Living Abroad

Chi-Lan Lieu meets each family to get a firsthand lesson in how they navigate the world's busiest subway systems, learn the Japanese language and adapt to living in a city of with 35 million people.

While some of the traditional laws are strict, this desert oasis also provides many modern conveniences that are unheard of in the U.S.

American families discover the challenges of living in communist China's largest city. Find out how they navigate the health care system, learn the rules of renovating and develop a taste of the local fare.

American families are trading their cars for bikes and squeezing into narrow spaces in Amsterdam. Discover how they adapt to canal living, learn to ride a bike again, and figure out how to fit in with the laid-back locals.

Chi-Lan Lieu visits each family to find out how they're adapting to a much higher cost of living. Discover the Swiss rules of renovation and preservation, because this beauty comes at a high price.

While Vienna has its challenges - like driving the streets and the crazy cold winters - the land of Mozart offers the best quality of life in the world.

Finding a place to call home is next to impossible and renovating it can be even more of a challenge!

Chi-Lan Lieu visits Americans who have relocated, enrolled their kids in an international school and are figuring out ways to keep their American Monday night traditions alive in Prague.

Chi-Lan Lieu finds out how American expats lived through the drama of the auction process and how they're settling into the cultural capital of Melbourne, Australia.

Chi-Lan Lieu visits three families who are trying to figure out how the Catalan language is different than Spanish, the Spanish health care system and trying to understand the Spanish schedule that includes two-hour lunches.

While Brussels, Belgium is one of the more affordable European capitals, Americans still face challenges. Chi-Lan Lieu visits three families who discover that Brussels has more to offer than just frites, waffles and beer.

Chi-Lan Lieu takes a look at three American families that are slowing down in Madrid, Spain. Madrilenos enjoy daily siestas, late nights, nightlife, and their vacations. And, these expats are adjusting perfectly.

Chi-Lan Lieu visits three American families facing the daily challenges of living down under in Sydney, Australia. There are lots of similarities, but the Aussie lifestyle is quite different too.