Helpful Expat Websites
The following websites provide a wealth of information for expatriates working abroad. We are always grateful to be advised on other information sites that you may discover.
http://www.expatarrivals.com/
Expat Arrivals is devoted to designing comprehensive destination guides aimed at easing expat transitions abroad. They are your information hotspot for everything you need to know if planning to move abroad or even if already living and working overseas.
www.expatangelsbahrain.com
Expat Angels provide services to new expats to help them settle into Bahrain, as well as providing a concierge service for existing expats.
www.panoramio.com
Panoramio is a geolocation-oriented photo sharing website. Currently, some of the photos uploaded to the site can be accessed as a layer in Google Earth and Google Maps, with new photos being added at the end of every month. The site's goal is to allow Google Earth users to learn more about a given area by viewing the photos that other users have taken at that place. The website is available in several languages. Just type in the city you wish to search for in the Search Place field - eg Muscat
www.sainsaudi.co.za
Information for South African Expats, reflecting the interesting and diverse life in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.”
www.expat.ca/
A leading Canadian One-stop expatriate specialist site
www.britishexpat.com/
Extensive information site geared to British Expatriates, including information on destination countries, investment, and an expat magazine which includes classified advertising.
www.expatexchange.com/
An American website geared to US citizens, including helpful information on relocation and working and living abroad.
www.canuckabroad.com/
Geared to Canadians working overseas or about to depart; this site includes extensive travel information and advice on moving and living overseas.
www.escapeartist.com/
This American based site contains extensive travel information, international investment opportunities, country profiles and an on-line e-book service.
www.aussieclouds.appspot.com/
Australians Abroad is an australian based site specifically geared to Aussies working abroad. It contains a news service and a variety of social and shopping links.
www.exfin.com/
An Australian financial planning advisory company.
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
A comprehensive publication with facts on countries throughout the world.
www.intlmovers.com
A helpful resource for information on movers and relocation specialists when moving to or from the region.
www.tefl.com/home/col_survey.html?ci_id=cou-185
This TEFL website has an option which allows you to search for the cost of living in numerous cities and countries. If you register for free you will find the cost of living option under ‘Home’ and ‘City Cost Guide’ on the left hand side of the page.
Disclaimer: Expat Careers International has no commercial relationship with any of these websites - they are provided as information sources only.
