Expat Voices

Our Expat Voices series gives the international community a chance to share their perspectives on life abroad, in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the UK.

Expat Voices - Essential Articles

22/05/2012 Expat Entrepreneur in the Netherlands: Toni Scriven

Toni Scriven: renovation projects in the Netherlands Offering a good service and thinking outside-the-box are paramount for Toni Scriven who carefully selects her project team to reflect the same qualities.

03/04/2012 Insider views from Belgium

We share your experiences on living in Belgium. Keep them coming and read on to find out how you can participate.

03/04/2012 Insider views from France

We share your experiences on living in France. Keep them coming and read on to find out how you can participate.

03/04/2012 Insider views from Germany

Insider views from Germany We share your experiences on living in Germany from expert opinions to personal anecdotes. Keep them coming in and read on to find out how you can participate.

12/09/2009 Expat Voices: Elliot Grove on living in London

Canadian Elliot Grove, director of the Raindance Film Festival, reflects on coming to London in the 80s and how it's changed.

01/05/2012 Expat Entrepreneur: Caterina Tzoridou in the Netherlands

Expat Entrepreneur: Caterina Tzoridou in the Netherlands Greek expat Caterina Tzoridou believes in approaching a new business with a spirit of innocence and protection, as well as the will and determination to help it grow.

17/01/2012 Legendary stories behind Chinese New Year

Legendary stories behind Chinese New Year The Year of the Dragon begins on 23 January 2012. Chinese expat Xian brings you three insider stories about the biggest celebration of the year.

23/08/2011 Expat Entrepreneur: Laura Murat on Southern Burgundy

Laura Murat started her own housing and relocation business specific to Southern Burgundy, and talks about hurdles and gives advice to budding entrepreneurs.

25/07/2011 Expat Voices: Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff on living in Bonn

Turkish-Canadian expat Aliye Kurt likes living in Germany much more than she had imagined but notices "stereotypes that limit the education and career chances of cultural minorities."

03/04/2012 Insider views from the Netherlands

Insider views from the Netherlands We share your experiences on living in the Netherlands from expert opinions to personal anecdotes. Keep them coming in and read on to find out how you can participate.