| Beijing may have its quirks, but Irish expat Gary still finds that living there can be a fascinating experience. This teacher-writer describes why he and his girlfriend decided to move to China and their experiences living as foreigners in a non-tourist area of Beijing. |
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Beijing for Beginners: An Irishman in the People's Republic
The Phnom Pen
| There are many things that Australian expat Justin loves about living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where he moved two years ago to be with his wife. Here he describes some of them, as well as his thoughts on the locals, his efforts to learn the language, and his plans for the future. |
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Two New Yorkers move to Delhi. See what happens.
| A New York couple now living and working in New Delhi, India - that's Jenny and Dave. See what they have to say about what it's like to live as two American expats in this bustling South Asian city. |
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Just come 2 Korea!
| Ultra-modern yet close to nature, these are two of the things that Filipino expat Pete enjoys about living and working in Gwangju, South Korea. Here he describes things like his involvement with a non-governmental organization and his observations regarding Koreans. Pete's having a good time in the country and urges others to "just come 2 Korea!" |
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Living in Thailand
| American expat Dean is no stranger to Asian living. Having lived in Thailand and Hong Kong in previous years he's back in Thailand, pursuing his passion for reading and writing in the capital city of Bangkok, also called the Venice of the East. Learn what expat living is like for Dean in a location that's inspired much of his writing. |
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An American Mom in rural Japan
| Suzanne is an American expat, wife and mother who has been living in Japan for two decades now. Read about this English teacher, writer and editor's thoughts on Japanese rural life and her tips on living in the Land of the Cherry Blossoms. |
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A Girl in Asia
| Living in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia, has its ups and downs according to Australian expat Liz, but on the whole the ups happen more than the downs. This writer and mom-to-be shares some parts of her expat life in Phnom Penh and gives advice on what one may expect to find and experience in Phnom Penh. |
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Hanoi in Unique Times
| More than three years ago, Elliott visited Hanoi in Vietnam and it took him less than a day to realize it was where he wanted to live. It's the place he and his wife now call home, where he and his business partner are busy growing the Hanoi community website they established. Elliott shares his thoughts on living and working in Vietnam, and gives some practical cost-of-living information regarding a city whose positives points outweigh the negatives, for him and other expats. |
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The Expat Arc: An expat's journey over culture shock
| "A serial expat entrepreneur" is one description for Canadian Danielle, who now lives with her husband and son in Chennai, India. Here she describes her expat life in India, her thoughts and experiences about the local culture, and the book she's written about it. |
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Hot and sweaty in Singapore
| Phil is a UK expat who's been living in Southeast Asia for more than a decade; the past eight years have seen him set up his residence and business in Singapore. Take a peek into his expat life in Singapore: his description of the area in which he lives, the cost of living, and his thoughts on the locals and pet-eating wildlife! |
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