Expat of the month
New Zealand
I am from Sweden, Stockholm and origin was Nacka in the archipelago of Stockholm. Country now: New Zealand, city Auckland, I live by the sea central of Auckland.
Qatar
Hello, my name is Tiffany. I moved from the US to Qatar almost two years ago for my job. Part of the reason I came to Qatar was to travel and learn about different cultures.
Puerto Rico
I'm Laura and I moved from Wisconsin to Puerto Rico with my husband and two pre-school aged kids. We decided to move in May 2014, and by August 2014 we were here!
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!
Colombia
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.
Japan
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.
Poland
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.
Australia
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.
Mongolia
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.
Saudi Arabia
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.
Czech Republic
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!
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.
Morocco
My name is Eleanor, and I am from Chicago. I thankfully found a job in an American school and moved to Casablanca right after graduation.
Panama
My name is Karen Ann. I'm from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We spent about a year researching different countries before we decided on Panama.
New Zealand
My name is Bianca and I was born in Cape Town, South Africa where I lived until I was 40 years old. I worked in advertising before I had my children and now I am a stay-at-home mom. I am presently living in Auckland, New Zealand with my husband and our three children.
Argentina
My name is Eirin, I am originally from Oslo, Norway and I currently live on an estancia in Cañuelas, in the province of Buenos Aires, one hour from the city of Buenos Aires. I moved here from Washington, DC, where I had lived for eight years.
Nepal
My name is Zeljka. I grew up in Croatia where I spent most of my life. I lived in the USA for several years where I met my husband. 7 months ago I moved to Nepal. I now live in Kathmandu.
Dominica
My name is Gwenith Whitford – a proud Canadian who grew up in Kingston Ontario. I worked as a librarian for several years and returned to the Toronto area before relocating to Dominica.
Other Types
Everyday life
Moving to a foreign country changes you and alters family relationships. You are no longer the same as before, and your family changes, too. How do you find your new bearings? How do you accept the changes induced by these long-distance relationships?
Everyday life
An expat's life seems to be a constant game of push and pull. Working and living abroad offers unique opportunities for personal and professional growth and cultural immersion. But it is also filled with challenges: emotional, financial, and personal. So, what should expats do to find balance? And is it even achievable?
Everyday life
Moving abroad is a chance to build a new life. You get to learn a new language, meet new people, and adjust to a new culture. But with all the "new" around, some expats can't help but cling to the "old". For some, relocation makes them understand and appreciate the value of their home cultures in a way they never did before.
Everyday life
One of the top destinations for expats from around the world for decades, Canada continues to welcome foreign nationals despite its recent immigration reforms. However, a growing number of Canadians are choosing to move abroad. While this is not a new trend, it has been steadily increasing, which is quite troubling for a nation grappling with an aging population and seeking to retain its citizens. So why are more and more Canadians moving abroad?
Everyday life
Combining a new life abroad while practicing your religion is not always straightforward, especially when you choose to wear a visible sign of your faith. It significantly depends on how open the host country is. Many Muslim women who choose to wear the veil say they are particularly sensitive to how their religion is received in a foreign country.
Formalities
Air travel can be stressful. You need to arrive early, check the size of your luggage, and go through customs. And then there are flight delays. But, apparently, some airports can raise your cortisol levels higher than others.
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