Expat Voices

We hope that Expat Voices will give more internationals a chance to share their perspective on life abroad.

Expat Voices - Essential Articles

27/10/2009 Expat Voices: Lizelle Smit on living in the Netherlands

Lizelle Smit South African Lizelle feels safe but lonely in the Netherlands—even Afrikaans speakers find it difficult to converse and make Dutch friends.

15/09/2009 Expat Voices: Anne Randerson on living in Belgium

Intercultural consultant Anne Randerson admits her reasons for living in Belgium are "the scent of melting chocolate", the kriek and very few earthquakes.

03/09/2009 Expat Voices: Delorys Welch-Tyson on living in France

Delorys first arrived in Nice airport to a balmy 20° Celsius and has never looked back. Like many others though, she is frustrated by France's ever-evolving bureaucracy.

14/07/2009 Expat Voices: Abador von Katzbach on living in Germany

American expat Abador von Katzbach loves Berlin’s international outlook and emphasis on culture but hates being told what to do.