Expat Challenges Nobody Talks About… and the Growth They Bring
Meeting Karina in person was truly wonderful. She grew up as an expat and brings a lifetime of experiences — from her childhood abroad to now, living in New Zealand ...
Biking Worlds: Lessons on Belonging Abroad
Happy Friday, Almost Locals! I’m Maria, your host, writing from the quaint, cloudy city of Auckland, New Zealand. If you’re new here, welcome to Almost Local—a community for anyone navigating ...
Relocating to New Zealand: Finding Home, Community, and Connection
Welcome Back I’m Maria, your host here at Almost Local. Today I want to share a deeply personal and universal story—the experience of relocating to New Zealand and rediscovering what ...
20 Tips for expats Building Community Abroad (That Actually Work)
Moving abroad and feeling isolated? Discover 20 honest, practical tips for building community and making real friends in a new country—without the awkward small talk.
Why I Created Almost Local: The Expat Dilemma
When does a place stop feeling temporary? When do you stop calling it ‘this city’ and start saying ‘home’? I’ll never forget the first time I gave someone directions in ...