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David in Saigon: "Vietnamese people are incredibly peace-loving"
David in Saigon: "Vietnamese people are incredibly peace-loving"

David left Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1994 to work in Vietnam. He is now on his seventh move to the country, in which he lived several work experiences as a teacher, editor and now as a writer publishing novels...

08 April 2015
Lisa in Mannheim: "Try new things and be open"
Lisa in Mannheim: "Try new things and be open"

Aussie expat, Lisa moved to Mannheim more than a year back with her husband who is a German national. She enjoys traveling, horse training and technology...

01 April 2015
Chronicles of Serbia
Chronicles of Serbia

My name is Tina, and I was born in Northern Pennsylvania on Lake Erie. I have had the privilege of living all over the U.S. and experience culture shock within my own country. It is a very different place North to South, East to West!

31 March 2015
Catherine in Kerry: "Ireland is a great place to live if you love horses!"
Catherine in Kerry: "Ireland is a great place to live if you love horses!"

Catherine, US expat, moved to Ireland 22 years back, after working as an "au pair" in Germany. Later on, she settled in Kerry with her husband, a Kerry-man, and their two sons...

25 March 2015
Ingrid in Shanghai: "People eat dinner so early here!"
Ingrid in Shanghai: "People eat dinner so early here!"

Ingrid was born in Taiwan but grew up in California. Following a job offer, this US national moved to Shanghai a year and a half ago with her husband. Both enjoy traveling and discovering the country during their leisure time...

18 March 2015
Hugh in Cara Sucia: "People here are very friendly, outgoing and helpful"
Hugh in Cara Sucia: "People here are very friendly, outgoing and helpful"

US expat, Hugh settled in Cara Sucia with his wife Elizabeth in November 2011. Following his retirement, he now enjoys traveling, blogging and, of course, the country's mountains and beaches...

10 March 2015
Cassandra: "Jakarta is easy to live"
Cassandra: "Jakarta is easy to live"

Cassandra left Singapore, her home country, to live in Indonesia as her husband got a job opportunity in the country. They settled in Jakarta with their children...

04 March 2015
How to...Bogota
How to...Bogota

I'm Naomi, I'm from South-East London, UK, born and bred! I studied modern languages at university and am now working as an English teacher at the British Council in Bogotá, and as a freelance translator and writer on the side.

28 February 2015
John in Washington:  "The U.S. is an open society and your curiosity will be welcome"
John in Washington: "The U.S. is an open society and your curiosity will be welcome"

John was born in France and grew up there until high school. He moved to the United State during college. Nowadays, though being a police officer, he tries to spend as much time as possible with his Mexican wife and their newborn son.

25 February 2015
Melanie in Helsinki:  "Finns are warm, funny, generous people"
Melanie in Helsinki: "Finns are warm, funny, generous people"

Melanie, Kiwi expat, moved to Helsinki ten months back with her husband and three year old son. She is currently a freelance writer and she enjoys discovering her new city's parks, cafes, etc.

18 February 2015
Carolyn in Alberta : "I was surprised at how friendly Canadians are"
Carolyn in Alberta : "I was surprised at how friendly Canadians are"

Filipino expat, Carolyn, settled in Alberta three years back through a care-giving program. Though she wishes for a career change in the near future, she enjoys writing, traveling and volunteering as well.

11 February 2015
Luke in Jakarta: "Living here is a lot less stressful and more simple"
Luke in Jakarta: "Living here is a lot less stressful and more simple"

British expat, Luke settled in Indonesia in 2007. Teacher by profession, he is also a happy dad with a two years old son with whom he spends a lot of time.

04 February 2015
A Jodi abroad
A Jodi abroad

My name is Jodi and I'm an English teacher at a commercial high school in Japan. I'm originally from St. Louis, Missouri in the United States.

31 January 2015
Aneesh in Brussels: "Potatoes, waffles, chocolates and beer are big part of the Belgian lifestyle"
Aneesh in Brussels: "Potatoes, waffles, chocolates and beer are big part of the Belgian lifestyle"

Aneesh, Indian expat, settled in Brussels three years ago. IT engineer, he also enjoys traveling across Belgium and the European Union with his family...

28 January 2015
Tom : "Stuttgart is one of the most prosperous areas in Germany"
Tom : "Stuttgart is one of the most prosperous areas in Germany"

19 years have gone by since Tom, US expat, settled in Germany. Being a professional clown and juggler, he spent much time in Europe before deciding to move there permanently. He managed to adapt to his new environment and is pretty happy with his lifestyle in Stuttgart.

21 January 2015
David in San Ramon: "Ticos are very easy going and most place family first"
David in San Ramon: "Ticos are very easy going and most place family first"

David, US expat, settled in Costa Rica five years back following numerous visits. He lives with his daughter's who owns a Parrot Rescue Center. Following his early retirement, he now enjoys a tranquil and serene life in San Ramon...

