From Minnesota to Hanoi: Fishsauce, Motorbikes and the Golden Tortoise
My name is Hannah and I’ve lived all over the United States, though most recently Minneapolis, Minnesota. I’ve been living in Hanoi, Vietnam for nearly six months now. 1. Why did you move abroad? I had planned to live abroad since I was a little kid. I had a go...
 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:10:13

 From London to Cape Town: Expat-ish
I am Yvonne, a very muddled mixture of Polish, British, South African with a little Norwegian thrown in. My last place of residence was London, UK and I now live in Cape Town, South Africa. 1. Why did you move abroad? We were living a perfectly OK life in London, UK. And ...
 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:27:30

 From Chicago to Sofia: The Other Europe
My name is Tom and I’ve been living in Sofia, Bulgaria, with my family since August 2011. I grew up in the Chicago area in the U.S., and have also lived and worked in Boston, Florida and New York City. This is actually my third expat experience; I lived in Belgium in the...
 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:15:50

 From South Africa to Tokyo: Rurousha
I refer to myself as Rurousha, a Japanese word that means nomad or wanderer. I'm from Stellenbosch, South Africa; I now live in Tokyo, Japan. 1. Why did you move abroad? Ten years ago I was a career woman who'd never considered a committed relationship or relocation to anothe...
 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:31:11

 We Like The World: half way around the world for a family
Already 6 months around the world. Exactly 1 year ago, we were talking about the project of the Colas' family to go around the world from July 2011 to June 2012. More than a trip, 'We Like The World' is the name of one mission: to fund the building of a girls' school in...
 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:41:04

 Expats Excluded from Scottish Referendum?
The Scottish government plans to only allow residents to vote in the upcoming independence referendum. Labour MSP Elaine Murray says: "The fact is, with youth unemployment rising in Scotland, more young Scots are being forced to look outwith [sic] Scotland for jobs...
 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:11:58

 Understanding International Shipping & Finding a Reputable Mover
One of the most stressful aspects of moving is the physical act of actually moving all your stuff. Finding a company that can transport your goods safely, timely, and in your budget can be daunting. Here are some tips to understanding your shipping options and finding a reputab...
 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:56:57

 Expat Twitter Round-Up
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world around them from everyday happenings to major international news. We decided to collect some of the top tweets of the week for expats, travelers, and those interested in the global pulse. Expat News @Exper...
 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:44:50