expat

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"As a Lebanese, I am traumatised," a 31-year-old expat and mother of two living in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Lachowitz recommends that people looking to move abroad establish contacts among those who have made a similar move, perhaps by joining local expat Facebook groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Elizabeth Shanahan, a California expat who moved from Newport Beach to Puerto Vallarta two decades ago, said that the television news made it seem as though buildings were being engulfed across the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

“Taxes and legal planning are essential aspects of retiring abroad for American citizens. Proper preparation supports compliance with U.S. regulations, safeguards assets, and provides peace of mind,” according to expat financial advisory firm SJB US.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Down the corridor was a tall, brown-haired, brown-eyed Swiss/German expat named Robert.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah