Living in Brighton, UK – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Brighton? With its vibrant arts scene and seaside charm, Brighton attracts people from all over the world. But, there are certain things you should know about …
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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.
Living in Badalona, Spain – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Badalona? Just outside of Barcelona, Badalona often flies under the radar. But that’s exactly part of its appeal. Badalona has the beach, the sunshine, and that …
Living in Lecce, Italy – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Lecce? I only briefly visited Lecce while working remotely from Italy, but I really liked this southern Italian city and remember thinking it could be a …
Living in Limassol, Cyprus – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Limassol? It’s Cyprus’s second-largest city and an increasingly popular destination to move to, attracting people from all over the world. I’m excited to interview Nofar, who …
Living in Lombok, Indonesia – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Lombok? We all know Bali, which has been a popular tourist, expat and digital nomad destination for years. But, perhaps partially because of Bali’s fame, neighboring …
Living in Koh Tao, Thailand – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Koh Tao, a beautiful island in the Gulf of Thailand? I visited Koh Tao recently and loved it, but I could also see the effects of …
Living in Yangon, Myanmar – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Yangon? Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar and was the country’s capital until 2005. It has a small expat community and one of those expats, …
Living in Oviedo, Spain – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Oviedo? As Spain seems to be getting hotter and hotter, Northern Spain is becoming increasingly popular, both as an area to visit and an area to …
Living in Munich, Germany – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Munich? Munich is the capital of Bavaria, and the third-largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg. It’s a city that attracts people from all over …
Living in Bucharest, Romania – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Bucharest? Bucharest, to me, feels like the type of capital city that is rapidly changing and may soon become a popular expat destination. I visited Bucharest …
Living in Utrecht, The Netherlands – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Utrecht? Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and the one city I always tell people to visit if they want to see something …
Living in Malawi – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Malawi? It’s a country in Africa many people won’t be able to point out on a map. But, I was lucky enough to visit Malawi …
Living in Ottawa, Canada – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Ottawa, Ontario? For this article I am interviewing Juliette, who fell in love, moved to Ottawa, and has now called this city home for years. …
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. …
Living in the Dominican Republic – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Zagreb, Croatia – Interview With an Expat
What’s 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 questions …
Living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Yerevan, Armenia – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Cairo, Egypt – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Dubai, UAE – Interview With an Expat
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! …
Living in Malaga, Spain – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Puglia, Italy – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Lima, Peru – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Malta – Interview
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 …
Living in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Mallorca, Spain – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living on the Gold Coast, Australia – Interview With an Expat
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? …
Living in Cork, Ireland – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Lagos, Portugal – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Antalya, Turkey – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Taipei, Taiwan – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Cartagena, Colombia – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Manchester, UK – Interview With an Expat
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 …