If making local friends abroad has left you frustrated and confused, learn about the common reasons why it's difficult to make local friends in a foreign country (and what you can do about it).
Getting used to life in a new country can be incredibly tiring. And yet your non-existent social life does not care that you'd rather Netflix and chill at home. So what are you supposed to do when you should be out there making friends but you find yourself having neither the time nor energy to do it? Read on to find out.
I have lost count of all the times I have felt lonely while living abroad. For a long time I didn't know that this is something all expats have experienced, are currently experiencing, and will experience (again). Read about my approach to dealing with expat loneliness.
Whether we choose to learn a local language as an expat or not, every language choice has a consequence. So when you're considering whether you should learn the local language, read more on how you can make the best possible choice.
Many of us who move to a foreign country find ourselves starting our social network from scratch. We go out, try to meet new people, arrange social events, and yet... nothing. So let's talk about how to make friends in a new country when you've already tried everything.