• Building Community, Far From Home

    Stories, guidance & real connections for 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 in Auckland!

Next in person Coffee Circles and Workshops: March 7 . May 9th

See Coming Workshops & Coffee Circles
Expat Support New Zealand

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

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Join the Almost Local Community

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

  • Looking for connection?

    Discover our monthly Almost Local Coffee Circles, safe spaces to reflect, share, and feel less alone in your life abroad journey.
    Held in person in St Heliers, Auckland.

    Join a Coffee Circle

  • Learn, Grow and Connect?

    Join our Life in Between interactive Workshops, a safe space to reflect, share, and feel less alone in your life abroad journey. Held in person in St Heliers, Auckland.

    Join a Workshop

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