Resources to Find a Community Abroad
I have a thorough article about this here.
- Meetup.com – in your area for tours, hiking groups, cooking groups, language groups, cycling groups, etc. (Plug in your hobbies and interests).
- Internations (a meet up group specifically for expats): I’ve never been to one of their meet-ups but I’ve heard great things.
- Tours: (meetup, sandeman, freetoursbyfoot, guruwalk) – I’ve personally only used meetup and sandeman (and I love both). I have a friend who recommended guruwalk as well.
Facebook Groups:
- Girls Gone International (different cities and regions).
- She Hit Refresh
- Search for “Expat” + whatever country or city you’re in.
- Search for your city + your interests: for example I belong to a vegan group in my area and have made a lot of wonderful friends that way!
Youtube/Instagram Expat Groups: For example the couple who started “Expats Everywhere” has a meetup here once a month.
Classes: language classes, sports classes, your local climbing gym, surfing, etc.
Airbnb Experiences: I only use these when traveling but I’ve met some great people.