Expat of the month
Egypt
I was born and raised in England to Egyptian parents. I lived there my whole life. My pen name is Egyptianised (the word itself being half English and half Egyptian-Arabic) to reflect the hybrid that I am. I'm now living in Cairo, Egypt.
Malta
Hi, I am Angela, I am from Canada. We decided to move to Malta about 2 years ago, finally making the move February 2010.
England
I was born in Colorado and have lived there my whole life before moving to the UK to be with my British-born husband. Applying for and being granted the visa was not difficult and 'settling in' in still a work in progress.
Panama
I am Panamajama, I come from Glasgow in the West of Scotland, part of the United Kingdom. I moved to Panama as my Civil Engineer husband was offered a job working on the Panama Canal Expansion project.
Austria
My name is Kerry Smith (aka a new girl in vienna). I was born in Brighton, England (UK) and have lived there most of my life. I am currently living in Vienna, the capital of Austria.
Saudi Arabia
My name is Susie Khalil and I write my blogs under the name of Susie of Arabia. I grew up in a small border town in Arizona and now reside in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Germany
My name is Emily and I'm originally from Dayton, Ohio. I've now lived in Munich, Germany for nearly 4 years. My favorite things about Germany, and Munich in particular, include the high quality of life, biergartens, Christmas markets, public transportation, the constant cultural events + festivals,
Ecuador
Hi, my name is Nancy Watson. My husband, Chuck, and I have lived in Cuenca, Ecuador for about two years. We moved here from the United States, Richland, Washington to be exact.
South Africa
My name is Caroline Collie and I'm originally from the 'Original' Washington which is in the eastern part of North Carolina in the USA. My husband is originally from South Africa, but we met in Edinburgh, Scotland.
China
My name is Beverly and my family is originally from Singapore. My husband and I were fortunate to both have been offered regional positions in Shanghai, and have lived here for 1.5 years now.
Libya
I'm American, born in Chicago but moved with my family to a small gulf coast town in Florida when I was twelve. I met my husband, a Libyan national, in 1980. We married in 1982 and moved to Miami, but I knew from the start that one day we'd end up in Libya.
Gibraltar
I'm Kate and I live in Gibraltar. I arrived here via Spain where I lived for some years before deciding to start (again!!) in yet another new place. I'm from the UK originally and have also lived and worked in Australia, Italy, France, the Netherlands, India and New Zealand.
Sweden
I'm an American, born in Chicago, raised in Minneapolis. My family are long-time midwesterners, I love that part of the country. Most people who visit America go to New York, Los Angeles and Florida. The whole middle part isn't explored as much.
England
My name is Rebecca, but I love it when people call me Bec. I am an Aussie, growing up in Adelaide, South Australia, but most recently from Brisbane in sunny Queensland. I'm now living in SW London and have been here since May 2009.
Switzerland
My name is Amanda, but everyone in my family (except my husband) and many friends call me Mandy. I don't think I'll ever outgrow that nickname. I am from paradise, otherwise known as San Diego, California, U.S.A.
Colombia
My name is Colin and I'm an American living in Bogota, Colombia. I'd lived in Arequipa, Peru for a year when I moved here seven months ago. I like Bogota so much that I'll stay longer than the original plan of one year.
Ghana
I'm Gayle, which is a brilliant traveling name. It can sound like 'frog' or 'vomit' in Japanese or 'girl' in Ghanaian English. I was born and grew up in Sydney, Australia. I'm living in the Upper East Region of Ghana, West Africa
France
I've been living in La Clusaz for three years now, and doing seasons prior to that (with summers in Cambridge) for four years, living in various villages around Meribel ski resort or by Lake Annecy. No plans to leave this area any time soon, partly thanks to needy cat and boyfriend.
Other Types
Work
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France
The French government has recently decided to reconsider its announcements regarding differentiated tuition fees for non-EU students. What should they expect?
South Korea
Last March, the South Korean Ministry of Justice announced the easing of conditions for issuing certain visas in order to tackle the labor shortage. On May 12, the Ministry of Employment and Labor unveiled a new strategy aimed at boosting the employment of foreign workers, while also supporting that of local workers.
Work
More young professionals than ever are choosing to start their careers abroad. Driven by the rise of digital nomadism, economic uncertainty, and the promise of new opportunities, they are increasingly willing to cross borders in search of a better future. But what do young expats really expect from their first job overseas? And how do their career goals compare with those of earlier generations?
Paraguay
A new investor residency rulebook landed last month, and for anyone weighing Paraguay as a place to actually live, the numbers are surprisingly friendly. If you've been quietly researching Paraguay as a possible new home base, for the taxes, the cost of living, the easy residency, or just because the rest of the world feels increasingly expensive and complicated, this one is for you.
Japan
Conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made immigration one of the key issues of her term. Since October 2025, foreign professionals, particularly entrepreneurs, have had to deal with stricter immigration rules. Early surveys reveal a significant drop in the number of entrepreneur visa applications.
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