Expat interviews
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...
Canada
Moroccan expat, Abdel moved to Canada 12 years ago. He first spent some time in Montreal and Ottawa. This year, he moved to Fredericton with his wife following a professional opportunity. From time to time, he grabs his camera to get some clicks of the city.
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.
Canada
Filipino expat, Carolyn, settled in Alberta three years back through a care-giving program. Though she wishes for a career change in the near future, she enjoys writing, traveling and volunteering as well.
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...
Germany
19 years have gone by since Tom, US expat, settled in Germany. Being a professional clown and juggler, he spent much time in Europe before deciding to move there permanently. He managed to adapt to his new environment and is pretty happy with his lifestyle in Stuttgart.
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?
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