Expat interviews
Germany
Jay is originally from Richmond, Virginia. After living and working in three other countries, he has finally settled in Karlsruhe, Germany, where he works as an imbedded Business-English trainer for a multi-national corporation.
Indonesia
American journalist, Ken left the US in 2010 to travel the world. He lived in Costa Rica, Croatia and Sicily before settling in Batam, Indonesia.
Ecuador
Born in Chicago, Regina lived in Mexico for 23 years before settling in Cuenca in June 2010 to retire. She enjoys her life in Ecuador, fancying especially the Latin culture...
Scotland
Miranda moved from Canada to Scotland in March 2013. Shortly after she met her partner, they decided to travel the world together. They applied to the Youth Mobility Visa for the UK and moved to Edinburgh simply because there is a castle in the middle of the city...
China
Ben had an amazing opportunity to travel the world. He left Australia, his home country, to work in Philippines, South Africa, Ireland, the UK, Malaysia, Bahrain and Kuwait. He is now living in Chengdu, working as a CEO for a multi-national company and enjoying life in China...
Sweden
Claire comes from a family of serial expats. Born in Scotland, she grew up in France, the US and England. Fascinated by Sweden, she settled in Stockholm indefinitely...for now!
Panama
Californian expat, Holly moved to Boquete a few months ago. She researched with her husband the ideal place to settle for 7 years. They enjoy their new environment, spending a lot of time learning Spanish and making new friends.
France
In 2010, on a trip to Lyon, Courtney fell in love with the one who became her husband and the city. She then settled in Lyon in 2011 and embraced the French way of life. About to begin a new adventure with a little baby girl to come, she shares with us her experience in the city...
Australia
Diana moved to Perth in April 2011. She left Vancouver, her home town, to live with her Australian fiancé. She gets involved in charity, writing and consultancy work and discover Australia by travelling about the state and country every opportunity she gets.
Thailand
Mike, British retired teacher, settled in Thailand in 2008. Married to a Thai citizen, he enjoys life by learning Thai and writing blogs. In this interview, Mike gives an overview of the procedures to settle in Thailand and the country's lifestyle.
USA
Claire is from the UK. She settled in a little town in Columbia between Baltimore and Washington DC with her husband and five-year old son. Fitness instructor, she also collaborates with several local magazines and writes a blog on the cultural differences between the US and Britain.
Madagascar
Originally from the North East of the USA, Mark left the US 30 years ago to join the Peace Corps. He settled in Madagascar 10 years ago where he got married.
Peru
American expat, Lyle moved to Peru in July 2012. He decided to open a bed and breakfast with his Peruvian wife in Huaracondo, in the Cusco region. He adapted well to his new environment and tries to improve his Spanish and Quechua skills.
Egypt
Celia is from the Philippines. She moved to Alexandria, Egypt, in May 2012 where she was offered a job position for a UK company. She discovers the city and enjoys the Mediterranean sea while adapting to the country's customs.
China
British expat, Peter has been living in China since July 2011. He moved for work: he is a middle-level school manager and Economics teacher. He first lived in Shanghai before settling in Suzhou and he is now about to move to Shenzhen. China represents the first leg of his journey as an international teacher!
India
Kevin is from the United States. He moved to Delhi almost 2 years ago where he works as Communications Director for a design research firm. He is quite busy with work but outside the office he is an avid runner and traveller and he enjoys travelling through India.
Singapore
Manuelita first came to Singapore for her studies. Once completed, she went back to Manila, her home town but, as she but needed some drastic change, she decided to move back to Singapore a year after and has since lived here. She now works as a writer and editor for a financial magazine.
Russia
Dante moved to Moscow to work as a freelance English teacher. She first left South Africa, her home country, to work in Dubai before landing in the Russian capital where she plans to live in indefinitely.
Other Types
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.
Everyday life
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