Expat Experiences

Nicole Eastman, Grand Cayman

Who are you? I am a faith-filled and gifted individual who uses my gifts, including my leadership, honesty, vulnerability and openness, empathy, andsensitivity to educate, encourage, inspire, and motivate others. I am a proponent of continued education and mentoring. I

Anna, Finestrat

Who are you? Hi my name is Anna and I’m a 27-year-old German girl from Hamburg.I’ve always loved to travel and discover new places. So far I have lived in the US for an exchange, in Brazil for an internship

Tiffany, Bangkok

Who are you? My name is Tiffany, but you can call me Tiff!Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Bangkok (Thailand) last year as I got a job here. What challenges did you face during the

Sarah, Bremen

Who are you? My name is Sarah. I am a British expat living in Bremen, Germany.I work remotely for a UK based organisation. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Bremen in July 2016 with my

Jay Murphy, Dungarvan

Who are you? Jay Murphy, age 54, born Chicago, Illinois, lived for the last 20 years in St. Petersburg, Florida.Retired from the US Air Force after 20 years (active and reserves) and 30 years working for the US government Where,

Gemma Laing, Jeddah

Who are you? I’m Gemma. I’m a 32-year-old oncology nurse from Leeds, UK. Where, when and why did you move abroad? March 2012, I decided I was bored, stuck in a rut and needed a new adventure.I started looking half-heartedly

Grace Taylor, Dublin

Who are you? My name is Grace Taylor, and I am a Canadian expat currently living in Ireland. Where, when and why did you move abroad? My first international move was to the US, where I finished my university degree

Stella English, Kuala Lumpur

Who are you? My name is Stella English, Born Kenyan-Nigerian and an Irish national.I spent most of my childhood between Africa and Europe. Where, when and why did you move abroad? We left Ireland in 2003 to Singapore for my

Bob Normand, Quepos-Manuel Antonio

Who are you? I’m a 73 year old retired, single expat born in Massachusetts where I lived my first 20 years.I have a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and worked 17 years for two major plastics and chemical companies in

Phil Maloney, Pretoria

Who are you? I’m Phil. I’ve been many things.A university English instructor, a musician, a picker-upper of dead bodies, and a sales guy. Where, when and why did you move abroad? In January 2016, one of our VPs in Canada