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Making friends as an expat abroad is easier than at home

Tom — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 23:33:42 +0000

If you are considering moving to another country, and especially if you are single and would be going alone, the thought of making new friends there might seem daunting. It’s obviously more difficult for some people than for others, but generally speaking I’ve found that it’s actually quite a bit easier than making new friends […]

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To find new expat friends, look for a pub quiz

Tom — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:22:34 +0000

I’m not proud of it of course but I have to admit that I’m normally no good at making new friends as an expat adult. It’s challenging enough when I’m in my home town or at least a town where everyone speaks the same language I do, and it’s even more difficult when I’m living […]

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Become an Expat through Gardening

Michelle — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:57:01 +0000

Gardening in your host country can bring all kinds of benefits from learning about new foods to meeting new people. It’s an excellent hobby for the expat with a bit of space to grow anything—even a balcony or window box will do. One thing the expat gardener will also discover is new—and sometimes familiar, garden […]

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Lawn Care for the Expat: A Great Way to Make Friends

Michelle — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:33:25 +0000

One of the things we learn about moving overseas is how other cultures are different to our own. We expect there to be language differences—even within the same language, such as English. We expect the currency to be different, the school systems, the food in grocery stores, the clothing shops, and we expect everyday life […]

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Conversation Starters

Michelle — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:11:58 +0000

Making friends in a new place is always one of the biggest challenges for an expat. Even with excellent networking opportunities you still need to initiate the links that will develop into friendships, but how do you start a conversation with a stranger? Some people find this comes naturally, but for those who don’t here […]

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