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
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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