Books


In this section, you will find a selection of books dealing with Expatriation or life abroad. We have divided the section between books for Expatriates and more specific books about regions or cities.

My Life Abroad - A selection of expat stories

Since 2011, BlogExpat.com has been a public voice for many expat bloggers through regular interviews published on the website. With hundreds of stories available, this book is an anthology of some of the best stories, with every piece prefaced with a jokey illustration.

"Fun, thoughtful and well worth buying a bookmark for!"
Jack Scott, Author

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General subject on expatriation

The Global Citizen
This book is an international life and career planner that takes you through the ins and outs of working, studying, volunteering, or living abroad.
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A Portable Identity: A Woman's Guide
By using the skills and exercises that Debra and Charise illustrate in their book, you can get back on your feet and transition into your new life.
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Careers and Jobs in Travel and Tourism
Illustrated by real life case studies, this redesigned and updated book details the wide range of jobs on offer in the industry.
 Read more
Summer Jobs Abroad
This takes the hard work out of finding a summer job abroard with this well researched guide including details on where jobs are, how to apply,...
 Read more
Brit-think, Ameri-think: A Transatlantic Survival Guide
It highlights some core values and differences in perceptions between US and UK culture that endure, despite speaking (almost) the same language.
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Your Passport to Safer Travel
Database and travel safety information for 238 countries, and provides addresses and phone numbers for travellers' help.
 Read more
Before You Go: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Gap Year
Lively guide to safe international travel by the gappers’ guru’ (Daily Telegraph)
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The Virgin Travellers' Handbook
The Definitive Guide for Students and Career Gap Travellers Planning a Gap Year .
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The Back Door Guide to Short-term Job Adventures
More than 1000 opportunities to work, play, learn, help, create, experience and grow.
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Taking a Career Break
Full of ideas, activities and contact organisations to find the best jobs and adventures to fill a time off productively.
 Read more
The Rough Guide First Time Around the World
Written by an experienced traveller, it covers everything from budgeting, packing and avoiding scams to staying healthy and working abroad.
 Read more
The Backpacker's Bible: Your Essential Guide to Round the World Travel
This guide contains advice on planning your journey and packing your bags, organising money and keeping in touch with home.
 Read more
The World Awaits: How to Travel Far and Well
You'll get practical information on visa requirements, web addresses, phone numbers, and more.
 Read more
Work Your Way Around the World
This guide for the working traveller incorporates hundreds of first-hand accounts and offers advice on how to find work around the world.
 Read more
Exploring Culture
A unique training book containing over 100 culture awareness exercises, dialogues, stories incidents and simulations
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Third Culture Kids
The authors explore the experiences of those children who grow up or spend a significant part of their childhood living abroad.
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The Art of Coming Home
The author provides practical suggestions for successful repatriation, looking at the issues most returnees face.
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The Art of Crossing Cultures
This text provides an analysis of the personal challenges inherent in cross-cultural experience.
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Retire Abroad
This guide provides a complete practical framework for planning retirement abroad.
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Guide to Living Abroad
All the essential facts and offers advice on all aspects of expatriate life (from health care to buying a property).
 Read more
Living and Working Abroad : A Parent's Guide
Cares and concerns that people have for whatever new country they visit (learning a language, vaccinations, money...).
 Read more
Living and Working Abroad : A Wife's Guide
Practical guide to the perils of being a mobile wife, with advice from those who have been through it before.
 Read more
The Expert Expatriate: Your Guide to Relocation Abroad
Everything you need is here: advice and sound, practical knowledge on preparing, moving, getting settled in...
 Read more
Live and Work Abroad: A Guide for Modern Nomads
All the aspects of international living, experiences and advice of individuals and families who have relocated...
 Read more

