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Life as an Expat

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Living in Altea

Ask an Expat: Living in Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

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 …

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Ask an Expat: Living in St. Kitts, Caribbean

Ask an Expat: Living in St. Kitts, Caribbean

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 …

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life in Toronto

Ask an Expat: Living in Toronto, Canada

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 …

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life in Havana

Ask An Expat: Living in Havana, Cuba

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 …

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moving to New York

Things to Know Before Moving to New York City

Ever thought about moving to NYC? To live in the city of dreams, the city that never sleeps? This article includes tips not only for Americans moving to New York but also for international relocations, …

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living in Oslo

Ask an Expat: Living in Oslo, Norway

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 …

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living in Cancun

Ask an Expat: Living in Cancun, Mexico

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 …

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living in Rio de Janeiro

Ask an Expat: Living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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 …

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living in Beijing

Ask an Expat: Living in Beijing, China

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 …

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living in Rotterdam

Ask an Expat: Living in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

What is it like to move to and live in Rotterdam? Being from the Netherlands myself, I know Rotterdam quite well and think it’s a nice city to live in. But, the experience could of …

Read moreAsk an Expat: Living in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

living in Buenos Aires

Ask an Expat: Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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 …

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life in Muscat

Ask an Expat: Living in Muscat, Oman

What is it like to move to and live in Muscat, capital of Oman? This interview with Ines, who decided to try expat life in Muscat, will give you a good idea of expat life …

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living in Abu Dhabi

Ask an Expat: Living in Abu Dhabi, UAE

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 …

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Living in The Hague - Interview with an expat

Ask an Expat: Living in The Hague, The Netherlands

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. I called this city home for a …

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Living in Santiago Chile

Ask an Expat: Living in Santiago, Chile

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 series. In this series …

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living in Alicante

Ask an Expat: Living in Alicante, 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 …

Read moreAsk an Expat: Living in Alicante, Spain

moving to Spain from the US

Moving to Spain as an American: What I Wish I Knew

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 actually make …

Read moreMoving to Spain as an American: What I Wish I Knew

expat living in Denia

Ask an Expat: Living in Denia, Costa Blanca, 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 …

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expat life in Vilnius

Ask an Expat: Living in Vilnius, Lithuania

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. But what …

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Expat living in Oxford, England

Ask an Expat: Living in Oxford, England

What is life in Oxford like? Oxford is a popular university city in England, but it also attracts expats from all over the world. This interview is part of the Ask an Expat series. In this …

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Ask an Expat: Living in Singapore

Ask an Expat: Living in Singapore

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 …

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Expat life in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Ask an Expat: Living in Colombo, 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 …

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Expat life in Edmonton, Canada

Ask an Expat: Living in Edmonton, Canada

Is Edmonton a good place to live? 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 …

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interview about expat life in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Ask an Expat: Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand

What is it like to move to and live in Chiang Mai? I just spent a few weeks traveling in Thailand and one of my favorite places was Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is a popular …

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Expat life in Bangkok: moving to and living in Bangkok

Ask an Expat: Living in Bangkok, Thailand

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 expat life in Bangkok really like? Is it …

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Expat life in San Dieg: what is it like to move to and live in San Diego, California

Ask an Expat: Living in San Diego, California, USA

What is it like to live in San Diego? 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 …

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Best time to Visit Vaasa - Vaasa travel tips

Ask an Expat: Living in Vaasa, Finland

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 …

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Ask an Expat: Living in Helsinki, Finland

Ask an Expat: Living in Helsinki, Finland

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 …

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Ask an Expat: Living in Lisbon, Portugal

Ask an Expat: Living in Lisbon, Portugal

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 …

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interview with an expat about expat life in Shanghai, China

Ask an Expat: Living in Shanghai, China

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 life in Shanghai like? …

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