Expat of the month
Egypt
I was born and raised in England to Egyptian parents. I lived there my whole life. My pen name is Egyptianised (the word itself being half English and half Egyptian-Arabic) to reflect the hybrid that I am. I'm now living in Cairo, Egypt.
Malta
Hi, I am Angela, I am from Canada. We decided to move to Malta about 2 years ago, finally making the move February 2010.
England
I was born in Colorado and have lived there my whole life before moving to the UK to be with my British-born husband. Applying for and being granted the visa was not difficult and 'settling in' in still a work in progress.
Panama
I am Panamajama, I come from Glasgow in the West of Scotland, part of the United Kingdom. I moved to Panama as my Civil Engineer husband was offered a job working on the Panama Canal Expansion project.
Austria
My name is Kerry Smith (aka a new girl in vienna). I was born in Brighton, England (UK) and have lived there most of my life. I am currently living in Vienna, the capital of Austria.
Saudi Arabia
My name is Susie Khalil and I write my blogs under the name of Susie of Arabia. I grew up in a small border town in Arizona and now reside in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Germany
My name is Emily and I'm originally from Dayton, Ohio. I've now lived in Munich, Germany for nearly 4 years. My favorite things about Germany, and Munich in particular, include the high quality of life, biergartens, Christmas markets, public transportation, the constant cultural events + festivals,
Ecuador
Hi, my name is Nancy Watson. My husband, Chuck, and I have lived in Cuenca, Ecuador for about two years. We moved here from the United States, Richland, Washington to be exact.
South Africa
My name is Caroline Collie and I'm originally from the 'Original' Washington which is in the eastern part of North Carolina in the USA. My husband is originally from South Africa, but we met in Edinburgh, Scotland.
China
My name is Beverly and my family is originally from Singapore. My husband and I were fortunate to both have been offered regional positions in Shanghai, and have lived here for 1.5 years now.
Libya
I'm American, born in Chicago but moved with my family to a small gulf coast town in Florida when I was twelve. I met my husband, a Libyan national, in 1980. We married in 1982 and moved to Miami, but I knew from the start that one day we'd end up in Libya.
Gibraltar
I'm Kate and I live in Gibraltar. I arrived here via Spain where I lived for some years before deciding to start (again!!) in yet another new place. I'm from the UK originally and have also lived and worked in Australia, Italy, France, the Netherlands, India and New Zealand.
Sweden
I'm an American, born in Chicago, raised in Minneapolis. My family are long-time midwesterners, I love that part of the country. Most people who visit America go to New York, Los Angeles and Florida. The whole middle part isn't explored as much.
England
My name is Rebecca, but I love it when people call me Bec. I am an Aussie, growing up in Adelaide, South Australia, but most recently from Brisbane in sunny Queensland. I'm now living in SW London and have been here since May 2009.
Switzerland
My name is Amanda, but everyone in my family (except my husband) and many friends call me Mandy. I don't think I'll ever outgrow that nickname. I am from paradise, otherwise known as San Diego, California, U.S.A.
Colombia
My name is Colin and I'm an American living in Bogota, Colombia. I'd lived in Arequipa, Peru for a year when I moved here seven months ago. I like Bogota so much that I'll stay longer than the original plan of one year.
Ghana
I'm Gayle, which is a brilliant traveling name. It can sound like 'frog' or 'vomit' in Japanese or 'girl' in Ghanaian English. I was born and grew up in Sydney, Australia. I'm living in the Upper East Region of Ghana, West Africa
France
I've been living in La Clusaz for three years now, and doing seasons prior to that (with summers in Cambridge) for four years, living in various villages around Meribel ski resort or by Lake Annecy. No plans to leave this area any time soon, partly thanks to needy cat and boyfriend.
Other Types
Slovenia
Good news for prospective remote workers: Slovenia is joining the growing list of countries welcoming digital nomads. The visa is expected to launch this autumn.
USA
The Trump administration's latest measures could make daily life harder for foreign residents. International students remain a primary focus, but other expats are also affected. For many, sending money abroad may soon become more complicated.
Portugal
The Portuguese government is set to tighten the rules for acquiring nationality. The Council approved a draft law of Ministers on 23 June, but the reform is not yet final. For now, the measures outlined below remain proposals.
Netherlands
With a pointed question, Amsterdam city councillor and Labour Party member Lian Heinhuis is challenging both businesses and residents to rethink how expatriates fit into city life. Her proposal, Maak van Amsterdam je thuis (“Make Amsterdam Your Home”), was initially rejected. But on June 12, the city council gave it the green light. Its mission is straightforward: to help expats feel truly connected to life in Amsterdam.
Everyday life
Moving to a new country opens the door to fresh experiences—and that includes meeting new people. Dating apps can make it easier to connect, whether you're looking for companionship, a relationship, or just someone to explore the city with. But how can you make sure you're meeting the right person? And how do you stay safe while doing it?
Spain
Spain's sweeping immigration reform came into effect on May 20, 2025, with the aim of simplifying procedures and modernizing the system. Here are the key points to understand.
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