Our expat report series offers advice from expats in the field -- those who have been there, done that! By sharing your advice and experiences abroad, you help others who are following in your footsteps. Interested in sharing your experiences? Click on the links below.
Reports may be submitted anonymously or under your username. If you submit a report under your username, you will receive e-mail updates with questions and comments posted to your report.
Dream vs. Reality of Expat Life (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. Submit a dream vs. reality report under your username or anonymously.
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. Submit a overseas retirement report under your username or anonymously.
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. Submit a culture shock report under your username or anonymously.
International Schools
Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators around the world. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Submit a relationship report under your username or anonymously.
Moving Overseas
What should you take with you when you move? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats? Submit a moving overseas report under your username or anonymously.
Living Overseas
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? Submit a living abroad report under your username or anonymously.
Having a Baby Abroad
How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like around the world? Submit a having a baby abroad report under your username or anonymously.
Overseas Jobs & Working Abroad
What's it like to find a job? obtain a work permit? work abroad in various cities and countries. Submit an overseas jobs and working abroad report under your username or anonymously.
Expat Banking & Expat Tax
Where to expats do their banking? Investing? Do they get help with their taxes? Do they use a local firm? Submit a banking report under your username or anonymously.
Expat Clubs & Organizations
Information about expat clubs and organizations around the world. Submit a listing for clubs that you belong to under your username or anonymously.
Expat Relationships
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. Submit a relationship report under your username or anonymously.
