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
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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