• Building a Community as Expats

    Stories, tips & real connections. Life abroad unfiltered. 

ABOUT ALMOST LOCAL

Are you navigating life abroad?

Feeling the highs and lows of this journey? Sometimes, it can feel a bit lonely or like a rollercoaster.

We get it!

Grab a cup of coffee (or tea!) and join our community for real stories, laughs, and support. Listen to the Podcast, read real stories, or join our workshops, outings, and online gatherings.

Let’s navigate life abroad together, one coffee at a time! 

Join us!

Home is where your heart is… and where you can finally find a decent cup of coffee!

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Meet other Almost Locals in person in New Zealand or connect online wherever you are in the world!

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    Join our in person monthly  Coffee Circles & Interactive Workshops in Auckland, New Zealand

    Or connect online wherever you are in the world!

    A welcoming community for expats and migrants built by people who’ve lived it — here to share stories, reflect, and connect over the ups and downs of life abroad.

    Because finding “home” isn’t about where you are — it’s about who you share it with.

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