Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina – Interview With an Expat
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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Living in Muscat, Oman – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Japan: Things to Know About Life in Japan Before You Move
Many people consider living in Japan and I, living here myself, can see many reasons why. There are convenience stores everywhere, low crime, and an endless amount of travel destinations packed into one medium-sized island. …
Where to Live in Berlin – 10 of the Most Popular Neighborhoods
Are you thinking about moving to Berlin? Do you want to know where to live in Berlin, what the best areas are? Then this article is for you! There’s New York, there’s London and, of …
Living in Abu Dhabi, UAE – Interview With an 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 …
Living in Berlin, Germany – Interview With an Expat
What is 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 …
Living in The Hague, The Netherlands – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Santiago, Chile – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Alicante, Spain – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Retiring in Valencia, Spain – 4 Retirees Share Their Experiences & Tips
I’ve been living in Valencia for several years now and absolutely love the quality of life in this city. And although retirement is still quite a ways away for me, I can completely understand why …
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 …
Living in Denia, Costa Blanca, Spain – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Vilnius, Lithuania – Interview With an Expat
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, …
Living and Working Abroad: What You Thought vs What It’s Really Like
When you first make the decision to live and work abroad and tell your friends and family, their initial reaction might not be positive. All types of questions probably pop in their heads such as …
Living in Oxford, England – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Singapore – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Edmonton, Canada – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Bangkok, Thailand – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in San Diego, California – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Vaasa, Finland – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Helsinki, Finland – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Lisbon, Portugal – Interview With an Expat
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 …
Living in Shanghai, China – Interview With an Expat
What is it like to move to and live in Shanghai? Shanghai is one of the most populated cities in the world. It’s a global city and a major financial center that attracts expats from …
Living in Melbourne, Australia – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to move to and live in Melbourne? 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 …
Living in Barcelona, Spain – Interview With an Expat
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 am enjoying life in Valencia, and …
Living in Medellin, Colombia – Interview With an Expat
What is life in Medellin really like? Medellín, Colombia’s second-largest city, has become popular with both expats and digital nomads. [ Check out this Digital Nomad Guide to Medellin for more information about digital nomad life …
Living in Zürich, Switzerland – Interview With an Expat
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 are you looking for tips to make …
Living in Milan, Italy – Interview With an Expat
What is expat life in Milan like? 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 …
Living in Brussels, Belgium – Interview With an Expat
What is life in Brussels like? Hosting the headquarters of the main EU institutions, Brussels is a very international city and a popular expat destination. But what is it like to move to Brussels and …
Life in New York, USA – Interview With an Expat
What is moving to and living in New York like? Many people dream of living in New York. But what is it really like to move here? To build a new life in this popular …
Living in San Francisco, California – Interview With an Expat
What is life in San Francisco like? San Francisco is an incredible city and a popular place for expats to move to. Despite its high cost of living, people from all over the world come …
Living in Valencia, Spain – Interview With an Expat
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 quality of …
Living in Madrid, Spain – Interview With an Expat
What’s it like to live in Madrid? Madrid, Spain’s capital city is packed with history and culture. I recently moved to Spain myself (to Valencia) and I am really enjoying life here. Therefore I was …
Living in Tokyo, Japan – Interview With an Expat
What is expat life in Tokyo like? Tokyo is a place that is on many people’s bucket list to visit. But moving to and living in Tokyo as an expat is also popular. I visited …
Living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Interview With an Expat
Are you considering living in Phnom Penh? Then check out this interview with two expats in Phnom Penh. Cambodia is a popular tourist destination and Phnom Penh the most popular city for expats in Cambodia. …