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Expat Forums is an non-profit website developed through the hard work of several individuals who, in true cooperation, came together to build a genuine community online. Our intention was to create a place where expats and expat wannabees could come together to share ideas and information, help one another to succeed, and build friendships along the way. Although we are focused on the expatriate community, we are open to everyone. Anyone with an interest in living and working abroad, or simply a lust for travel and new places, will find a home here. We have a number of members who are currently living the dream, as well as many who are not currently working abroad, but intend to someday. There are also others who have since returned home, as well as travellers who are on the road and find this site useful for information on places to visit. Many of us travelled for a while before settling down as expatriates, and some still travel for business. Travel is a recurrent theme around here.

Where We've Been - A Little History

We started off as a group of bulletin board refugees who walked away from a commercial site that clearly did not care about its customers. We endured years of technical problems, annoying popups and animated ads, and poor customer support, and the final straw was an unannounced software "upgrade" which removed many popular features, as well as deleting over 200,000 posts. We decided to take matters into our own hands. A small group of us built this site as a form of protest, in order to lobby to get our old board back, or at least a more functional version of the new board. Although we were unsuccessful in swaying the marketing behemoth, we soon realized that we had built something entirely better. We polled our users for a new name, and one was chosen from among 15 nominations. ExpatForums.org was born! Our community still makes many key decisions via polling and user suggestions, allowing membership input into the growth and direction of the website.

Come Right In, Make Yourself at Home

So if you are lurking in the background, please sign up and come on in. You will need to register with a valid email address, because you will receive a confirmation link for validation. Your information will always remain private, unless you choose to disclose it. If you are new around here, head for the introduction thread and tell us who you are. Thanks to all those that helped make this site the place it is including dreamportal, gadreel, muppetmaster, bobgiblet, and rorschach in particular. And thanks to the many who continue to donate to help keep the site running.

Cheers and welcome,

The ExpatForums Community

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Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:38 pm

natalie.straub

Espouse your philosophy, your views or simply rant over spilt milk. *Warning* This place can get very intense at times. Don't say we didn't warn you! Very thick skin needed!

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Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:22 am

imfunnytoo

The pace here is fast and certainly not a place for everyone. Freedom of Speech zone, so wear a helmet! And folks, please try and be nice (yeah right). Left vs. Right.

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Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:05 pm

Fuckleberry Hinn

Have kids? Having Kids? This is Family Talk. How are you dealing with multilingualism and your children? And what about doctors and dentists? Let's help each other out here!

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Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:38 am

dawntomorn

Jobs and what we love and hate about living and working as an expat overseas

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Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:33 pm

lornaspencer

News and views from Europe. EU analysts welcome with serious, hard news and editorials from around the continent.
Tarty tales about Royal scandals and other tabloid tripe are also welcome.

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Tue Feb 24, 2009 3:01 pm

MallOffedge

Clubs, Pubs and House Parties. Entertainment buffs come here. Nightlife and who's playing where and when.

Family meetups? Summer picnics?

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Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:53 pm

JooberMan

Have a question for our tech gurus? Post it here. IT shop talk and geek hangout.

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Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:43 pm

Ross

Technogeek and Spaceball hangout. Keep up with new and emerging technologies and science on earth and in space.

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Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:15 am

QuenzBuena

If you are in a snippy mood, and you want to tear a rather large strip out of your boss, new country, neighbours, husband, wife or life in general, vent here.

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Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:49 pm

Neome

Where are you going? Where should I go? And how the heck should we get there? Tips and tattle on travelling.

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Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:37 am

annelaBeF

Members who help deal with issues and make decisions on the future of the community. If you can see this that means you can participate if you want too.

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Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:53 am

Equigitte

Can you squeeze me in? The world is getting more and more crowded and it ain't easy to find a flat. Tips and more here. Find a roommate and the ever popular EVIL LANDLORD ALERT. Tents for hire.

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Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:49 pm

rtytrytryDanvertrytry

Testosterone-free hangout for women only... Or men with women monikers. Or guys that need a waxing - big time. Metrosexuals welcome of course. Powered by 'Siptea' - the latest in posting software.

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Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:29 am

BestWebsiteOfTheWorld

Tips on learning the language in your new home.

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Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:05 am

esp-ap

The Gentlemans club. Invitation only location for gentlemen of breeding. Quiet and reserved, take a seat in the chesterfield and pour yourself a cognac.

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Mon Mar 02, 2009 2:07 am

Icellaetere

Talk about sex and relationships in a labyrinth of threads and ideas. This section can heat up, so be prepared!

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Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:37 pm

Guest

A warm place for those in same sex relationships and marriages. Feel free to discuss issues, relationships, nightlife, and life in general.

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Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:58 am

peergeaditype

Want to bring an animal to Europe or do you have one here and it's sick? Where to find a pet and other questions can be asked and answered here.

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Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:41 pm

hedevieri

Trying to find a new church? Want to start a meditation group? Look no further. Discussions on Religion welcome.

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Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:19 am

munferalik

XBox, PS2, PC, Gamecube or Gameboy. This is the place to discuss matters of a gaming nature.

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Thu May 14, 2009 11:39 am

sofpok

How's your football team doing? World Cup countdown! Hockey anyone? Looking for someone to play tennis, golf, or kick a ball around on a Sunday?

