Global Expatriate Websites

AAFSW , www.aafsw.com , The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide is a non-profit organization that has been representing Foreign Service spouses, employees and retirees since 1960 and provides loads of practical information for the expatriate.

AnAmericanAbroad.com , www.anamericanabroad.com , endorses and recommends traveling outside the USA many times in your lifetime. They promote travel abroad, attempt to educate Americans within the USA about the outside world, form a community area for expatriate Americans, promote respectable products and services pertaining to needs and wants, and make life simpler by putting a lot much more under the expatriate's fingertips to save time.

At Home Abroad , www.iht.com/athome.htm , published by the International Herald Tribune, is a monthly online publication providing useful articles and insights for the expatriate, with sections on global living, health, taxes, education, investment, employment, and more.

The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas , www.workingoverseas.com , based on the popular book by Jean-Marc Hachey , Transitions Abroad's international careers editor. Hachey's website provides free access to some of the book's content, with useful advice for those seeking to live and work overseas. Both print and online versions of the book are available for purchase through the website.

British Expat , www.britishexpat.com , is a fine full-featured site for expatriate Brits.

BritishExpats.com , www.britishexpats.com , is a resource for British expatriates around the world. Immigration and general discussion forums, blogs, articles, photo gallery, classifieds chatroom and more.

Canuck Abroad.com , www.canuckabroad.com , caters to the Canadian expatriate, but provides information and resources - including a forum - which are equally useful to Americans and other expatriates.

Easy Expat , www.easyexpat.com , provides practical and up-to-date information for expatriates on subjects such as careers and jobs overseas, moving abroad, taxes, accommodations, healthcare, international schools, childcare, repatriation, and social life.

Escape Artist , www.escapeartist.com is an extensive expatriate web site providing resources, links, and information about moving abroad and living overseas. Publishes the free monthly “Escape from America" e-magazine.

EuroExpats , www.euroexpats.com , is an Internet portal for the expatriate in Europe.

Expat Communities , www.expatcommunities.com , is a worldwide directory with listings of useful resources, online forums, organizations, etc. for the expatriate.

Expat Exchange , www.expatexchange.com , is one of the most extensive expatriate sites online, providing a wealth of resources and articles for expatriates worldwide.

Expat Expert , www.expatexpert.com , provides useful articles and information for the expatriate, resources about going and living abroad, as well as information for returning home.

Expat Focus , www.expatfocus.com , provides news, information, and advice for the expatriate; also maintains an online community through forums and blogs. Maintains the Yahoo discussion group “Expat Focus,” groups.yahoo.com/group/ExpatFocus .

Expat Forums , www.expatforums.org , offers a number of forums, and a bulletin board for members to discuss issues and questions related to expatriate life, and share information, ideas, and opinions.

Expat Network , www.expatnetwork.com , is an online resource for expatriates living and working abroad; features job board (for registered members) and an expat forum.

Expat Stuff , www.expatstuff.com , provides goods, services, information, and tools for the expatriate.

Expat Weekly Telegraph , www.globalnetwork.co.uk , is an online section of the Weekly Telegraph (U.K.) dedicated to expatriate living, with resources, news, articles, and information.

Expat World , “the newsletter of international living,” published ten times per year (U.S. $30), provides useful information and articles; free trial subscription; office@expatworld.net ; www.expatworld.net and www.expatworld.org .

Expatriates.com , www.expatriates.com , provides an extensive resource directory, discussion board, etc. for the expatriate.

Expatica , www.expatica.com , this Netherlands-based site provides useful resources for those living and working in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, and Belgium; also publishes an online newsletter and the annual Expat Survival Guide with basic information on living abroad.

Family Life Abroad , www.familylifeabroad.com , informative (often humorous) articles for the expatriate by experienced expatriates on every aspect of daily life abroad, with lots of tips and links throughout

FirstGov—Americans Living and Traveling Abroad , www.firstgov.gov/Topics/ americans_Abroad.shtml , part of the U.S. government's main web portal provides information on formalities and legal aspects of living abroad; a very comprehensive and highly practical web resource for the expatriate.

Guardian Abroad Global Community , www.guardianabroad.co.uk , is the Guardian's website for people who live abroad and features interesting articles about expatriate life, practical information, country profiles, games to play and a directory of blogs about living as an expat.

iAgora , www.iagora.com , is an online marketplace for those interested in studying in Europe, with job listings, housing resources, and forums.

International Living , www.internationalliving.com , is a monthly newsletter (by subscription only, $49/year) offering information and advice about retiring, living, buying real estate, investing, and starting a business overseas; web site offers free e-mail newsletters and reports.

Living Abroad , www.livingabroad.com , is an expatriate membership site which tailors to business.

Meetup , www.meetup.com , lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. The “Expat American” category lists 165 Meetup groups for the expatriate from around the world.

Network for Living Abroad , www.liveabroad.com , is community for sharing experience and advice for studying, working, volunteering or retiring abroad. Resources include links to other sites pertaining to expatriate life, in-country contacts, employment abroad, volunteer opportunities and more. Articles on specific countries, message board, classified ads and free e-zine.

Newcomers Club Worldwide Directory , www.newcomersclub.com , is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for the newly arrived expatriate.

Outpost Expatriate Network , www.outpostexpat.nl , provides expatriate resources for relocating Shell employees, but is also immensely useful for expatriates in general.

Overseas Digest , overseasdigest.com , provides resources for living, studying and working abroad; also publishes a weekly online newsletter.

Tales from a Small Planet , www.talesmag.com , is a very fine webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates; also maintains the discussion group “Small Planet” at groups.yahoo.com/group/smallplanet .

Workpermit.com , www.workpermit.com , provides useful information about immigration and work permits for a variety of countries.