Life abroad: specific topics

The Global Citizen
This book is an international life and career planner that takes you through the ins and outs of working, studying, volunteering, or living abroad.
 Read more
A Portable Identity: A Woman's Guide
By using the skills and exercises that Debra and Charise illustrate in their book, you can get back on your feet and transition into your new life.
 Read more
Careers and Jobs in Travel and Tourism
Illustrated by real life case studies, this redesigned and updated book details the wide range of jobs on offer in the industry.
 Read more
Summer Jobs Abroad
This takes the hard work out of finding a summer job abroard with this well researched guide including details on where jobs are, how to apply,...
 Read more
Brit-think, Ameri-think: A Transatlantic Survival Guide
It highlights some core values and differences in perceptions between US and UK culture that endure, despite speaking (almost) the same language.
 Read more
Your Passport to Safer Travel
Database and travel safety information for 238 countries, and provides addresses and phone numbers for travellers' help.
 Read more
Before You Go: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Gap Year
Lively guide to safe international travel by the gappers’ guru’ (Daily Telegraph)
 Read more
The Virgin Travellers' Handbook
The Definitive Guide for Students and Career Gap Travellers Planning a Gap Year .
 Read more
The Back Door Guide to Short-term Job Adventures
More than 1000 opportunities to work, play, learn, help, create, experience and grow.
 Read more
Taking a Career Break
Full of ideas, activities and contact organisations to find the best jobs and adventures to fill a time off productively.
 Read more
The Rough Guide First Time Around the World
Written by an experienced traveller, it covers everything from budgeting, packing and avoiding scams to staying healthy and working abroad.
 Read more
The Backpacker's Bible: Your Essential Guide to Round the World Travel
This guide contains advice on planning your journey and packing your bags, organising money and keeping in touch with home.
 Read more
The World Awaits: How to Travel Far and Well
You'll get practical information on visa requirements, web addresses, phone numbers, and more.
 Read more
Work Your Way Around the World
This guide for the working traveller incorporates hundreds of first-hand accounts and offers advice on how to find work around the world.
 Read more
Exploring Culture
A unique training book containing over 100 culture awareness exercises, dialogues, stories incidents and simulations
 Read more
Third Culture Kids
The authors explore the experiences of those children who grow up or spend a significant part of their childhood living abroad.
 Read more
The Art of Coming Home
The author provides practical suggestions for successful repatriation, looking at the issues most returnees face.
 Read more
The Art of Crossing Cultures
This text provides an analysis of the personal challenges inherent in cross-cultural experience.
 Read more
Retire Abroad
This guide provides a complete practical framework for planning retirement abroad.
 Read more
Guide to Living Abroad
All the essential facts and offers advice on all aspects of expatriate life (from health care to buying a property).
 Read more
Living and Working Abroad : A Parent's Guide
Cares and concerns that people have for whatever new country they visit (learning a language, vaccinations, money...).
 Read more
Living and Working Abroad : A Wife's Guide
Practical guide to the perils of being a mobile wife, with advice from those who have been through it before.
 Read more
The Expert Expatriate: Your Guide to Relocation Abroad
Everything you need is here: advice and sound, practical knowledge on preparing, moving, getting settled in...
 Read more
Live and Work Abroad: A Guide for Modern Nomads
All the aspects of international living, experiences and advice of individuals and families who have relocated...
 Read more

Languages

The Global Citizen
This book is an international life and career planner that takes you through the ins and outs of working, studying, volunteering, or living abroad.
 Read more
A Portable Identity: A Woman's Guide
By using the skills and exercises that Debra and Charise illustrate in their book, you can get back on your feet and transition into your new life.
 Read more
Careers and Jobs in Travel and Tourism
Illustrated by real life case studies, this redesigned and updated book details the wide range of jobs on offer in the industry.
 Read more
Summer Jobs Abroad
This takes the hard work out of finding a summer job abroard with this well researched guide including details on where jobs are, how to apply,...
 Read more
Brit-think, Ameri-think: A Transatlantic Survival Guide
It highlights some core values and differences in perceptions between US and UK culture that endure, despite speaking (almost) the same language.
 Read more
Your Passport to Safer Travel
Database and travel safety information for 238 countries, and provides addresses and phone numbers for travellers' help.
 Read more
Before You Go: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Gap Year
Lively guide to safe international travel by the gappers’ guru’ (Daily Telegraph)
 Read more
The Virgin Travellers' Handbook
The Definitive Guide for Students and Career Gap Travellers Planning a Gap Year .
 Read more
The Back Door Guide to Short-term Job Adventures
More than 1000 opportunities to work, play, learn, help, create, experience and grow.
 Read more
Taking a Career Break
Full of ideas, activities and contact organisations to find the best jobs and adventures to fill a time off productively.
 Read more
The Rough Guide First Time Around the World
Written by an experienced traveller, it covers everything from budgeting, packing and avoiding scams to staying healthy and working abroad.
 Read more
The Backpacker's Bible: Your Essential Guide to Round the World Travel
This guide contains advice on planning your journey and packing your bags, organising money and keeping in touch with home.
 Read more
The World Awaits: How to Travel Far and Well
You'll get practical information on visa requirements, web addresses, phone numbers, and more.
 Read more
Work Your Way Around the World
This guide for the working traveller incorporates hundreds of first-hand accounts and offers advice on how to find work around the world.
 Read more
Exploring Culture
A unique training book containing over 100 culture awareness exercises, dialogues, stories incidents and simulations
 Read more
Third Culture Kids
The authors explore the experiences of those children who grow up or spend a significant part of their childhood living abroad.
 Read more
The Art of Coming Home
The author provides practical suggestions for successful repatriation, looking at the issues most returnees face.
 Read more
The Art of Crossing Cultures
This text provides an analysis of the personal challenges inherent in cross-cultural experience.
 Read more
Retire Abroad
This guide provides a complete practical framework for planning retirement abroad.
 Read more
Guide to Living Abroad
All the essential facts and offers advice on all aspects of expatriate life (from health care to buying a property).
 Read more
Living and Working Abroad : A Parent's Guide
Cares and concerns that people have for whatever new country they visit (learning a language, vaccinations, money...).
 Read more
Living and Working Abroad : A Wife's Guide
Practical guide to the perils of being a mobile wife, with advice from those who have been through it before.
 Read more
The Expert Expatriate: Your Guide to Relocation Abroad
Everything you need is here: advice and sound, practical knowledge on preparing, moving, getting settled in...
 Read more
Live and Work Abroad: A Guide for Modern Nomads
All the aspects of international living, experiences and advice of individuals and families who have relocated...
 Read more

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- My Life Abroad -
A selection of expat stories

"A fun compulsive read!"
J. Matcham, Amazon

"I strongly advise people ready to live abroad to read this book!"
Patrice, Amazon

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