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expat

[eks-peyt] / ɛksˈpeɪt /




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Janaline Smalman, an expat therapist and founder of Healing Art Journey, said it’s common for people who move abroad to struggle with unexpected, challenging emotions for a variety of reasons.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

Next, contact relocation services and expat groups that specialize in your target destination.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

"I wasn't interested in keeping up with a certain expat lifestyle," says Minkley.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Scott Kennedy, a U.S. expat artist who helped on the mural project, called the experience one of the great pleasures of his life.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

Down the corridor was a tall, brown-haired, brown-eyed Swiss/German expat named Robert.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

Pay particular attention to access to healthcare, as well as the things that matter most to you — language, proximity to other U.S. expats, climate, altitude, or being near the beach.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

Bali, Indonesia's famed tropical paradise, has become a hostspot for digital nomads in recent years, resulting in growing tensions between expats and locals.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

In the 1930s and 1940s, postrevolutionary Mexico emerged as both an incubator of modern art and haven for European refugees, political exiles and other expats.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

But earlier in June, a beach and concert venue hugely popular with expats, Barasti Dubai, announced that it was closing for renovations until next year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

I started by reaching out to some of his old connections, German expats in Johannesburg, a woman who used to date one of his friends who knew somebody who knew the last place he stayed.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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