Finding Your Community Abroad: Top Expat Forums

Moving abroad can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be daunting. Whether you're navigating visas, searching for a new apartment, or simply trying to make friends, having a support network is essential.

Here's a roundup of some of the best forums for English-speaking expats to connect and find information while living abroad:

• Expat.com: This massive forum boasts over 1.5 million members and covers 197 countries and 500 cities. You're bound to find a community of English speakers in your new home. (https://www.expat.com/forum/)
• InterNations: A strictly members-only forum with a focus on high-quality discussions. While it covers fewer locations than Expat.com (around 390 cities), it offers a more intimate and professional feel.
• ExpatForum.com: With over 175,000 members, this forum offers a wide range of discussions on all aspects of expat life.
• EasyExpat.com: While not a forum itself, EasyExpat provides information for expatriates on overseas moving and relocation abroad (e.g. city guides).