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a network of expats in London keeps her from missing the family she left behind
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Rather than donating, sell or give these items away through expat groups, international student networks, or online marketplaces where someone from a compatible region might need them.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
This once-quiet fishing and farming spot has evolved into a thriving—yet surprisingly affordable—expat enclave.
—Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Local families mingle with expats, enjoying the views, food trucks, and action.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Vandarpleog, an American expat in Japan, is lonely despite having lived in Tokyo for seven years.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
This once-quiet fishing and farming spot has evolved into a thriving—yet surprisingly affordable—expat enclave.
—Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Local families mingle with expats, enjoying the views, food trucks, and action.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Vandarpleog, an American expat in Japan, is lonely despite having lived in Tokyo for seven years.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Expat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expat. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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