Life as an Expat
Overview of Articles About Expat Life
Ask an Expat, Chile, Live / Work Abroad
What is moving to and living in Santiago, Chile, like? I Interview Rebecca, one of the expats in Santiago, about her experiences. This interview is part of the Ask an Expat... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Spain
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 was... 
Guest Bloggers, Live / Work Abroad, Spain
Are you thinking about moving to Spain from the US? Then let me share my experiences with you! As an American, moving to Spain was difficult. It was difficult to prepare for and... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Spain
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 in... 
Ask an Expat, Lithuania, Live / Work Abroad
I just spent 10 days in Lithuania and I can definitely see why people would choose to live in Vilnius. It’s a beautiful, safe and very walkable city with a lot of history.... 
Ask an Expat, England, Live / Work Abroad
Oxford is a popular university city in England, but it also attracts expats from all over the world. What is expat life in Oxford like? In this Ask an Expat series I... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Singapore
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. But what is expat life in... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Sri Lanka
What is expat life in Colombo like? I have visited Sri Lanka several times and as I type this I am actually in Colombo myself. So that made me even more interested in finding out... 
Ask an Expat, Canada, Live / Work Abroad
What is expat life in Edmonton like? And what do you need to know if you are thinking about moving to Edmonton? In this Ask an Expat series I interview people living... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Thailand
I just spent a few weeks traveling in Thailand and one of my favorite places was Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is a popular city for both digital nomads and expats from all over the... 
Ask an Expat, Thailand
Bangkok is a cosmopolitan city that attracts expats from all over the world. But what is expat life in Bangkok really like? Is it easy to move to Bangkok? Is expat life in... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, USA
I have been living in San Diego on and off for the past three years. But, more as a digital nomad than an expat. What does that mean? As a digital nomad I work online and am... 
Ask an Expat, Finland, Live / Work Abroad
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... 
Ask an Expat, Finland, Live / Work Abroad
I am preparing to travel to Finland and my first stop will be Helsinki. Therefore I was very excited to do this interview about expat life in Helsinki! In this Ask an Expat... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Portugal
I recently visited Lisbon and loved it. It definitely made me understand why more and more people choose to move to Lisbon. With its rich history, white-bleached limestone... 
Ask an Expat, China, Live / Work Abroad
Shanghai is the largest city proper in the entire world. It’s a global city and a major financial center that attracts expats from all over the world. But what is expat... 
Ask an Expat, Australia, Live / Work Abroad
Melbourne has been one of my favorite cities for years. If it wasn’t so far away from my family and friends in The Netherlands I could easily see myself moving to... 
General Travel Tips, Guest Bloggers, Live / Work Abroad
When I decided to pack everything up and leave Texas to live abroad, I honestly didn’t put any thought into taxes. I didn’t even have a job, just some savings and the hope that I... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Spain
What is it like to move to and live in Barcelona? With its great climate and high quality of life, Barcelona is a popular destination for expats. Currently I myself... 
Ask an Expat, Ireland, Live / Work Abroad
What is living in Dublin really like? Dublin has become a very international and multi-cultural city in recent years and many expats call Ireland’s capital home. Therefore... 
Ask an Expat, Colombia, Live / Work Abroad
Medellín, Colombia’s second-largest city, is becoming increasingly popular with both expats and digital nomads. [ Check out this Digital Nomad Guide to Medellin for more... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Switzerland
What is expat life like in Zürich? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to move to and live in Zürich? Or are you planning to spend some time in this cute Swiss city and... 
Ask an Expat, Italy, Live / Work Abroad
What is expat life like in Milan? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to move to and live in Milan? Or are you planning to spend some time in this fashion capital and are... 
Ask an Expat, Belgium, Live / Work Abroad
What is expat life like in Brussels? Hosting the headquarters of the main EU institutions Brussels is a very international city and a popular expat destination. But what is it... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, USA
New York, many people dream of moving here… But what is it really like to move to New York? To build a new life in this popular expat city? In this Ask an Expat series... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, USA
What is Life in San Francisco Like? San Francisco is an incredible city and a popular place for exapts to move to. But as much as I love visiting San Francisco, with its... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Spain
What is it like to live in Valencia? Valencia has a growing number of expats and digital nomads, and for good reason! I am currently living in Valencia myself and I think the... 
Ask an Expat, Live / Work Abroad, Spain
Madrid, Spain’s capital city packed with history and culture… I have recently moved to Spain myself (to Valencia) and I am really enjoying life here. I therefore was... 
Ask an Expat, Japan, Live / Work Abroad
Tokyo, a place that is on many people’s bucket lists… I visited Tokyo (and other parts of Japan) two years ago and loved it. Tokyo is intense, modern, fast paced and... 
Ask an Expat, Cambodia, Live / Work Abroad
Cambodia is a popular tourist destination and Phnom Penh one of the country’s most popular cities for expats. I am therefore very excited to be able to share Jen and... 