Lifestyle - Expat News

Lifestyle - Expat Magazine

Argentina

Argentina is a Latin American country where European culture is notably evident, blending with the country's breathtaking landscapes and variable climate. Being the financial and cultural heart of the country, Buenos Aires caters for a pleasant lifestyle to expatriates. It's been a few years since Buenos Aires has also become the capital of street art.

South Africa

2Summers

My name is Heather Mason and I'm from Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States. I've been living in Johannesburg, South Africa for the past six years and I write a blog, 2Summers.

Spain

John in Fuerteventura: "We just got off the aeroplane and we were home!"

John left his native England three years ago to set his luggages in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, with his wife. In this testimony, he tells us what is like being an expat in Canary Islands.

Oman

Allan in Oman: "Oman is probably the best place in the GCC"

Native Filipino, Allan is now living in Oman, in the south of Arabian Peninsula. This dancer, writer but especially traveler gives us his testimony about living in a country culturally completely different than Philippines and how he succeeds to adapt himself.

Adopt An Expat : a small initiative that could change the world

It has never been so easy to move abroad. But cultural and social integration remain a barrier for a complete fulfillment abroad. An Expat initiative in Switzerland might change the story.

United Arab Emirates

Amy in Abu Dhabi: "The United Arab Emirates is quite a forward thinking nation"

Amy comes from the UK. She moved to Abu Dhabi nine months ago after her husband was offered a job there. In this Interview, she shares her views about life in the United Arab Emirates.

Greece

Amanda in Athens: "There is an amazing amount of history and archeology to see in and around the city"

Amanda comes from the USA. She has lived in Derby, Brooklyn and Washington before moving to Greece following her husband's job posting. In this Interview, she shares her views about life in Greece.

Italy

Jasmine in Bergamo: "The lifestyle emphasizes living and spending time with friends and family"

Jasmine comes from Edmonton where she used to be a pharmacist. She moved to Italy two years ago to teach English. Nowadays, she lives in Bergamo with her Italian husband. In this Interview, she shares her views about life in Italy.

How to transition from one culture to another?

To make the most of your life abroad, it is best to get prepared. Research, exposure and appreciation, as well as a developed cultural intelligence will be key to your success abroad. Shannon Nicole Bobo tells us more about it.

Japan

Rey in Yokohama: "The Japanese are the epitome of living a disciplined lifestyle"

Rey comes from New Jersey but has lived in different States. Following his retirement, he moved to Yokohama three years ago with his Japanese wife. Nowadays, he enjoys writing and publishing his articles about Japan online.

Thailand

John in Kanchanaburi : "Often I live completely to my own schedule"

Expat in Thailand since 14 years, John decided to live far from the coast and set his luggages next to River Kwai, in Kanchanaburi. In this interview, he gives us his feelings about living as an expat in this country where culture and way of living are completely different.

Malta

Explore Malta

Malta is an increasingly popular destination with expatriates worldwide. Discover everything you've ever wanted to know about living in Malta as an expatriate.

Spain

Heather in Galicia: "Get ready for delicious food, beautiful weather, and an all-around great place to live!"

Since she was 13 and her first trip in Europe, Heather knew that she will live on the old continent. She's now living in Galicia, Spain, with her boyfriend, teaching english and living. She gives us her US expat feelings about this delicious country.

Germany

Mandi in Bremen: "There is more concern for taking care of the environment and saving energy"

Teacher and researcher in one of Bremen's universities, but also blog writter, Mandi lives in Germany since 2008. She gives us her vision, as an American expat, about the country of Goethe.

Czech Republic

Kevan in Brno : "The Czech Republic has a lot to offer"

When he arrived in Czech Republic from Canada, where his girlfriend lives, Kevan didn't know that the country will be his new home. Living there since 2004, now in Brno, the second largest city, the canadian gives us his vision of this country of Central Europe.

Raising children abroad: the most welcoming countries in 2016

Children's education and well-being is often one of the main concerns of expatriates choosing to move abroad with their family. Discover the most welcoming countries for expat families in 2016.

Singapore

Singapore: best place to live and work for expats

Once again, Singapore proves to be a top destination for expats as revealed in the latest HSBC Expat report published this Wednesday, September 21, 2016.

Fiji

Rebecca in Fiji: "We fell in love with the place, the people and the rural atmosphere"

Rebecca discovered Fiji Islands during her honeymoon and fell literally in love with this paradise on earth. Since 20 years, she lives there, on Taveuni, the third largest island over the 300 that compose the country. She gives us her expat testimony through this interview.