Our report series offers advice from expats in the field -- those who have been there, done that! Interested in sharing your experiences? Click on the reports below and follow the link at the top of each page. Please take a few minutes to share your own experiences.

Dream vs. Reality Report NEW Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they move abroad. If you are already living abroad, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not. Recent submissions:  > Dream vs. Reality of Living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  > Dream vs. Reality of Living in Vientiane, Laos  > Dream vs. Reality of Living in Cologne, Germany  > Dream vs. Reality of Living in Quito, Ecuador  > Dream vs. Reality of Living in Tartu, Estonia  > Dream vs. Reality of Living in Villaricos, Spain  > Dream vs. Reality of Living in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Submit a Dream vs. Reality Report: Link Report to Your Username | Anonymous Report

Overseas Retirement NEW Retiring abroad is a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees considering overseas retirement by taking our new Overseas Retirement report. Describe how you chose your area, the challenges and rewards of retiring overseas, the retiree lifestyle in your area and more. Recent submissions:  > Retirement in Dubrovnik, Croatia  > Retirement in Lima, Peru  > Retirement in Lima, Peru  > Retirement in Granada, Nicaragua  > Retirement in Pezenas, France  > Retirement in Friedrichsdorf, Germany  > Retirement in Jacumá, Conde, Paraiba, Brazil Submit an Overseas Retirement Report: Link Report to Your Username | Anonymous Report

International School Profiles (550+ Reports) Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Recent Submissions:  > Escuela Verde in Puntarenas, Costa Rica  > International School of Luxembourg in Luxembourg, Luxembourg  > American School of Madrid in Pozuelo, Madrid, Spain  > Star International School Mirdif in Dubai, UAE  > TLC International School in Muscat, Oman  > Léman International School in Chengdu, China  > Cairo American College in Maadi, Egypt Submit an International School Report: Link Report to Your Username | Anonymous Report

Moving Overseas & International Relocation Advice (180+ Reports) What should you take with you when you move? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats? Recent submissions:  > Moving to seoul, Korea  > Moving to Negril, Jamaica  > Moving to Phan Thiet, Vietnam  > Moving to Malta, Malta  > Moving to Ocho Rios, Jamaica  > Moving to Kanagawa Perfecture, Japan  > Moving to Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep Submit a Moving Overseas & Settling In Report: Link Report to Your Username | Anonymous Report

Culture Shock Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing about the different phases of culture shock and learning about how other expats handled culture shock, can be very comforting. Recent Submissions:  > Culture Shock in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia  > Culture Shock in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg  > Culture Shock in Dubai, UAE  > Culture Shock in Baku, Azerbaijan  > Culture Shock in Guadalajara, Mexico  > Culture Shock in Phan Thiet, Vietnam  > Culture Shock in Kongsvinger, Norway Submit a Culture Shock Report: Link Report to Your Username | Anonymous Report

Living Abroad Report (250+ Reports) What are local people's priorities - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Recent submissions:  > Living in Spanish Town, Jamaica  > Living in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Rep  > Living in Cuenca, Ecuador  > Living in Mazatlan, Mexico  > Living in Lake Chapala, Mexico  > Living in San Ignacio, Belize  > Living in Punta del Diablo, Uruguay Submit a Living Abroad Report: Link Report to Your Username | Anonymous Report

Having a Baby Abroad Advice (75+ Reports) How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in countries and cities (and hospital-to-hospital) around the world? Recent submissions:  > Having a Baby in Sao Paulo, Brazil  > Having a Baby in Shanghai, China  > Having a Baby in Luxembourg, Luxembourg  > Having a Baby in Winterthur, Switzerland  > Having a Baby in Doha, Qatar  > Having a Baby in Guatemala City, Guatemala  > Having a Baby in Rome, Italy Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report: Link Report to Your Username | Anonymous Report

Work Abroad & International Jobs Advice (50+ Reports) What's it like to find a job? obtain a work permit? work abroad in various cities and countries. Recent Submissions:  > Working in Olten, Switzerland  > Working in Kristiansand, Norway  > Working in Mexico City, Mexico  > Working in Dubai, UAE  > Working in Vancouver, Canada  > Working in Vienna, Austria  > Working in San Vito, Costa Rica Submit a Working Abroad Report: Link Report to Your Username | Anonymous Report

Expat Banking & Financial Advice (60+ Reports) Where to expats do their banking? investing? Do they get help with their taxes? Do they use a local firm? Recent Submissions:  > Taxes, Finances & Banking in San Juan, Costa Rica  > Taxes, Finances & Banking in Oman City, Oman  > Taxes, Finances & Banking in Las Terrenas, Dominican Rep  > Taxes, Finances & Banking in Cape Town, South Africa  > Taxes, Finances & Banking in Luanda, Angola  > Taxes, Finances & Banking in Kabul, Afghanistan  > Taxes, Finances & Banking in Moscow, Russia Submit an Expat Banking & Finance Report: Link Report to Your Username | Anonymous Report

Expat Relationship Advice (70+ Reports) What's it like to be an expat who is married... married to a local... single... a parent... in countries and cities around the world. Recent Submissions:  > Relationships in Khemisset, Morocco  > Relationships in Hong Kong, Hong Kong  > Relationships in Bangalore, India  > Relationships in Kingston, Jamaica  > Relationships in Palembang, Indonesia  > Relationships in Guanajuato, Mexico  > Relationships in Karachi, Pakistan Submit an Expat Relationship Report: Link Report to Your Username | Anonymous Report