Expat interviews
Mexico
Aurora left her job in Italy a few months ago to embark on a long journey with her boyfriend. Mexico is their first stop since the country doesn't require quarantine on arrival. But this is just the beginning of Aurora's travel blogging adventure.
Everyday life
Helen is a happy wife and mum of two grown-up children and has always been passionate about travelling. But it's only in 2020 that she could make her dreams come true despite the pandemic. With her husband Adrian, he now lives in the rural countryside of Central Portugal.
USA
Alessandro relocated permanently to the United States in 2017 after obtaining his Green Card. He currently lives in Miami, Florida, and works as a medical assistant in a prestigious local hospital. He talks to us about his American dream and his career amid the pandemic.
Everyday life
Originally from Brittany, Anne-Charlotte first travelled to Canada when she was 20. And it was love at first sight, although she returned to France after some time. In 2018, she finally relocated to Quebec with her husband and son, who was only 18 months old. She talks to us about her dream come true.
Everyday life
Claudia is originally from Potsdam, Germany, where she was the chief editor of German movie website. Today, she is a relocation agent in Paris, the French capital that became her new home in 2014. Claudia talks to us about her love for Paris and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on everyday life, housing, etc.
Everyday life
Clémence, from Paris, is married to Fabien, who is from Geneva. From life partners, they have also become business partners. Since their move to Sri Lanka two and a half years ago, they have been running a guest house and are looking to promote responsible travel amid the global health crisis.
Lilly has lived abroad for more than 10 years. She has studied in the US, worked in Canada and is now pursuing the dream of becoming an entrepreneur somewhere in Central America.
Everyday life
Jasmin is passionate about the French language and culture. And this led this young German expat to relocate to France in 2017. From being a content writer, she also gives conversation classes to share her cultural knowledge. Jasmin talks to us about her career.
Everyday life
It's been a year and a half since Florent, a young expat from Valence, France, relocated to Toronto, Canada. And he has no regrets at all, despite the pandemic. Florent talks to us about his career and the many opportunities available in Canada, especially for bilingual expats.
England
Luca and Paola left Italy for the Isle of Wight back in 2006. Today, however, they feel like guests amid "people who consider themselves the luckiest in the world" since the Brexit. After spending so many years abroad, they are now desperate to go back to Europe, that is, as soon as the pandemic gets under control.
Everyday life
Sheila, a young Mauritian, has always been passionate about poetry. A former teacher, she now works in finance in Toronto, Canada. Sheila recently released a new French single “T'es un homme exceptionnel”, and talks to us about being an artist abroad.
Everyday life
A former high school teacher from the US, Kelly recently went back to school to study marketing. Mum of two and married to a Dane, she currently lives in a small town in Denmark. Here's her story.
Everyday life
Dolores Semeraro is an Italian expat with more than 15 years of career in the hospitality industry, marketing and commerce. In 2016, she moved to Mauritius after staying in the Maldives and China. Dolores recently started a podcast called “Truth Behind Travel”, on which she interviews leaders and experts in the travel industry.
Everyday life
Shahin and Sarah are a young French couple. Their curiosity and thirst for new cultures led them to Iran, where they are currently studying calligraphy, poetry and the Persian language. Originally from Reunion Island, they talk to us about how and why they made Iran their new home.
Everyday life
Aude is originally from Rhône-Alpes, France. During her Erasmus student exchange year in Milan, she met a young Dane who is now her husband and their four daughters' dad. Passionate about Hygge, she talks to us about expat life in Denmark and her definition of well-being.
Everyday life
Thilini is originally from Sri Lanka. Despite a thriving financial career in her home country and in Australia, she was looking for a change. Today, Thilini lives in Mexico with her partner and is pursuing her dream as a writer and remote entrepreneur. She talks to us about her journey and her struggles to find inner and outer freedom as an expat.
Children
Catherine is originally from South Africa. In 2019, she was one of the lucky few to be admitted to Calgary through the Express Entry System, along with her husband and their twin daughters. Catherine talks to us about the challenges of raising expat kinds in Canada.
Everyday life
Molly comes from Nottingham, UK. Following a job offer, she moved to Spain in 1998 and stayed in Barcelona for 9 years before relocating to Granada, a beautiful city in Andalucia. The past 22 years and her blog helped her build her image as an influencer and expert about Spain and the UK. Today, she talks to us about how her views about the country changed over the years, especially in 2020, which was a challenging year for everyone.
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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