Living in Oaxaca, Mexico – Interview With an Expat
Moving to and living in Oaxaca, what is it really like? For this article I am interviewing Julien, who fell in love with Mexico a long time ago and eventually decided to move to Oaxaca. …
Interviews with expats about what it’s like to move to and live in different places all over the world.
Each interview talks about one specific destination.
Whether you’re looking to move abroad permanently or want to spend a few months living in a different city or country, these interviews share practical tips and personal experiences.
Moving to and living in Oaxaca, what is it really like? For this article I am interviewing Julien, who fell in love with Mexico a long time ago and eventually decided to move to Oaxaca. …
What is it like to move to and live in the Dominican Republic? I’ve lived on two Caribbean islands myself (St Maarten and Aruba) and visited many other parts of the Caribbean, but never the …
What is it like to move to and live in Zagreb? Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, attracts people from all over the world. And after my latest visit to Croatia I received a lot of …
What is it like to move to and live in Playa del Carmen? Playa del Carmen, or ‘Playa’ as it’s often lovingly called, is a popular tourist destination in Mexico’s Riviera Maya region. Located on …
What is it like to move to and live in Halifax? For this article, I’m interviewing Kamila who moved to Halifax several years ago. She’ll share both personal experiences and practical tips for anyone who …
What is it like to move to and live in Yerevan? Yerevan, Armenia’s capital with its rich history, is not the first place that comes to mind when people think about moving abroad. But, it’s …
What is it like to move to and live in Cairo? Cairo is Egypt’s crowded and sprawling capital. And although it’s one of the largest cities in the world, the number of expats living in …
Are you thinking about moving to Dubai? Dubai is a popular destination, attracting expats from all over the world. In fact, the number of expats living in Dubai is greater than the number of locals! …
What is it like to live in Malaga? Malaga, and the region it’s in, Andalusia, is a popular part of Spain for foreigners to move to. From people choosing to retire here to young adults …
What is it like to live in Puglia? Puglia is a beautiful region in Southern Italy known for its stunning coastline, historic towns, delicious cuisine, and iconic trulli houses. I just spent a month in …
What is it like to move to and live in Lima? Lima, Peru’s capital, is a bustling metropolis with a rich history. In this article, I interview a couple living in Lima to find out …
What is it like to move to and live in Malta? This small archipelago in the Mediterranean is known for its historic sites and warm climate. Malta attracts plenty of tourists, but also a good …
What is it like to live in Bosnia’s capital Sarajevo? That’s what I asked Kathi in this interview about moving to and living in Sarajevo. Kathi has called Sarajevo home for quite some time now …
What is it like to move to and live in Mallorca? This Spanish island is an incredibly popular tourist destination in summer, and a quieter island in winter. I briefly lived in Mallorca myself, in …
Mostar is a city in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina that’s mainly known for its iconic old bridge. I just spent a month working from Mostar as a digital nomad and absolutely loved the city. But …
The Gold Coast in Queensland is a popular place to visit and for many a dream destination to move to. But what is it really like to move to and live on the Gold Coast? …
What’s it like to live in Cork? Cork is the second largest city in Ireland, attracting people from all over the world. In this interview, Amber shares her personal experiences and practical tips for moving …
What is it like to move to and live in Mongolia? Its capital, Ulaanbaatar, is where almost half of the country’s population lives and where most foreigners move to as well. In this interview, Breanna …
The Algarve, the beautiful southern coastal region of Portugal. The quality of life in the Algarve has long attracted people from all over the world. And a popular place to move to in the Algarve …
Antalya is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey. But what is it like to live in Antalya? In this interview, Dania shares her experiences and practical tips for anyone who is moving …
What’s life in Taiwan like? And in particular, what is it like to move to and live in Taipei? In this interview, Nick, who calls Taiwan’s capital home now, shares his story, practical tips and …
Cartagena is one of the most popular places to visit in Colombia. But what is it like to live in Cartagena? In this interview, Adam, who calls Cartagena home now, shares his story, practical tips …
What is it like to live in Manchester? In this interview, Maddalena, who calls Manchester home now, shares her story, practical tips and the pros and cons of living in Manchester. This interview is part …
What is life in Cali like? Cali, known for salsa dancing and often nicknamed the ‘Salsa Capital’ is becoming a popular city to visit. But what is it like to move to and live in …
What is it like to move to and live in Bali? Bali is the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia, attracting a wide range of travelers. But, it’s also a popular island to move to, …
What is life in Brisbane like? In this interview, Lanie, who calls Brisbane home now, shares her story, practical tips and the pros and cons of living in Brisbane. This interview is part of the Ask …
What’s it like to move to and live in Crete? Crete is the largest Greek island and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. But what is life in Crete like? In …
What is life in Merida like? Merida is the capital of Yucatán. It’s a city with a rich history, attracting visitors from all over the world. But what is moving to and living in Merida …
What is it like to move to and live in Jakarta? The capital of Indonesia is a large, bustling city that attracts expats from all over the world. In this interview I want to share …
What is it like to move to and live in Porto? Porto is a beautiful coastal city in northwest Portugal. It is becoming a popular city to move to, attracting people from all over the …
Altea is one of my favorite towns on the Costa Blanca. And ever since my friend Nicci decided to move to Altea, I’ve been able to visit this cute town on a regular basis. Although …
What is life in St. Kitts like? In this article I interview Steph, who is currently living in St. Kitts, about what life on this beautiful Caribbean island is like. She shares both personal experiences …
What is life in Toronto like? Toronto is a large, multi-cultural city and a popular place to move to. But does that make living in Toronto, and especially settling into life here, easy? In this …
What is life in Havana like? In this article, I interview Ayngelina about what it’s like to move to and live in Havana, Cuba. She shares both personal experiences and a lot of practical tips …
What is it like to move to and live in Oslo? Oslo is often listed as both one of the most livable cities in Europe and one of the most expensive cities in the world. And …
What is it like to move to and live in Cancun? Cancun is mainly known as a popular tourist destination. But, the city also attracts people from all over the world who decide to move …