What Living as an Expat in Scotland Is Really Like

Living in Scotland as an expat: What's it really like?

For this month’s Living Abroad series, we’re talking to Camila, a Canadian travel writer living in Scotland. Here, she talks about celebrating Burns night, understanding the thick Scottish accent, and her tips on moving to Scotland. She also discusses the pros and cons of living in Scotland, and shares what she misses most about home. … Read more

What Living as an Expat in Kyrgyzstan is Really Like

What living in Kyrgyzstan is really like

Today, our American Expats series takes us to Kyrgyzstan where we meet Brittany, an English teacher living in Kyrgyzstan with her husband and daughter. We talked about living in Central Asia’s only democracy, raising a baby abroad, and the one way Kyrgyzstan is surprisingly similar to Colorado… Quick facts about living in Kyrgyzstan: Languages: Kyrgyz, Russian Currency: Kyrgyzstani Som … Read more

What Living as an Expat in Madrid is Really Like

What living in Madrid is really like

For this month’s Living Abroad series, our next stop is Spain. Cat Gaa, a Chicago native, moved to Seville, Spain, in 2007, and is now living in Madrid with her Spanish husband and young son (with another on the way!). Here, she talks about churros, unique Spanish festivals, and walking the Camino. Quick facts about living in Madrid: … Read more

What Living as an Expat in the Czech Republic is Really Like

What living in the Czech Republic as an expat is really like

Welcome back to Living Abroad, a series that shows you what expat life is like in cities around the world. Today we’re speaking to Cynthia, an English teacher expat living in the Czech Republic — specifically, České Budějovice, a small city in Bohemia. Ahead, she talks about quirky Czech fashion, the live-and-let-live Bohemian lifestyle, and her … Read more