14 January 2015
Sarah in Yangon: "It's the current El Dorado"
Sarah in Yangon: "It's the current El Dorado"

Born in Haiti and of French nationality, Sarah is passionate about traveling: she has already lived in 30 countries all over the world! She is now living with her husband and four dogs in Yangon, Myanmar...

07 January 2015
The Home of The Twisted Red LadyBug
The Home of The Twisted Red LadyBug

My name is Anda Alexandra and I live in the magical city of Cracow (or Krakow, how the locals write it). I married a fine young Polish lad - if you cut any Polish person, you will see that not blood runs through theirs veins, but a genuine love for their motherland.

31 December 2014
Globetrotter in Surrey: "People are very friendly and helpful, even to complete strangers"
Globetrotter in Surrey: "People are very friendly and helpful, even to complete strangers"

Traveling across the globe has always been her passion. Belgian expat, Globetrotter hence lived in many countries before settling in Surrey in 2012, following her husband's company transfer...

23 December 2014
Anya: "Cairo has some magic inside that makes foreigners fall in love with it"
Anya: "Cairo has some magic inside that makes foreigners fall in love with it"

It's been one and a half year since Anya, a Russian expat, settled in Cairo. Traveling has always been her passion and she is now discovering a new lifestyle and culture...

17 December 2014
Mick: "Gozo also reminds us of Malta in the past and we like that"
Mick: "Gozo also reminds us of Malta in the past and we like that"

Mick, British expat, settled in Gozo with his wife two years ago. Having retired early, he now enjoys photography and travelling around Malta. Meet Mick.

10 December 2014
Fred in Jakarta: "I like the people here, especially their relaxed attitude"
Fred in Jakarta: "I like the people here, especially their relaxed attitude"

Seven years have gone by since Fred, a British national, settled in Jakarta to be with his wife, an Indonesia national. They now have two children and Fred says to love the country and its people...

03 December 2014
Hello, Queensland
Hello, Queensland

My name is Stacey - most people call me Stace. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the heartland of America. I made the move this June to Queensland.

30 November 2014
Neng Neng: "Living in Bangkok is a big adventure"
Neng Neng: "Living in Bangkok is a big adventure"

Born in Thailand, Neng Neng, a young Dutch national, grew up in the Netherlands. She settled in Bangkok last January to explore her roots and the Thai lifestyle...

26 November 2014
Howard in Chastre: "Courtesy is an art here"
Howard in Chastre: "Courtesy is an art here"

American expat, Howard moved to Belgium to live with his wife. They settled in Chastre, a country commune in central Belgium...

19 November 2014
Roy in Bali : "The Balinese are extremely overt, friendly and curious"
Roy in Bali : "The Balinese are extremely overt, friendly and curious"

16 years have gone by since Roy, a US expat, settled in Bali. Enjoying his retirement years with his Balinese family, he also works as a fine art dealer and with NGOs. Meet Roy...

12 November 2014
Fazli: « It is comfortable to live in Riyadh as long as one has a decent wage »
Fazli: « It is comfortable to live in Riyadh as long as one has a decent wage »

Fazli, Sri Lankan expat, settled in Riyadh with his family 35 years ago. After his retirement from a long IT consultant career, he has been spending his leisure time in reading, writing, poetry and researching genealogy...

05 November 2014
Defying Gravity
Defying Gravity

My name is Becky and I'm originally from Kansas City, Missouri. I'm an art teacher (which, if you didn't know, are the rock stars of the teaching world). I love my job, especially the fact that it lets me meet so many cool people and see more of the world.

31 October 2014
Sandra in Haarlem: "Dutch lifestyle is absolutely fantastic"
Sandra in Haarlem: "Dutch lifestyle is absolutely fantastic"

It's been two years since Sandra, Spanish expat, moved to Haarlem with her husband. She not only enjoys her everyday life there but also the Dutch culture and lifestyle...

29 October 2014
Rachel in Belfast: "Everyone is just looking to have a little bit of fun to brighten up a rainy day"
Rachel in Belfast: "Everyone is just looking to have a little bit of fun to brighten up a rainy day"

It has been a few months now since Rachel, New Zealand expat, moved to Belfast with her brother and her fiancé. She enjoys her leisure time by making trips around the city and blogging.

22 October 2014
Gulzat in Maldives: "It's the paradise for people in love with the sea and the beach"
Gulzat in Maldives: "It's the paradise for people in love with the sea and the beach"

Gulzat comes from Kyrgyzstan. She had always dreamt of living on an island. Seven months ago, her dream came true: she got a job opportunity in Maldives and she is now enjoying life as an islander...

15 October 2014
Crystal in New Delhi: "Indians tend to be hard-working and put their families first"
Crystal in New Delhi: "Indians tend to be hard-working and put their families first"

Crystal, young US expat, has always dreamed of living in India. This SEO expert moved to New Delhi last September to be with the love of her life...

