I've got this ongoing fantasy about living cheaply abroad. Is it doable to live for $500 a month or so in some foreign locale? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 27 answers

Moving to Hong Kong for two years, and seeking advice on keeping the finances in order. [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 4 answers

Migrating from Los Angeles to Brussels: My girlfriend is entertaining a job offer in Brussels; is she being offered enough to live comfortably there? [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 8 answers

In finer detail than simply "dangerous," what would it be like to be an Anglo expat in Papua New Guinea? What would the daily grind of an expat or a non-raskol native be in Port Moresby? What jobs and lifestyle would be available to someone who was willing and able to perform white collar work in an unfamiliar land? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can I buy large men's sneakers (size 13/48) in China? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 9 answers

What should I consider before I move to Berlin? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 9 answers

Can anyone recommend where to find a job in Tokyo? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can I, an expatriate US citizen, get travel health insurance that will cover me while I'm traveling in the States? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2007 - 7 answers

Tax question/advice re: UK IT worker moving to US [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2007 - 4 answers

Tell two academics from northern Europe about living and working in Hong Kong on a long-term basis. [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2007 - 4 answers

I am an American moving to Edinburgh, Scotland. I'd like your advice on neighborhoods, telecomm, banking, and taxes. [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2007 - 19 answers

As a foreigner, I was wondering what skills or degrees are the key to getting hired to work in the Netherlands. [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2007 - 8 answers

AussieExpatFilter: What items (probably foodstuffs) are: - essentially English - unavailable in Australia and could be given to a UK expat in Aus? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2007 - 20 answers

I would like to learn to speak Dutch. Would it be better to move to London and practice Dutch on weekends in the Netherlands, or just relocate there for full immersion? [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2007 - 5 answers

What is the name and recipe if possible for the crispy black octopus I used to eat in Singapore when I was a child? [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm living abroad for the foreseeable future. Help me be the best expat I can be. [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2007 - 14 answers

I am an American interested in buying property in Berlin. Do any other Americans with experience in this have any advice to offer? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2007 - 2 answers

What are some good resources to help an expatriate plan for retirement? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2007 - 1 answers

I'm looking for quality information about medicine, life in Third World countries, Doctors Without Borders and similar organizations, travel, expat experiences, etc. [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm about to move to Switzerland and need some advice and guidance. [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm an expat who may be returning to the US after many years. What to expect? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2007 - 42 answers

What is the best, most cost-effective way to transfer about £9,000 from a bank account in the U.K. to another in Spain? [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2007 - 14 answers

EmigrationFilter: How do we deal with our parents who don't/won't want us to go? Bonus if you've a) had your first kid abroad and had to deal with the whole visitation kerfuffle b) have clingy parents c) have emigrated to or live in Sweden. [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2007 - 28 answers

I'm in a little bit of a bind determining the cost-of-living in European cities vs US cities... [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2006 - 8 answers

How to get an open work permit for Canada (working in Quebec)? [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2006 - 4 answers

Where should we escape to? We (couple, not going to have kids) vant to be alone. We telecommute, so all we need is somewhere very quiet and safe and stable with good home Internet access. Where are the best places? I know we will have to do some travelling and check them out, but if you can give us some ideas, places, links, strategies to start on, we're grateful. [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2006 - 20 answers

Legitimate online medical clinics that use US doctors to prescribe medication via telephone consultation? Which have you used and can recommend? [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2006 - 8 answers

Pregnancy Filter: My wife is pregnant (hooray), I'd like to do something nice for her... [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2006 - 17 answers

Cost of living in Mumbai? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2006 - 3 answers

I am moving to Beijing for a job. I've never lived in China before. Advice? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2006 - 21 answers

Where should I live in London? [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2006 - 36 answers

Possibly a longshot : can anyone recommend an accountant in Vancouver? [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 5 answers

Anyone moved from the US to Frankfurt, Germany? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2006 - 9 answers

Who gets to vote in US Presidential elections? Specifically, what are the rules for expats, Guam, and other edge cases? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2006 - 4 answers

UKContractorFilter: I am going to be working as a contractor in the UK for a good while and the local tax laws perplex me to say the least. From this link it looks like there may be ways to reduce my UK tax liability, and/or at least make it count towards my US taxes. Surely, I am not the first one to go through this; pointers, tips, good/bad experiences? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2006 - 5 answers

I am an American planning on moving to Shanghai, China. What are my employment options if I don't know Chinese? [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2006 - 10 answers

What should I do and where should I go when I flee the country? [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2006 - 17 answers

My little sister is going to Cairo, Egypt. For a year! I'm looking for some tips and information on living there. [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2006 - 10 answers

ZAfilter: I am off to Cape Town soon, and might even move there. This is a request for more than just "what should I check out on a week long visit"... [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2005 - 2 answers

Help me determine how these cities would be to live in. [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2005 - 38 answers

Yesterday, I got fired from my job. I'm a Canadian living in Uganda, and I have (had) a job working full time as a consultant (marketing and business strategy) for a Ugandan manufacturing company. Officially i'm fired for 'non performance', in reality i'm fired for 'talking back' and being 'disrespectful'. [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2005 - 11 answers

I am moving from the US to Australia (Sydney) in a few weeks and am interested to know if anyone has advice and experiences in managing bank accounts between countries. [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2005 - 7 answers

She's from Ukraine. I'm from the States. We'll be living in London, UK for the foreseeable future. Are there any satellite television options that will allow us to view programs broadcast from our respective home countries? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2005 - 7 answers

An American friend of mine has accepted a two year assignment in Toulouse, France. She'd appreciate any advice that could make the experience simpler or better.
posted on May 8, 2005 - 10 answers

French Citizenship or Residence

I am a United States citizen who is looking to move to France. I am currently living in the Republic of Ireland but I am finding it harder and harder to maintain legal residence (even though, my mother is remarried to an Irishman and my ancestry is Irish) It seems you either have to be offered a contract for employment or be a student to stay here. I HEARD that requirements for French citizenship or permanent residence were more lenient. Does anyone have any information on this. I am NOT "highly skilled" in the slightest, unless you consider fixing PCs and Macs a skill.
posted on Feb 5, 2005 - 12 answers