Expat of the month
Canada
Hi all! My name is Holly and I am an expat! I originally hail from the UK but for the past year and a little bit, I have been living life in Hamilton, Ontario (known locally as Onterrible, but actually it does not deserve such a title).
United Arab Emirates
My name is Liz. I am originally from New Jersey in the USA, but we were most recently in the Seattle, WA area. We now live in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Argentina
My name is Eirin, I am originally from Oslo, Norway and I currently live on an estancia in Cañuelas, in the province of Buenos Aires, one hour from the city of Buenos Aires. I moved here from Washington, DC, where I had lived for eight years.
Nepal
My name is Zeljka. I grew up in Croatia where I spent most of my life. I lived in the USA for several years where I met my husband. 7 months ago I moved to Nepal. I now live in Kathmandu.
Dominica
My name is Gwenith Whitford – a proud Canadian who grew up in Kingston Ontario. I worked as a librarian for several years and returned to the Toronto area before relocating to Dominica.
Kenya
My name is Rachel. I am from all over Texas in the US. I am now living in a town on the coast in Kenya, called Kilifi.
Croatia
I'm Pim, my wife's name is Nives, and the cats have changing names. I am coming from the Netherlands (Holland) and I am living in Svinisce, a tiny little village behind Omis, Dalmatia, Croatia.
Belgium
My name is Kirstin, I'm originally from Pennsylvania, USA. I was working in Baghdad in 2009/2010 when I decided to move to Bishkek.
India
I am Julia from London, England where I previously worked as an accountant in the real estate industry. I lived in an old house in south east London with my husband and two adorable cats. I now live in Bombay.
Israel
I am Marilyn and I am originally from Antwerp Belgium. I have a Polish grandfather and a Greek grandmother. I moved to Tel Aviv in 2007 for work and I fell in love with the city.
USA
I am Sarah German. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland but spent the 9 years prior to moving to US in Northampton, England. Decided in 2006 to try to move abroad so husband and I both started applying for jobs in US.
Türkiye
My name is Maureen, but I commonly go by Moe (or Meryem locally). I was born in Germany and have dual citizenship with America. Already balancing two cultures I added a third when I moved to Istanbul in early 2009 from Seattle and currently living in the "old" European side.
Honduras
Hola, I'm 'La Gringa' from La Ceiba, Honduras. I'm originally from Texas in the US. I've been in Honduras for almost 12 years now. I can't imagine living anywhere else after all this time.
Ethiopia
Hi! My name is Lorna MacIver and I'm from the USA. I grew up in the San Francisco bay area in California but I lived in Medford, Oregon for 20 years before going overseas.Now I make my home in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Australia
Hi, my name is Sofia Machado and I am from Lisbon, Portugal. I am a dreamer, a hopeless romantic and an unsettled traveller. Also a blogger, a professional beach bum and a free spirit!
Norway
My name is Evelyn. I'm from Kentucky, USA and I now live in Skien, Norway.
Indonesia
Hi, my name is Luke. I am from Frome, England and I am now living in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. I live in the south of the city and travel to west of it every day for work.
Lebanon
My name is Sietske Galama, and I am from Utrecht, which is a university city right in the heart of the Netherlands. I came to Lebanon in the winter of 1990 as a journalist.
Other Types
Banks and finance
If you are like most expats looking to purchase a home overseas, you will probably need a mortgage. This typically means applying to a bank or lender in the country where the property is located. The process can be different and more complex than in your home country, especially for non-residents, as financial institutions are cautious about lending across borders. In some places, the route from application to approval is relatively straightforward, but in others it can be much more challenging.
Schools & studies
There is so much more that goes into the choice of a university today than even a decade ago. International students especially have the whole world to choose from. And while before students were more focused on the theoretical benefits of a certain degree, today, with so many less traditional options for learning (online, via social media, private tutoring, etc.), there is a lot more a traditional institution has to offer, especially given the price of formal education.
Work
You may be dreaming of managing your team abroad or opening or taking over a business overseas. But already, a thousand questions are challenging you. Are you really cut out for a leadership role, especially in another country? Here's some practical advice to build your confidence before embarking on the expat project that's right for you.
France
The French government has recently decided to reconsider its announcements regarding differentiated tuition fees for non-EU students. What should they expect?
South Korea
Last March, the South Korean Ministry of Justice announced the easing of conditions for issuing certain visas in order to tackle the labor shortage. On May 12, the Ministry of Employment and Labor unveiled a new strategy aimed at boosting the employment of foreign workers, while also supporting that of local workers.
Work
More young professionals than ever are choosing to start their careers abroad. Driven by the rise of digital nomadism, economic uncertainty, and the promise of new opportunities, they are increasingly willing to cross borders in search of a better future. But what do young expats really expect from their first job overseas? And how do their career goals compare with those of earlier generations?
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