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.
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 and Nevis 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 …
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 …
What is life in Rio de Janeiro like? Rio de Janeiro is a colorful city that attracts people from all over the world. I loved visiting this city but what is it like to move …
What is it like to move to and live in Beijing? Beijing attracts expats from all over the world. I was therefore really looking forward to this interview with Jade and Kev about their life …
What is it like to move to and live in Rotterdam? Is Rotterdam a good place to live? Being from the Netherlands myself, I know Rotterdam quite well and think it’s a nice city to …
What is it like to move to and live in Buenos Aires? In this interview, Erin, who calls Buenos Aires home now, shares her story and a lot of tips for moving to and living …
What is it like to move to and live in Muscat, the capital of Oman? This interview with Ines, who decided to try expat life in Muscat, will give you a good idea of expat …
Are you thinking about moving to Abu Dhabi? Or do you just want to know what life here is really like for an expat? Then check out this interview with a Danish couple about moving …
What’s it like to move to and live in Berlin? Berlin is known as a liberal city with a lot of possibilities, and people from all over the world like the idea of living in …
What is moving to and living in The Hague like? The Hague is the third-largest city in the Netherlands and a city with a large number of expats. Numbeo ranked The Hague number 1 in …
What is moving to and living in Santiago, Chile, like? I interviewed Rebecca, one of the expats in Santiago, about her experiences. This interview is part of the Ask an Expat series. In this series …
What is life in Alicante like? When I lived on the Costa Blanca (in Moraira) I often visited Alicante for the day. But I never felt I really got to know what life in Alicante …
Denia is a popular coastal city for foreigners to move to. Either to retire or to work at a slower pace and enjoy the Spanish way of life. But what is moving to and living …
What is life in Lithuania’s capital like? I just visited Lithuania, spent half of my time in Vilnius, and I can definitely see why people would choose to live in Vilnius. It’s a beautiful, safe, …
Is Oxford a good place to live? Oxford is a popular university city in England, but it also attracts people from all over the world. In this article I want to share what it’s like …
What is expat life in Singapore like? Singapore is a popular expat city. I remember thinking I could see myself living in Singapore, when I visited this island city-state a few years ago. To find …
Are you thinking about living in Sri Lanka? Or curious about what expat life in Colombo is like? I have visited Sri Lanka several times and as I type this I am actually in Colombo …
What is life in Edmonton like? And what do you need to know if you are thinking about moving to and living in Edmonton? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living all over …
What is it like to move to and live in Chiang Mai? I just spent some time traveling in Thailand and one of my favorite places was Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is a popular city …
This is an interview about moving to and living in Bangkok. Bangkok is a cosmopolitan city that attracts expats from all over the world. But what is life in Bangkok really like? Is it easy …
What’s it like to live in San Diego? San Diego is a beautiful coastal city with an almost perfect climate. It attracts people from all over the US and a good number of people from …
I recently visited Vaasa, Finland’s second most international city. Although Vaasa is small, it does attract people from all over the world. The city has a welcoming vibe and most locals speak English well. One of …
What is it like to move to and live in Helsinki, Finland’s capital? I am preparing to travel to Finland and my first stop will be Helsinki. Therefore I was very excited to do this …
What is it like to move to and live in Lisbon? I recently visited Lisbon and loved it. It definitely made me understand why more and more people choose to move to Lisbon. With its …