyon. Following a few years in England and two trips to France, she settled in Lyon in February 2015. Aga is passionate about discovering the city, new cultures and lifestyles.
Singapore
John was born in Calcutta, but grew up in Australia and in the UK. In 2004, he moved to Singapore where he founded a firm specializing in international tax. John also enjoys watching cricket with his friends at a local club.
Vietnam
Ralph is a retired Australian public service officer. He moved to Nha Trang in 2002 with his Vietnamese wife. Nowadays, he enjoys looking after his family, walking, swimming and having a drink with his friends.
Denmark
Donna comes from Melbourne. She settled in Svendborg eight months ago with her Danish husband after spending 10 years traveling around the world. She is currently studying psychology and learning Danish.
Other Types
Work
Nurses and doctors, technology professionals, skilled manual workers—these are some professions that have experienced global labor shortages in recent years. In many countries, elementary and high school public teachers are also increasingly in demand. Because of the difficulty in hiring or retaining local teachers, schools are turning to the recruitment and even training of expat teachers.
Everyday life
These associations act as a crucial link between your home country and your new country, and they have proved their utility. Although their services are well-known to beneficiaries, what does it mean to volunteer in such an association? What are the benefits of volunteering as an expat, and how does one get started?
Hong Kong
In early 2024, the Prime Video streaming platform debuted “Expats", a drama series based on the book by Janice Y. K. Lee. It portrays the lives of three women from diverse backgrounds who are linked by a singular drama: Margaret, Hilary, and Mercy, each facing unexpected and traumatic events that upheave their existences.
France
With less than three months until the start of the Paris Olympics, expatriates are feeling a mix of excitement and concern, especially those currently living in the capital or planning to move there during this period. The media predictions are unanimous: the event will affect the daily lives of all residents. But what will the actual impact be, and how can one prepare?
Children
Your thoughts about moving abroad are becoming more frequent, but balancing the needs of your children, your family, and yourself is challenging. Embarking on expatriation alone is daunting. How can you manage it as a single parent?
Work
Yes, it is indeed possible to work abroad with a disability, and yes, there are obstacles, whether the disability is visible or not. However, these barriers do not jeopardize the expatriation plan—far from it. Here are some practical tips for moving abroad with a disability.
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