“First I was afraid…” Some of you might be thinking about “I Will Survive”, the iconic song by Gloria Gaynor, but that’s not what this is about. In 2017, we were able to listen even more closely to your stories and we were happy to hear about so many great experiences and see the photos which are proof of them.
Many of you felt nervous about moving abroad or thought that the prospect of becoming an expat was scary. Of course, there are many exciting adventures and new experiences, but the first step isn’t always the easiest — on the contrary! We listened to your experiences and it brought us such joy to hear how InterNations volunteers have welcomed you and helped you feel at home abroad.
At more than 50,000 activities and events in 2017 alone, 6,000 InterNations Ambassadors and Consuls have helped you settle into their new home abroad and make meaningful connections along the way.
On behalf of the entire InterNations team, we would like to say a big thank you to our Consuls and Ambassadors, for all of their hard work and commitment to connecting expats and global minds in their community!
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Valentina Baltoi works as a Community Manager at InterNations. Originally from Romania, she loves discovering new cultures. After having lived in Denmark and Canada, she has now moved to Germany. Wherever she goes, you will always see her on her bike, no matter the weather. She enjoys hiking, drawing, and to be challenged at board games
From a day trip in the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains to a night out in Venice and Rome, our members are finding unique ways to make new memories — from sunrise to sundown. Check out what fun events and activities our communities across the globe have been up to this August and the anniversary celebrations you can look forward to in September.
Moving abroad itself is often the adventure of a lifetime, but that doesn’t stop some Consuls from going the extra mile to discover the most exhilarating activities their city has to offer. From hiking in the desert wildernesses to exploring the depths of the seas, three Consuls share their experiences.
From awareness-raising events to popular celebrations, there’s plenty of variety to be found in the event calendar this month. Check out some of the highlights!
No matter how you spend the holidays abroad, decide to travel, or go home to be with your family, this time of the year can be tough for expats. In a Twitter contest, we asked our members to share their advice on how to make the best of it. Picking the final three was a real challenge!
Our groups bring expats together to share their interests with others in their InterNations Community. With approximately 4,200 groups across the globe, we cover even the most extraordinary of pursuits. Learn more about our more unusual groups, and find out what makes their Consuls tick!