Living Abroad by Obscyra: Relocation Guides
Practical, cultural and realistic guides for readers planning to live abroad without romanticizing the move.
Living Abroad by Obscyra is my English-language collection of relocation guides. I designed it for readers who want to truly understand a country before settling there, focusing on practical information, cultural awareness and a clear view of everyday realities.
Each guide I write explores the essential aspects of moving abroad: residence, housing, work, healthcare, taxation, cost of living and social codes. These are not glossy relocation fantasies. They are tools for people who want to prepare seriously before entering a new system.
Editorial positioning:
I believe moving abroad is more than just a change of scenery. It means dealing with administration, local expectations, financial realities and the quiet rules that rarely appear in tourist content.
My guides are built for readers who want clarity before departure, not vague encouragement wrapped in sunset photography. I cross-reference practical data with social insights to help you avoid the common pitfalls of a poorly planned relocation.
Guides available in the collection
I have organized my 100 + English-language guides by continent to help you navigate. Each guide page gives you access to a detailed table of contents, a free first-chapter preview and the direct purchase link.
Europe (36 guides)
France, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Greece, Italy, Germany, Norway, Romania, Netherlands, Iceland, Malta, Switzerland, Cyprus, Croatia, Belgium, Estonia, Scotland, Czech Republic, Sweden, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Austria, Serbia, Denmark, Slovenia, Andorra, Albania, Belarus, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Monaco, Slovakia.
France, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Greece, Italy, Germany, Norway, Romania, Netherlands, Iceland, Malta, Switzerland, Cyprus, Croatia, Belgium, Estonia, Scotland, Czech Republic, Sweden, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Austria, Serbia, Denmark, Slovenia, Andorra, Albania, Belarus, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Monaco, Slovakia.
Americas (21 guides)
Canada, Mexico, Peru, USA, Panama, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Bahamas, Brazil, Barbados, Jamaica, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Quebec, Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Cuba, French Guiana, Puerto Rico.
Canada, Mexico, Peru, USA, Panama, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Bahamas, Brazil, Barbados, Jamaica, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Quebec, Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Cuba, French Guiana, Puerto Rico.
Asia (26 guides)
Türkiye, Russia, Japan, Dubai, Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Philippines, South Korea, Malaysia, Georgia, Taiwan, Cambodia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Israel, Macao, Laos, Iran, Indonesia, Kazakhstan.
Türkiye, Russia, Japan, Dubai, Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Philippines, South Korea, Malaysia, Georgia, Taiwan, Cambodia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Israel, Macao, Laos, Iran, Indonesia, Kazakhstan.
Africa (12 guides)
Mauritius, Senegal, Morocco, South Africa, Madagascar, Kenya, Egypt, Tunisia, Cape Verde, Seychelles, Rwanda, Namibia.
Mauritius, Senegal, Morocco, South Africa, Madagascar, Kenya, Egypt, Tunisia, Cape Verde, Seychelles, Rwanda, Namibia.
Middle East (7 guides)
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.
Oceania (2 guides)
Australia, New Zealand.
Australia, New Zealand.
Who is this collection for?
I write for English-speaking readers planning a long-term move, whether it’s for work, retirement, family or a more mobile lifestyle.
If you are still comparing several destinations, use these guides to look past the “expat bubble” and understand what life on the ground actually involves.