Expat interviews
USA
When Gwen's husband got a job offer in Hollywood, they decided to leave Sydney to settle in Los Angeles with their family, amongst movie & TV stars...
China
Melissa left Durban, South Africa, a few months ago to settle in Dongguan, China, where she works as a Math and English teacher.
Argentina
Jerry moved to Buenos Aires last year after marrying his Argentine wife. He works as a freelance photojournalist, which makes him travel extensively. He shares with us his relocation in the country...
South Korea
Britanny, ESL teacher, has lived in South Korea for a year and a half. She chose to come back after her studies for her love for the country's people, food and language. Living in South Korea, for her, is a fantastic adventure...
China
Miguel grew up in Florida. He settled in China in 2010, after graduating from college and moved to Beijing last year to work for a software company.
Libya
Born in France, Jameela has lived in the UK for ten years before moving to Libya. She now lives with her husband and two children in Zawia, where she works as an English teacher in university.
Greece
Dino grew up between South Africa and Greece, as his parents were from both countries. He has been travelling up and down between the two countries before finally settling down in Crete. He shares with us his life in the region...
China
British expat, Mark settled in 2010 in Xiamen, China, to manage the local branch office of his UK based company. He shares with us how he adapted to the country and to the Chinese business culture...
Bermuda
Katie is a British retired doctor. Last year, her husband was offered a job in Bermuda and they decided to move to the country for new adventures...
Spain
Originally from Denver, Colorado, Allison lives in Valencia, Spain, after 2 years in Almeria, working as an English teacher.
Thailand
Jeff left Los Angeles to move to Phuket with his girlfriend about 10 months ago in search for the life they wanted to live. They share with us their experience in the country, before flying to discover other parts of the world...
Egypt
American expat, Aisha left South Carolina to settle in Aga with her Egyptian husband. She blogs about her life in the country to introduce her oasis...
Croatia
Sarah-Jane was living a very typical Australian life when she decided to move to Privlaka, Croatia with her husband and son to rebuild a house they inherited and make it their home.
Hong Kong
Born and raised in Chicago, Beth moved to Hong Kong after graduating from university to get to know her fiancé's family. She is currently teaching English at a language center while doing freelance writing online.
Argentina
Originally from California, Cherie lived in France and Mexico before settling in Argentina in 2003. She now lives her passion for dance in Buenos Aires, giving tango classes and enjoying Argentinian way of life...
Switzerland
Australian expat, Sarah settled in Geneva with her husband 3 years ago to develop their careers. They are enjoying their life in Switzerland...
Saudi Arabia
Usmani grew up and lived during 40 years in a metropolitan city of Pakistan. Invited to work for a university as a consultant for Quality Assurance in higher education, he left his home country to settle in Riyadh with his family...
Macau
Singaporean expat, Juliana has been living abroad for more than 9 years. Lifestyle writer and social media consultant, she settled in Macau by way of Treviso Italy, Beijing and Hong Kong.
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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