Expat interviews
Costa Rica
David, US expat, settled in Costa Rica five years back following numerous visits. He lives with his daughter's who owns a Parrot Rescue Center. Following his early retirement, he now enjoys a tranquil and serene life in San Ramon...
Myanmar
Born in Haiti and of French nationality, Sarah is passionate about traveling: she has already lived in 30 countries all over the world! She is now living with her husband and four dogs in Yangon, Myanmar...
England
Traveling across the globe has always been her passion. Belgian expat, Globetrotter hence lived in many countries before settling in Surrey in 2012, following her husband's company transfer...
Egypt
It's been one and a half year since Anya, a Russian expat, settled in Cairo. Traveling has always been her passion and she is now discovering a new lifestyle and culture...
Malta
Mick, British expat, settled in Gozo with his wife two years ago. Having retired early, he now enjoys photography and travelling around Malta. Meet Mick.
Indonesia
Seven years have gone by since Fred, a British national, settled in Jakarta to be with his wife, an Indonesia national. They now have two children and Fred says to love the country and its people...
Thailand
Born in Thailand, Neng Neng, a young Dutch national, grew up in the Netherlands. She settled in Bangkok last January to explore her roots and the Thai lifestyle...
Belgium
American expat, Howard moved to Belgium to live with his wife. They settled in Chastre, a country commune in central Belgium...
Indonesia
16 years have gone by since Roy, a US expat, settled in Bali. Enjoying his retirement years with his Balinese family, he also works as a fine art dealer and with NGOs. Meet Roy...
Saudi Arabia
Fazli, Sri Lankan expat, settled in Riyadh with his family 35 years ago. After his retirement from a long IT consultant career, he has been spending his leisure time in reading, writing, poetry and researching genealogy...
Netherlands
It's been two years since Sandra, Spanish expat, moved to Haarlem with her husband. She not only enjoys her everyday life there but also the Dutch culture and lifestyle...
Northern Ireland
Rachel in Belfast: "Everyone is just looking to have a little bit of fun to brighten up a rainy day"
It has been a few months now since Rachel, New Zealand expat, moved to Belfast with her brother and her fiancé. She enjoys her leisure time by making trips around the city and blogging.
Maldives
Gulzat comes from Kyrgyzstan. She had always dreamt of living on an island. Seven months ago, her dream came true: she got a job opportunity in Maldives and she is now enjoying life as an islander...
India
Crystal, young US expat, has always dreamed of living in India. This SEO expert moved to New Delhi last September to be with the love of her life...
Ireland
Val first went to Ireland on holiday: she immediately fell in love with the country. She then decided to settle there and has now been living in Sligo with her family for more than 17 years...
Mexico
A study abroad semester and a long-distance relationship. This is how Jill, Northern Indiana expat, landed in Mexico. She settled in Saltillo 6 years ago with her husband...
China
Jordanian expat, Sam moved to China a few years ago. He settled in Guangzhou to work as an export manager. He shares with us his vision of life in this Chinese city...
Israel
Tired of his nomadic life, David, US citizen, moved to Haifa, in Israel, in 2006. Former mathematics teacher, he is now enjoying his early retirement along with his wife.
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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