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W. Whether it's navigating the nuances of a new culture, seeking out the best local haunts or establishing new friendships, living abroad has no shortage of joys and challenges..
We spoke to residents living in a few of the top-ranked countries to understand what aspects of life help expats feel at home and allow them to build a new life there...
Like Spain, the country has introduced a digital nomad visa, with one of the world's lowest fees in fact, expats in the index rank it one of the top-five countries where it's easiest to get a visa..
"During expat gatherings and events, other expats inevitably gush over how beautiful the country is and how welcomed they feel with Bahraini friends and colleagues," said Internations ambassador Sharmila Vadi, who is originally from India and a 23-year resident of Bahrain's capital, Manama..
In this warm and welcoming culture, Bajc was able to make many friends within the traditional Malay community as well as the Indian and Chinese communities, but she notes that there's a difference between social friendship and genuine acceptance that expats may find challenging in the long run..
