Visas - Expat News

Visas - Expat Magazine

Singapore

From China to Singapore : A Finnish mom in a multicultural melting pot

Milla is a mother to two — a 10-year old boy and an 8-year old girl. Originally from Finland, she moved to Singapore one and a half years ago when she decided to support her husband in his new job. Nowadays, she is a homemaker and an avid blogger.

How to move abroad when you are young, wild and free

Moving abroad when you are young can be the best present you have ever given yourself. Youth — as your parents usually say — is all about first-hand experience, learning about the world, meeting new people, exchanging passions and ideas, and defining your career aspirations. Every year, thousands of students, graduates, and first-time employees choose to move abroad to satisfy their curiosity, and to build their personal brand.

South Africa

2Summers

My name is Heather Mason and I'm from Baltimore, Maryland, in the United States. I've been living in Johannesburg, South Africa for the past six years and I write a blog, 2Summers.

United Arab Emirates

Discover the new United Arab Emirates Expat Guide

Thanks to their constantly growing economy, the United Arab Emirates attract many foreign professionals looking forward to benefit from opportunities it provides. Discover the new United Arab Emirates expat guide if you are also looking forward to more there.

Kenya

Frances in Nairobi: "It's an extremely exciting place to live at the moment with a tech boom"

With her husband in love with East Africa, Frances decided to leave England for Tanzania. Now, she is living in Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. She gives us her feelings about how's expat life is in this beautiful country.

Italy

Jasmine in Bergamo: "The lifestyle emphasizes living and spending time with friends and family"

Jasmine comes from Edmonton where she used to be a pharmacist. She moved to Italy two years ago to teach English. Nowadays, she lives in Bergamo with her Italian husband. In this Interview, she shares her views about life in Italy.

Malaysia

Andrew: "Malaysia is a salad bowl - there are hundreds of ethnicities and sub-ethnicities, religions, cultures and influences"

Andy describes himself as a third culture kid, born in the Philippines to Scottish and Filipino parents. He grew up in Saudi Arabia and studies in Scotland, and then went to teach in Vietnam following his studies. Nowadays, he lives in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Thailand

John in Kanchanaburi : "Often I live completely to my own schedule"

Expat in Thailand since 14 years, John decided to live far from the coast and set his luggages next to River Kwai, in Kanchanaburi. In this interview, he gives us his feelings about living as an expat in this country where culture and way of living are completely different.

Spain

Heather in Galicia: "Get ready for delicious food, beautiful weather, and an all-around great place to live!"

Since she was 13 and her first trip in Europe, Heather knew that she will live on the old continent. She's now living in Galicia, Spain, with her boyfriend, teaching english and living. She gives us her US expat feelings about this delicious country.

France

Timothy in Nice: "I am amazed by the high quality of life in France"

Tim comes from the USA where he used to be a development and finance specialist. In 2005, he moved to France with his partner Michael. He settled in Nice in 2013 after spending a few years in Paris.