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ex·pat | \ ˈeks-ˌpatexpatriate; expatriating1. n. a person who lives outside his or her own country for an extended period. 2. n. an adventuresome person who bravely moves abroad to explore their dream of living or working in another country.Start by selecting your expat destination:
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You'll gain access to the best information and features when you join our site (it's free). Then, choose your destination and you'll find many of these features for your country:
Country Forums
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Living Guides
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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of life overseas.
Gather location-specific information in our City Guides for some of the most popular expat destinations in the world. You'll find a drop-down list of all city networks in each country network.
Moving Guides
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Best Places to Live
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Healthcare Guides
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Real Estate
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Cost of Living
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Pros & Cons
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about what it's actually like to live in your new country.
Visa & Residency Guides
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10 Tips for Living Overseas
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