08 October 2014
Val in Sligo: "It really is the most stunning place to live"
Val in Sligo: "It really is the most stunning place to live"

Val first went to Ireland on holiday: she immediately fell in love with the country. She then decided to settle there and has now been living in Sligo with her family for more than 17 years...

01 October 2014
Under the abaya
Under the abaya

My name is Mandi and I'm originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. I first moved to Saudi Arabia in 2007 with my Saudi husband. We returned to the USA after living here for a year and a half, and then returned again to Saudi in 2011.

30 September 2014
Jill in Saltillo: "Even when I've lived here for 50 years, I will still be 'The Gringa'"
Jill in Saltillo: "Even when I've lived here for 50 years, I will still be 'The Gringa'"

A study abroad semester and a long-distance relationship. This is how Jill, Northern Indiana expat, landed in Mexico. She settled in Saltillo 6 years ago with her husband...

24 September 2014
Sam: "Guangzhou is an international city"
Sam: "Guangzhou is an international city"

Jordanian expat, Sam moved to China a few years ago. He settled in Guangzhou to work as an export manager. He shares with us his vision of life in this Chinese city...

17 September 2014
David in Israel: "Haifa has a great diversity and climate"
David in Israel: "Haifa has a great diversity and climate"

Tired of his nomadic life, David, US citizen, moved to Haifa, in Israel, in 2006. Former mathematics teacher, he is now enjoying his early retirement along with his wife.

10 September 2014
Adventurings
Adventurings

I'm Cynthia from Seattle, WA, U.S.A. Moving to the Czech Republic happened a bit by accident. I took my teaching course in Prague at the end of 2012 and ending up sticking around Czech Republic afterwards - where I still am today!

31 August 2014
Rene in Estoril: "I love the freedom and of course the weather"
Rene in Estoril: "I love the freedom and of course the weather"

Rene is originally from South Africa. In April 1997, she left the country with her Portuguese husband to settle in Portugal. They now live in Estoril, in central Lisbon district...

27 August 2014
Chams: "Singapore is a melting pot"
Chams: "Singapore is a melting pot"

After a first expat experience in Canada, Chams decided to explore other countries. She left her hometown, Manila, Philippines, to settle and work in Singapore...

20 August 2014
Barbara in Wellington: "It is a nice compact city that is easy to get about"
Barbara in Wellington: "It is a nice compact city that is easy to get about"

Barbara grew up in Scotland. She lived in Copenhagen with her Swedish husband before settling with him in Wellington, New Zealand, in January 2013...

13 August 2014
Philip in Halifax: "I love the beauty that surrounds this place"
Philip in Halifax: "I love the beauty that surrounds this place"

Five years ago, Philip was offered a position in Canada. He seized the opportunity and left Malaysia, his home country, with his wife to settle in Halifax, Nova Scotia where they now live and enjoy their expat experience...

06 August 2014
Lost but loving it -- in Bermuda
Lost but loving it -- in Bermuda

My name is Jenny and I am Canadian. I grew up in a small town in Saskatchewan called Hazenmore. By small I mean the census one year recorded the population at 47. I went to University in Edmonton, Alberta and stayed there for almost 17 years before I became an expat.

31 July 2014
Steve: "Chiang Mai is an oasis of tranquility"
Steve: "Chiang Mai is an oasis of tranquility"

Steve, a retired Canadian mathematics and chemistry teacher, moved to Thailand 6 years ago. Having settled in Chiang Mai with his wife, Nancy, he enjoys his leisure time by mingling with the Thai society and culture...

30 July 2014
Stuart in Xi'an: "There are always fun things to do here"
Stuart in Xi'an: "There are always fun things to do here"

British expat, Stuart comes from Brighton. He moved out to China in 2002 as an English teacher. He lives in Xi'an where he runs a recruitment agency for English teachers.

23 July 2014
Sanne: "London life is a roller coaster"
Sanne: "London life is a roller coaster"

An interesting job offer in a pleasant lifestyle. Sanne, Dutch expat, just couldn't refuse the offer. More than a year ago, she packed up her bags to settle in Notting Hill, London. She enjoys her expat life there, as much as she can...

16 July 2014
Felicitas in Beijing: "It's easy to navigate through the city"
Felicitas in Beijing: "It's easy to navigate through the city"

Felicitas comes from Indonesia. Five years ago, she went to China to learn the language and finally decided to stay as she got a job opportunity in Beijing...

09 July 2014
Leisure in South Africa

South Africa does not lack entertainment activities for locals and expats. Find out, in this article, how to keep yourself busy during your leisure time.

04 July 2014
Phones and Internet in South Africa
Phones and Internet in South Africa

Wondering how to keep in touch with your friends and relatives abroad from South Africa? Here is an overview of the telecommunications market.

04 July 2014
South African lifestyle

The South African lifestyle is a mixture of different culture into one rainbow nation. One should not find it difficult to adapt.

04 July 2014