What is life like as an expat in your area?
When we asked people living abroad what life is like in their areas and how people spend their time, they said...
"Locals are friendly and it is easy to find your way around. Meeting people can be difficult at first and it is important to be outgoing here," commented one expat who made the move to Adelaide, Australia.
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"Sport is very popular, especially amongst men. Women enjoy a variety of activities. Cafes, eating outdoors and enjoying the theatre are also very popular," remarked another expat in Melbourne, Australia.
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What is life like as an expat in your area?
If you live in Australia, newcomers to Australia would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.