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Expat Guide: Real Stories and Practical Advice from 'They Left to Live Elsewhere'

Whether discovering a new country, launching a venture, reuniting with a partner, chasing a lifelong dream, starting fresh, or advancing a career, the 28 expatriates in "They Left to Live Elsewhere" share diverse motivations. United by their bold decision to leap—solo, as couples, or with family.

Meet Félix, a guide in Namibia; Rosemarie, project manager in Madagascar; Béatrice and Stéphane, bakers in Canada; or Emilie, journalist in Palestine. Dive into their dreams, daily realities, and honest reflections.

This treasure trove of firsthand accounts pairs with a thorough practical guide: choosing destinations, budgeting wisely, handling your apartment, and preparing for return.

"They Left to Live Elsewhere", by Sandrine Mercier and Michel Fonovich, Éditions de la Martinière, €29.90.