Expat Experiences

Nicola Sutcliffe, Melbourne

Who are you? I’m Nicola Sutcliffe and from Manchester in the UK. I live in Melbourne and work in marketing communications and also write a blog, ‘Upside Down’, based on my experiences as an expat. I’m also a mummy to

Marius Lathey, Shanghai

Who are you? Marius Lathey, 31 years old. Nationality Danish, working as an English teacher in Shanghai. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to China, Shanghai September last year. I moved because my girlfriend got a

Daniel Reed, Stockholm

Who are you? I’m Daniel Reed. Originally from Newcastle in the UK. Where, when and why did you move abroad? This is my second time in Sweden. I first came to Stockholm in 2011 for a 6-month study exchange at

Laura Bronner, Global Nomad

Who are you? My name is Laura. I’m a blogger over at Collecting Labels and I’m originally from New York. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved abroad just over five years ago. I graduated from college

Adele de Caso, Murcia

Who are you? I am Adele de Caso,and I live with my husband and three children in the Murcia region of Spain. I am an author, success coach and network marketing business owner. Where, when and why did you move

Tudor Stanescu, Colchester

Who are you? Before moving to England the first time, I was a recent university graduate, working as a Data Analyst for a one of the largest grocery retailers in Canada. As a Commerce graduate which specialized in Marketing, as

Julie Falconer, London

Who are you? I am a London-based travel blogger and speaker. I’m originally from San Francisco, and moved to London after leaving a career in finance. I started writing my blog, A Lady in London, when I moved to the

Ali Meehan, Costa del Sol

Who are you? My name is Ali Meehan, I live on the Costa del Sol and I am a serial expatiate keen to integrate and enjoy the culture of my wonderful new home country. As the founder of Costa Women,

Kelly McLachlan, Santa Pola

My name is Kelly McLachlan. I moved to Spain with my friend to work a season at her uncle’s restaurant back in 2003. It was only supposed to be for one summer and I’m still here…12 years later. The work

Kia Armstrong, Baku

Who are you? I have lived in London for most of my life but also in Germany, Pakistan, Venezuela, Australia and most recently, in Baku. I am married to a gynae/obs consultant and I have two children and three stepchildren,