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Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:00 pm

seeceplibre

Shop Till Ya' Drop. Brought to you by request. Share rip offs and sales, wheels and deals.

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Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:52 am

ChrisName

Test your literary wit or your motor skills in our Macromedia Flash games section.

Moderators: Georgé26, Aurora Shakespeare

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Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:52 am

HovardNilson

Slashdot.org, Wired.com, Kuro5hin... - and more!

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Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:02 pm

newsfeeder

Newsfeeds from the Net - automated RSS News right into the forum!

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Sat Sep 24, 2005 6:47 pm

newsfeeder

Newsfeeds that make you go hmm.....

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Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:02 pm

newsfeeder

Film Listings via RSS in Different Cities in NL

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Sat Sep 24, 2005 6:47 pm

newsfeeder

Jobs offered, skills offered.... What to do if your boss messes with you. Are you eligible for unemployment benefits? Listings from Headhunters etc.

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Fri Nov 28, 2008 3:18 pm

lornaspencer

Stocks, bonds, savings, loans, scandals, banks, portfolios, insurance, and anything to do with doing business in Europe.

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Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:22 pm

jamess

Sell, buy, want, need, offer, give, ask, beg, etc.

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Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:17 pm

foreignersinholland

Legalese. Foreign Legalese... Sound scary? It is. From getting married to work permits, driver's licence or getting your visiting brother-in-law out of jail.

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Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:15 am

Ghandi

This is a "Not Safe For Work" place for strange off-the-wall, batty stuff - news, editorials, cartoons and images.
"Mayor cancels alien landing over abduction fears" and weird pics, jokes and movies that make you laugh!

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Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:39 pm

freewill

From jazz to techno, from rock to roll - this is a place for people who create or just love music. Want to get a band together or announce your debut as a DJ? Or do you just want to share your favourite artist or group?

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Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:11 pm

Damian

Yes, get back to the roots! Fiction, fact, or fantasy... Are you working on a project these days? Or reading a wonderful book. Come on in and share the pleasures of the written word.

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Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:28 pm

masonmcwatters

This is a little creative corner where digital artists, painters, sculptors, and other visual artists can share ideas and critique work, talk about business or pleasure and generally enjoy people who share the passion.

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Sun Apr 30, 2006 12:26 pm

thumbsucker

Do you like food? No. Do you love food. Do you miss the food you love? We all do when we move away. Brag about your latest culinary endeavor here or moan about something you can't find to make the perfect meal.

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Wed Sep 27, 2006 1:35 pm

adelineb

What do you after do after the weary work week on your well deserved weekends? Here is a nice quiet little corner to talk about hobbies and outdoor recreational activities.

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Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:13 am

thumbsucker

Francophiles can beat up unilingual Anglophiles here and they won't know it... but seriously - welcome to the French zone of ExpatForums.

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Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:23 pm

uk_pat

Sorry you get more nicknames, but, well I can't explain it, you try.

Gossip, horror stories, humour, sports talk and general UK weirdness… ummm… errrr… eccentricity, I mean. Do we need to split you up into Scotland, Wales and England or can you keep away from any Braveheart scenarios?

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Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:57 am

jackcollins

Paddy, mick, rowdy and thick... Here is the place for song and story, debate and debauchery, tantrums and tears over poor Mammy at home by the hearth. Be you born and bred in the Ballybeg bogs, or raised in Texas wrestling hogs, you’re welcome to enter the forum for the nation that makes the world go round...Well, it’ll be spinning by the end of a night in here anyway…

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Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:59 pm

radio

Euro-shock zone. Discuss language, food, and cultural issues. Fondly remember the great pizza and what a real hot dog tastes like. Can someone explain why on earth they put sugar on popcorn over here?

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Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:28 am

Neil_Asher

Are you a Nederlander overseas and need to vent about English? If you are an English speaker and want to work on your Dutch, here's the place to practice!

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Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:38 am

expatlifestudy

Miss the Sun doncha'? Rain complaining is allowed. Vegemite exchange group and 'mate-ship' are here. Talk about planting your roots and what-have-you in that strange lexicon of yours.

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Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:47 am

jackcollins

Hockey scores? Of course. Maple syrup exchange group, as well as the best damn Nanaimo Bar recipe on the planet. Free flags for Yanks - on request.

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Wed Jan 24, 2007 12:49 pm

thumbsucker

The expat community in the land of moules & frites is more than welcome! Even if we find the odd joke or two...

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Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:42 am

expatlifestudy

French? Scottish? Spanish? German? Japanese? Chinese? Vietnamese? Friesen? Gaelic? Swahili? Greek?

Start a thread! And bring your friends.

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Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:59 am

expatuz

Beat us down, push us up, scream. Do whatever it takes. We will listen. And we will answer. If you think something sucks. Tell us. Or tell us how to do it better.

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Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:18 am

nosasmum

We use external and uploaded avatars now... How does Instant Messaging work? I want to hide my email. That kind of stuff.

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Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:01 pm

Ghandi

This is the basement of ExpatForums. And this is where the bad boys and girls go and fight. You have been warned. It's not a pretty place. Don't go here if you don't like to see raw anger on display. It's sweaty, hot, dirty and bloody. It's the Fight Club.

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Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:09 pm

iDragula

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