Mike, Perth (Western Australia)
Who are you?
I’m a family guy first, trained as a mechanical engineer and working in the Oil and Gas services industry.
Where, when and why did you move abroad?
We were living in our home town of Edmonton, Canada
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Lauren Kicknosway, Sydney
Who are you?
Hi, I’m Lauren Kicknosway, an American expat living in Sydney since 2008 and owner of Sydney Moving Guide where I write and curate articles specifically for people moving to Sydney, Australia from all over the world. Sydney
Gary McMurrain, Bacolod City
Who are you?
My name is Gary McMurrain and I currently live in Bacolod City Philippines. I have a 27 year connection with the Philippines, with annual visits and now living here year round. Before moving to the Philippines full
Louise, Istanbul
Who are you?
My name is Louise, originally from Birmingham UK.
When where and why did you move abroad?
I moved just two months ago this week to Istanbul. A last minute decision and job offer saw my partner and
Gosia Simonowicz, Istanbul
Who are you?
I’m Gosia Simonowicz and I’m a Polish student, currently living in Istanbul
Where, when and why did you move abroad?
I always thought that world is too big to stay just in one place throughout your whole
Author of ‘Oh God, My Wife Is German’, Hannover
Who are you?
I am an American expat from Portland, Oregon, now living in Hannover, Germany. I am a freelance graphic designer and copywriter, and an avid blogger of all things humorous (though I most often take aim at subjects
Rosalyn Chapman, Brittany
I’m Rosalyn Chapman.
I moved to France in 2005. I had always wanted to move to France, I wanted to move home anyway, that’s how the dream became reality. We put our house in the UK on the market and
Daniel Thompson, Exeter
Who are you?
I’m a 49-year-old former RN (Registered Nurse) from the United States. I’m now a writer and sculptor, living and working in Exeter, UK.
Where, when and why did you move abroad?
I had been working as a
Teodora Totorean, Tiverton, Devon
Who are you?
My name is Teodora Totorean and I am a Romanian woman living and working in the UK. I am self-employed, working from home as a freelance writer while trying to establish myself as an artist. I am
Catarina Bras, Luton
Who are you?
My name is Catarina Bras, I am 26 years old. I was born in Portugal and lived majority of my life in Queluz with my family.
I studied Communication and Technology back in Portugal. When I moved