People have different priorities when moving abroad, and different reasons for doing so. Some relocate for work - either to set up their own business or as an employee of someone else's. Others move abroad for love, some for a higher quality of life, and still others just because they've visited a place and fallen for it.

So it's fair to say that choosing which destination you're going to move to depends largely on these priorities. These are the top five reasons people give for moving abroad.    more ...

Although moving abroad is quite a different procedure from simply visiting a place, many expats use their relocation as an opportunity to explore countries in the surrounding areas. In a similar vein, a "new tribe" of travellers has been defined by the travel industry, and many of them are also expats.    more ...

Later this month will be Ramadan - if you're living in a predominantly Muslim community, here's a quick guide to help you learn.

We have two podcasts for you: Tom Zachystal talks about US expat accounts, and Bethany Tucker discusses relocating pets.    more ...

When you first make the decision to move abroad, especially if you're doing it purely for love of your new destination, it can be easy to get swept along in the dreamy excitement of it all.

Unfortunately, however, there are still all the boring but necessary bits of expat life to deal with: paying taxes, sorting out your pension, and getting a visa.    more ...

We talk a lot about the big things here on Expat Focus - finance, healthcare, the practicalities of moving abroad. But sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference.

Food, for example, can be a really important part of life as an expat. Sometimes all you want is a taste of home; sometimes you can explore your new country best through its cuisine.    more ...

Pollution is an increasing concern in today's world, and many people are choosing to move to cleaner places. Here are some of the cleanest destinations around the world.    more ...

Bureaucracy is no one's favourite part of moving abroad. In this month's instalment of the Visa Diaries, Australia expat Genevieve Rogis talks about her experiences with trying to get a UK visa.    more ...

Living abroad is very different from holidaying, but there's no reason you can't enjoy yourself while you're there. Here are some great road trips to take across the USA.

If you're living in Brussels, here's where to find the best fries!    more ...

Healthcare is one of the most popular topics of concern for people who are thinking of moving abroad. We're featuring a series of articles to help people understand which healthcare options are available to them in their chosen country, and how to make well-informed decisions about their options.    more ...

It's coming up to tax returns time for American expats around the world. Here's how to file.

Do you really need an offshore bank account to manage your finances as an expat?

If you're living in India, you may have been affected by the new money laws there.    more ...