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- Top Three Reasons Why Expats Leave Cuenca, EcuadorCuenca, Ecuador is the number one retirement haven in the world, but it's not without its flaws. Find out why many expats leave after less than two years.
- How to Be a Happy ExpatTips for making the most of your time abroad, whether you are a new expat or simply an unhappy one.
- Death and an ExpatTips and advice on what to do when someone at home dies while you are abroad.
Culture Shock OverseasThere are ways to minimize culture shock in a new culture. Find out how you can improve your overseas expat experience with a few helpful hints.- An American Expat's Journey to BangkokLife is a continuing journey, and retirement does not mean doing nothing.
- A Guide to Expat BankingWhen taking an expatriate assignment overseas, it is important to take care of your finances pre-departure. This article answers key questions about foreign exchange, ATM usage, opening an expat bank account and obtaining credit abroad.
Need an Expat Job? Here is Some Vital Information on Work in EuropeAre you an expat or potential expat looking for work in Europe? Here are some useful ideas to help you get going.- Challenges and Tax Tips for Non Residents and ExpatsMost expats have unique needs when it comes to managing their finances. Taxes also require special attention to detail. Non Resident Indians and South Asians in the US are no exception
- Can You Make Maltese Friends If You're an Expat?One of the biggest complaints of expats living in Malta is how difficult it is to make friends with the "locals." To understand why, ask yourself - if you're an expat - how many foreign friends you had when you were living in your homeland?
- Being an ExpatriateThe woes and joys of being an expat: to love or not to love your own country?
Top Reasons Western Expats Are Moving to Malaysia: Opportunity, Lifestyle, Education and HealthcareMalaysia is becoming the new hot spot for western expats, who are moving there in large numbers.- Expat Tips for Americans Living AbroadLiving in a foreign country, especially one where the national language is different from your native tongue, can be challenging. Here are some tips for American Expats that I learned while living abroad in Oslo, Norway.
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Favorite Countries for Expats and Thais to Travel to for a Weekend Away from ThailandExpats and Thais in Thailand love to visit other countries for weekend trips, but which ones are the best?- Top Five Things American Expats Love About Bangkok, ThailandAmerican expats love working and living in Bangkok, Thailand. These five things are just some of the reasons many Americans never want to go home.
- Expat Jobs - Live the AdventureExpatriate jobs are more popular than ever as people are looking for higher paying jobs and finding none on United States soil.
Expat Blogs: Blogs Written by Expats Who Live All Over the WorldThere are blogs written by expats in Thailand, Spain, China, Vietnam, France and more. These are just a few of them
Top Five Things British Expats Love About Bangkok, ThailandBritish expats love living in Bangkok, Thailand and here's why.- Moving Abroad: How to Meet Other ExpatriatesNo one can predict how you will handle the culture shock or a whole new life, possibly away from friends and family. But there is one group that you can count on when you leave your home country: expatriates
- British Expat's Guide to Driving in AmericaUnlike much of the world that drives on the right, the UK is one of just a small handful of countries around the world that drive on the left. Read on to learn more about a British expatriate's guide to first time driving in America.
- A British Expat's Guide to Relocating to AmericaA British expatriate who is planning to relocate to America will need more than a suitcase full of clothes and all the usual travel necessities. Depending on where British expats move to, you may not have access to all the usual items from home
- How to Make Your Expat Feel Less LonelyIf you have a loved one living overseas, you can bet they get homesick. Check out these 8 ways to make living as an expat less lonely for your loved one.
Tropical Snow, and Other Desperate Measures for ExpatsExpats must go to great lengths to bring Christmas home for the holidays. Here are a few.- What to Avoid Saying to a British ExpatriateLife as a British expatriate in America brings with it many challenges, joys and new experiences. The following article will discuss what to avoid saying to a British expatriate
Tourists, Backpackers, Expats: What's the Difference?Tourism, Backpacking and expatriatism all require different levels of time, money and commitment.- How Your Family Will Fit in as ExpatsCompensation package aside, a few things to consider for you AND your family during the evaluation of your expatriation opportunity.
- Top 5 Things that British Expats like About AmericaIn a previous article, we discussed 10 things that British expats miss about home. This article will look at 5 things that British expats like about America
Top 10 Things that British Expats Miss About HomeBritish expats living in America will be here for a variety of reasons. It could be through marriage to an American or as a result of a business venture. Whatever the case may be, British expats will miss certain things about home
Touch of Britain: A Lifeline to Home for British Expats Living in Northern CaliforniaTouch of Britain is a British corner shop with an adjoining tea room in North Highlands, California. It is a lifeline for British expats living in northern California
Interview with Susan Slade on Living as a British Expat in FloridaSusan Slade joined the team here at AC as a CP on 14th June 2007. She has already had over 30 articles published to date. She is a British expat living in Florida. In this interview she will tell us more about her personal goals and experiences- The German Pension System: An Expat's GuideYou may not think that you are eligible for a pension in Germany if you are not a German citizen. However, if you have been legally employed in Germany then you are eligible to receive benefits payments from the public pension insurance.
Best Places to Live as an American ExpatAre you an American looking to possibly live abroad? Below are some of the best cities to facilitate that lifestyle.
Meet Expat HeatherHeather Carreiro is a freelance writer and teacher who has lived in Morocco and Pakistan.- How to Get Along with American Tourists and ExpatsIf you're not an American, you may "love them or hate them" when you meet one, but one thing is for sure: you won't be bored. Here are some things to keep in mind to make it an enjoyable experience.
- Freelance Writing Monthly Earnings Report June 2010How I did with Demand Studios, Associated Content and travel writing.
- Expats Living Abroad in AustraliaI remember before the financial crash hearing a comedian remark that he knew the world was in trouble when he walked out of Starbucks, looked across and saw another one directly across the street.
Nine Years of Living Abroad...Am I Nuts?It's not considered wise to sell everything, leave the good life behind and leap into the unknown. To heck with wisdom -- I did and I never looked back!- TCKs - Be Careful What You LabelA brief definition of TCKs (Third Culture Kids) and a discussion on labeling.
- Moving to Poitou Charentes: How to Make Your Move to France SuccessfulFor those starting a new life in Poitou Charentes, here is the essential information you'll need.
- An Expat's Guide on How to Drive Legally in the UKExpatriates moving to the UK are permitted to ship their vehicle and drive provided they follow the proper channels.

