There's no fine art to expat living; a stint overseas can finish with a fairytale ending just as often as it can end up a repressed memory.
But as the wise and experienced initiates of the expat realm will tell you, chartering into unknown territory is half the fun.
That being said, there's no better way to prepare yourself for a move abroad than to read about the trials and tribulations of expats living and working overseas who've been there, done that.
That's why as part of our expat living section we've collected hundreds of unique articles, personal interviews, pieces of expert advice and fast fact sheets that can help you on your way to understanding your move abroad.
Read on to learn more about financial advice, issues of the expat woman, working overseas or overcoming culture shock.
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How Volunteering Can Help New City Residents Adjust to Life in London
How Volunteering Can Help New City Residents Adjust to Life in London
Southbank International School believes that developing strong citizenship through its
Why these countries are the best places to live in the world
Why these countries are the best places to live in the world
Moving abroad can be an exciting and life-changing experience, but choosing the right
Interview with Micheal and Mary Kay – American expats living in New Zealand
Interview with Micheal and Mary Kay – American expats living in New Zealand
Micheal and Mary Kay Kidd are hoteliers. They met 42 years ago at a California guest ranch
Getting an Empadronamiento in Spain
Getting an Empadronamiento in Spain
By Olga Khobotko Expats moving to Spain will need to obtain a town hall registration
The NIE Number and Residency in Spain
The NIE Number and Residency in Spain
An NIE number is a “Número de Identificación de Exrenajeros” i.e. a “foreigner’s tax
Portugal voted the best country for retirees in 2023
Portugal voted the best country for retirees in 2023
International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index has ranked Portugal as the best
Interview with Tyler Sherwood, Principal of Chatsworth International School, Singapore
Interview with Tyler Sherwood, Principal of Chatsworth International School, Singapore
With more than 27 years of experience as a leading IB school in Singapore, Chatsworth
Why AI may be the biggest education trend in 2023
Why AI may be the biggest education trend in 2023
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic was the first real disruptor to the education sector, as it
Pros and cons of international schools
Pros and cons of international schools
For many expat parents preparing to move to a new country, schooling is a major concern
Why UK universities prefer the IB Diploma over A-Levels
Why UK universities prefer the IB Diploma over A-Levels
ICS London Head of School Alec Jiggins shares why expat parents should consider an IB
The importance of health insurance when going abroad
The importance of health insurance when going abroad
For both expatriates and travellers, it is difficult to keep track of all the necessary
7 benefits of hiring a relocation company for your move to Dubai
7 benefits of hiring a relocation company for your move to Dubai
While relocating to Dubai can be a wonderful experience full of pleasant surprises and
Interview with David – an American expat living in Fiji
Interview with David – an American expat living in Fiji
David is a retired technology exec and yoga teacher who could not live in an 'adult
Tanglin wins two key awards at the 2022 Singapore Education Awards
Tanglin wins two key awards at the 2022 Singapore Education Awards
"It's thanks to Tanglin's career coaches and teachers who led me to choose my course based
Finding the right international health insurance
Finding the right international health insurance
What is international health insurance? Anyone moving or working abroad should consider
Interview with Eleni – a Canadian expat living in Greece
Interview with Eleni – a Canadian expat living in Greece
About Eleni Q: Where are you originally from? A: I am from Toronto in Canada. Q: Where are
Interview with Marissa – an American expat living in Greece
Interview with Marissa – an American expat living in Greece
Marissa Tejada is an American expat living in Athens, Greece. She is the author of Chasing
Interview with Kate Amigo – an American expat living in the Cayman Islands
Interview with Kate Amigo – an American expat living in the Cayman Islands
Kate Amigo is a Wisconsin native who was initially reluctant to trade her snow boots for
How to choose the right international school curriculum for expat kids
How to choose the right international school curriculum for expat kids
A curriculum defines a school. Whether it's the International Baccalaureate, American or
Tips and tricks for learning a new language
Tips and tricks for learning a new language
For expats heading to a non-English-speaking country, one question looms large: what's the