Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world around them from local, everyday happenings to major international news. We have collected some of the top tweets of the week for expats, travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.

Expat News

@HuffPost50
Retire Overseas: 6 Most Expat-Friendly Destinations http://huff.to/1byYUma

@WorldofChinese
Know China With These 10 Expat Memoirs http://www.theworldofchinese.com/2013/07/know-china-with-these-10-expat-memoirs/

@Gizmodo
Five Free Online Tools to Learn Another Language http://gizmodo.com/five-free-online-tools-to-learn-another-language-734123988

@thecultureur
[Infographic] When To Buy Airline Tickets http://tinyurl.com/lfoj6cf

@AP
Norwegian alleges rape, fights Dubai jail sentence http://bigstory.ap.org/article/norwegian-alleges-rape-fights-dubai-jail-sentence

@PremiumFunny
How German Sounds Compared To Other Languages: http://youtu.be/-_xUIDRxdmc

@tedtalks
Pico Iyer: Where is home? http://on.ted.com/qK66 #TED

@tofugu
“Why I Don’t Give Up My Seat On The Train” | Tofugu http://www.tofugu.com/2013/07/17/why-i-dont-give-up-my-seat-on-the-train/

@wanderplex
Decoding Your Flight Number (And Why It Matters) http://www.wanderplex.com/2013/07/09/what-your-flight-number-means/

@expathub
If you're caught up in a #riot overseas what should you do? http://t.co/K6aQer3XGP #travel #expat #emigrate #StaySafe

@babla
#Lexiophiles on social media and #language evolution http://bit.ly/150A2xd

@Jezebel
Expat Clubgoers Have a Blast Assaulting Korean Women on Camera http://jezebel.com/expat-clubgoers-have-a-blast-assaulting-korean-women-on-787504444

@Cheapflights
Top 10 beach bars http://www.cheapflights.com/news/top-10-beach-bars/

Tweets from our Featured Bloggers

@SaritaAgerman
Expat in Bologna, Italy
What Lizards and the Legend of Zelda Can Teach You About Ramadan At Work http://saritaagerman.blogspot.it/2013/07/what-lizards-and-legend-of-zelda-can.html

@juliedawnfox
Expat in Central Portugal
Casa da Sé in Viseu: Antique shop or hotel? http://juliedawnfox.com/2013/07/19/casa-da-se-in-viseu-antique-shop-or-hotel/

@emilygv 
Expat in Amsterdam
Off-Season, St. Maarten - http://t.co/abCVlZ9p9i #StMaarten #AmericanExpat #OffSeason #Expat

@ConJamonSpain
Expat in Andalucia, Spain
New post: Learning about the area http://conjamonspain.com/2013/07/16/learning-about-the-area/

@LaVieOverseas
Expat in San Salvador, El Salvador
#SpanishFriday: Estoy de Vacaciones http://lavieoverseas.com/?p=4376

@gmcguireinrome 
Expat in Rome, Italy
gillian's lists: Old Friends, New Places {Pizzeria ai Marmi + Trastevere + Rome} http://www.gillianslists.com/2013/07/old-friends-new-places-pizzeria-ai.html?spref=tw

@madreislena
Expat in Islas Canarias
Asturias Day Two: Trying to Find Words: Getting off the island | Islandmomma http://islandmomma.wordpress.com/2013/07/21/asturias-day-two-trying-to-find-words-getting-off-the-island/ … #asturias #spain #cabralescheese

@part_of_myworld
Expat in London
Caution: Low Flying Fish @pikeplacefish [new post] #lp #expat #travel #blogboost http://wp.me/p1SeFV-W0

@CaseyCote
Expat in Germany
Rooftop dinner in Istanbul | NEW POST #travel #turkey #expat http://www.wetooktheroadlesstraveled.com/2013/07/out-on-town-istanbul-style.html

@Gill_Brookshaw
Expat in Spain
June 21st, a very special night to be in Altea. http://wp.me/p2ocB2-iq

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