Expat interviews
Belize
Les and Colette come from Oregon, US, where they had their own business. They first traveled to Belize in 1986. Following their retirement, they moved permanently to Big Falls three years ago.
Switzerland
Denhi was born in Mexico. Following her marriage, she moved to Germany where she spent several years. Nowadays, she is living in Gruyeres where she works in the hotel sector. Denhi also enjoys going out and seeing her friends.
Australia
Kerry moved from London to Sydney two years ago with her Aussie husband and their two sons, now 4 years old and 9 months old. She's a stay at home mum and shares her experience in Australia on her blog, Dinosaur Diaries.
Vietnam
US expat, Jacob moved to Ho Chi Minh City nearly nine months ago with his wife and daughter. Besides his consultancy work, he enjoys traveling with his family and going out with friends for a coffee or beer.
Costa Rica
Terry and Viv, retired Canadian nationals, settled in La Palma nine months ago with their two cats. Both enjoy the Costa Rican nature, climate, as well as activities such as golfing, swimming, walking, reading...
Germany
French expat, Ju traveled around Europe before moving to Germany in 2008. He settled in Stuttgart where he works as an IT consultant. He enjoys sports, spending time with his family, going for a walk and meeting friends...
Morocco
US expat, Kathryn fell in love with Morocco in March 2007. Following several trips, she decided to settle in Marrakech where she works as an English teacher. She also loves belly dancing.
Mexico
Johannah, US expat, moved to Tampico 8 months ago with her family following her husband's reassignment. During their free time, they enjoy traveling around the country...
Vietnam
David left Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1994 to work in Vietnam. He is now on his seventh move to the country, in which he lived several work experiences as a teacher, editor and now as a writer publishing novels...
Germany
Aussie expat, Lisa moved to Mannheim more than a year back with her husband who is a German national. She enjoys traveling, horse training and technology...
Ireland
Catherine, US expat, moved to Ireland 22 years back, after working as an "au pair" in Germany. Later on, she settled in Kerry with her husband, a Kerry-man, and their two sons...
China
Ingrid was born in Taiwan but grew up in California. Following a job offer, this US national moved to Shanghai a year and a half ago with her husband. Both enjoy traveling and discovering the country during their leisure time...
Salvador
US expat, Hugh settled in Cara Sucia with his wife Elizabeth in November 2011. Following his retirement, he now enjoys traveling, blogging and, of course, the country's mountains and beaches...
Indonesia
Cassandra left Singapore, her home country, to live in Indonesia as her husband got a job opportunity in the country. They settled in Jakarta with their children...
USA
John was born in France and grew up there until high school. He moved to the United State during college. Nowadays, though being a police officer, he tries to spend as much time as possible with his Mexican wife and their newborn son.
Finland
Melanie, Kiwi expat, moved to Helsinki ten months back with her husband and three year old son. She is currently a freelance writer and she enjoys discovering her new city's parks, cafes, etc.
Indonesia
British expat, Luke settled in Indonesia in 2007. Teacher by profession, he is also a happy dad with a two years old son with whom he spends a lot of time.
Belgium
Aneesh, Indian expat, settled in Brussels three years ago. IT engineer, he also enjoys traveling across Belgium and the European Union with his family...
Other Types
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?
Leisure
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.
Accommodation
You've fallen in love with a home that's incredibly affordable but needs renovation. As an adventurous expat, you're brimming with ideas to turn a modest house into a mini-castle. But what should you consider in this type of negotiation? How can you ensure your dream doesn't turn into a costly nightmare?
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