Once the destination is chosen and the logistical aspects are settled, the best way to prepare for an expatriation is to listen to those who have experienced it and to read their testimonies in the press. For example, in the weekly newspaper The Copenhagen Post, American journalist James Niiler, an expatriate living in Aarhus, Denmark, offers an intimate glimpse into his life abroad, away from practical guides. From his own journey between the United States and Europe, he asks: "What does it mean to be at home for us today? Is being at home even a legitimate concept?" Without ignoring the difficulties—cultural shock, nostalgia, feeling of distance—he emphasizes a lasting reality: "Once you start living abroad, you leave pieces of your heart scattered in different countries." A formula that summarizes a contemporary condition: that of a "home" fragmented, always in the process of being reassembled. Here are some testimonies of people who have nonetheless succeeded, around the world, in making their new country their new home. In an interview published by the German daily Die Welt, German entrepreneur Mirko Kedenburg recounts his departure from Bremen to Croatia, where he now lives with his family near the city of Zadar (on the Adriatic coast). His journey is marked by significant financial, professional, and linguistic adjustments. While he does not idealize the country, he describes an environment where social rules seem less rigid, where people are more spontaneous. He highlights a more direct relationship with others, particularly in public spaces and the space given to children: "During our first outings with them at the supermarket or restaurant, they played, they made noise, and people lived it very calmly. It is even the opposite [of Germany]: in Croatia, you can be reprimanded if you ask your children to be quiet." His compatriot Ruth Gutenberg is a lawyer. She moved to New Zealand after falling in love with the country. Attracted by nature and quality of life, she recounted her journey to the daily newspaper Die Zeit. "The quality of life here is incomparable," she states. "I had long aspired to emigrate, so the departure was not difficult. After all, I was able to take my partner and my horse with me. In parallel, I found a way to work entirely remotely as a German lawyer. I started my own business and created a firm specializing in family and inheritance law." The couple loves their current life, completely focused on nature. On the financial side, the cost of living is higher than in Germany, and this requires adaptation and compromise. For example, the couple lives in a large house they rent and share with roommates, explains the lawyer. "In Germany, we could probably afford our own apartment. But here, we have a lot of space and a magnificent view of the mountains." Although she is certain of her choice, she still has advice: to be accompanied, especially for obtaining visas. In any case, despite the obstacles, when the Zeit asks if she feels any regrets, she answers negatively without hesitation. Deidre Donnelly, a South African journalist, recounts on the website Business Insider how her expatriation to Hai Phong, Vietnam, at the age of 40, transformed her life and her perception of home. She had set herself the challenge of expatriation "if the dream of a house with a garden and family had not materialized" once she reached her forties. After three months, and once the initial shock was overcome, life opens up to her: she finds roommates, creates a social circle similar to that of university, learns the language, and builds relationships with children and teenagers. Time strengthens the sense of belonging, but the absence of her loved ones, in particular, persists. The duality of her life is materialized in her material possessions: "I pay for storage in Cape Town while accumulating more than what I can fit into two suitcases in Hai Phong." "I exist in a constant state of nostalgia for a place while living in another." Expatriation has offered her freedom, security, and a new professional experience. "For now, I am between two worlds, juggling two careers, with my mind and heart stretched across several continents," she writes, while feeling at home in Vietnam. Launched in April 2016 and aimed at French expatriates and those considering expatriation, Courrier Expat offers information drawn from international press on the professional and personal environment of French expatriates, on the same model as Courrier international. These informations are organized into three sections: business, education, health. Courrier Expat also explores new frontiers, combining information, services, and community dimension. Readers can, by becoming members of the Courrier Expat Club, access the site's information, access expert advice, consult job offers, participate in forums, and travel through the blogs of our expatriate correspondents.