Welcome to our article where we will be sharing some valuable insights on expat and digital nomad life. During our presentation, we will be discussing various topics, including connectivity and technology, as well as sharing our personal experiences as expats and digital nomads.

Our first speaker, Nikki Page, is an international best-selling author and an expat from Costa Rica. She will be sharing her tips on how to connect with locals and adapt to a new culture. Nikki will also be discussing the importance of volunteering and learning the local language.

Travel Skills Key Takeaways

• Connecting with locals and adapting to a new culture is essential for a successful expat life.
• Using various apps and tools can help with connectivity while traveling.
• Volunteering and learning the local language can enhance your experience as an expat.

Expat Life with Nikki Page

We are excited to have Nikki Page, an expat from Costa Rica and an international best-selling author, share her insights on expat life. Nikki and her family made the bold decision to pack up and move to a different country six years ago. She will be sharing some of the top things that she saw after their move and some of the things that affected their family.

Expat Journey

Nikki's expat journey was not an easy one. From culture shock to stepping outside her comfort zone, she experienced it all. However, she emphasizes that connecting with locals was a big deal for her. Even if you don't speak the language, one way to do that is to go to local restaurants and meet the cooks and chefs. Volunteering is also a great way to get out into the community and interact with locals. Nikki's daughter volunteered with animals, which helped her learn Spanish while working with the locals.

Connecting with Locals

Connecting with locals is crucial for expats. Nikki recommends going out and meeting locals, even if you don't speak the language. Volunteering is a great way to get out into the community and interact with locals. She also suggests finding out what apps and things the locals are using to stay connected.

Volunteering

Volunteering is an excellent way to get involved in the community and interact with locals. Nikki's daughter volunteered with animals and had to learn Spanish while working with the locals. Churches and schools are other great places to volunteer.

Useful Apps for Expat Life

Apps are essential for expats, and there seems to be an app for everything nowadays. Nikki recommends doing research on what apps work best in the country you are in. She also suggests using apps like Google Translate to help with language barriers and using apps like Snapchat to stay connected with family and friends back home.

Overall, Nikki's insights on expat life are valuable for anyone considering or currently living as an expat. From connecting with locals to using useful apps, expat life can be made more comfortable with these tips.