Expatriates

Compiled by Joanna Parfitt and Michelle Reese - September 2000

There seems to be a new expatriate site starting up every day. Some concentrate on a specific country, others on an aspect of daily life. Many are run on a voluntary basis, but there are those that are associated with relocation, publishing or accountancy firms. Few are all things to all people, and often the volunteer led sites are best of all. Most offer a true insight into life abroad and there are plenty of useful articles, links and information. Those affiliated with a company may have an agenda and want to showcase their own product, so be prepared for a biased view. Many offer the chance to share news and views and support worldwide among the unique international community to which we all belong.

American Citizens Abroad
http://www.aca.ch

This 'non-profit association dedicated to serving and defending the interests of individual US citizens living worldwide' offers up-to-date news and services on issues for US citizens living abroad.

BRAnchor
http://www.branchor.com

Comprehensive site from Beverly Romans, publisher and presenter who specialises in handbooks and advice for expatriates - particularly Americans with children. Useful monthly ezine called Relocation 2000.

British Information Services
http://www.britain-info.org/

Information for US immigrants to Britain. Huge directory of fact sheets arranged alphabetically.

Britnet
http://www.british-expats.com

Resources for UK expats in the US.

Brits Abroad
http://www.britsabroad.co.uk

Buy British food abroad at this expatriate international corner shop.

Crown Worldwide
http://www.crownworldwide.com

This relocation expert has a site packed with information on everything that matters for the expatriate from countries to schooling.

Employee Relocation Council
http://www.erc.org

This membership organization has gone online to provide both employers and employees access to publications, listings of new job openings, relocation industry events, and relocation trends.

Employment Conditions Abroad

Escape Artist
http://www.escapeartist.com/

Massive directory of expatriate resources including removal and relocation companies and regional directories.

Expat Access
http://www.expataccess.com

Simple and friendly site for expatriates in Europe with the objective creating virtual home from home.

Expat Exchange
http://www.expatexchange.com

Great articles on moving overseas, jobs, business as well as a series of networks for feedback and questions. There is a facility for advertising your services as well as specialist expatriates online to help you, plus a regular email newsletter.

Expat Forum
http://www.expatforum.com

Information on cost of living as well as an Expat Chat board divided into different regions.

Expat Network (Nexus)
http://www.expatnetwork.co.uk

Lots of country specific information, overseas contact employment opportunities and information. The bookshop sells their titles only.

Expat World
http://www.expatworld.org

Website includes articles from this hardcopy newsletter. Offers an online bookstore as well offering other products online. 'The Big Black Book of Offshore Secret' is also an area of interest.

Expatriate Experts
http://www.expatexpert.com

Personal advice, chat and support from expatriate guru and culture shock author, Robin Pascoe. Also publishes under her own imprint Expatriate Press. Robin is on the Woman Abroad Advisory Board.

Expatriate Press
http://www.expatriatepress.com

New publishing company with Homeward Bound offering a unique insight into how repatriation really feels. New titles, a Guy's Guide and a novel coming soon.

Expatriate Resources from Shell Outpost
http://www.outpostexpat.nl

Superb resources, produced by Shell but available to anyone. Kathleen Van der Wilk-Carlton, of the Shell Employment Centre is on the Woman Abroad Advisory Board.

ExpatMoms
http://www.expat-moms.com

A site for expatriate mothers everywhere to share news, ideas and get published.

Expatica
http://www.expatica.com

Highly focused information and commerce network for English speaking expatriates in The Netherlands - though expanding to cover other countries.

Foreigner US
http://www.foreignerinamerica.com

Website for expatriates and visitors to the US. Lists books for those wanting to study, work, marry, in the US and also addresses immigration.

Globalnetwork
http://www.globalnetwork.co.uk

Global Network is run by the Weekly Telegraph and is affiliated to the British Daily Telegraph newspaper. Advice and information for expatriates and those considering a move overseas. Noticeboards, chat rooms, country resources and lots of useful links.

International Schools Directory
http://www.iss@iss.edu

Directory of international schools worldwide.

Living Abroad
http://www.livingabroad.com

Information about visas, work permits, security, housing, insurance, international schools, taxation, everyday life, getting around and relocation services by country.

Military Brats Network
http://www.military-brats.com/

The effort of both the Military Brats Registry and Military Brats Online, this network offers reunion information and a chance to exchange similar stories with other children (grown or still growing) who moved frequently due to their parents‚ job in the military.

Newcomers Club
http://www.newcomersclub.com

Excellent source of information on clubs for anyone who is new in town and wants to get out and make friends.

Tales from a Small Planet
http://www.talesmag.com

Source of travel writing as well as a resource network for anyone living abroad. Includes Real Post Reports to give you insight into the country to which you may be moving.

Survival Books
http://www.survivalbooks.net

Country specific books in the Living and Working in and Buying a Home in series.

TCKWorld
http://www.TCKworld.com

The place to go to find out about those cultural chameleons, the children who are born or live abroad. Go to www.TCKworld.com/figt to find out about Advisory Board member, Ruth van Reken's annual Global Families in Transition conference.

Transition Dynamics
http://www.transition-dynamics.com

Loads of first hand accounts on expatriate issues and repatriation. Showcase video on going home and The Complete Guide to Working Overseas Available. Bobbie Schaetti, Transition Dynamic's director is on the Woman Abroad Advisory Board.

Transitions Abroad
http://www.transitionsabroad.com

Lots of information about working, studying and living abroad. Associated with the magazine.

UKworldwide
http://www.ukworldwide.com

Another one stop shop that is 'just a click away from home'. For UK expats everywhere, this site promises to help with everything from driving a tank to buying Marmite booking tickets for the London Eye. Gift buying and posting service.

Voices of Women
http://www.voiceofwomen.com

Information exchange for business women worldwide through articles, events calendar, links to other women, directory of goods and services, and a special marketplace of 'woman-owned, woman-operated, and woman-friendly businesses'.

WICE
http://www.wice.org

Non-profit support group for expatriates in Paris.

World Embassies
http://www.embassyworld.com

Directory of the world's embassies.

British Information Services
http://www.britain-info.org

Information for US immigrants to Britain. Huge directory of fact sheets arranged alphabetically