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

@WildJunket
You Know You’re An Expat When... #travel #wjmag http://is.gd/ENug2W

@LegalExpatDesk
New rules for self-employed non-EU entrepreneurs | Legal Expat Desk: http://www.legalexpatdesk.nl/blog/new-rules-for-self-employed-non-eu-entrepreneurs/#.UhsTND-d-JV

@MarginalBounds
Top 5 Ways to Generate Passive Income for Full-Time Travel - http://www.marginalboundaries.com/2013/01/top-5-ways-to-generate-passive-income-for-full-time-travel/

@Housesitting
House sitting in California, Oregon and Washington – An American Adventure http://blog.trustedhousesitters.com/house-sitting-in-california-oregon-and/

@xoJanedotcom
If You Are Fat, New Zealand Does Not Want You by @beeswrite http://jane.io/18GaMyC

@twistedsifter 
40 Maps That Will Help You Make Sense of the World http://twistedsifter.com/2013/08/maps-that-will-help-you-make-sense-of-the-world/

@mental_floss
14 Language Facts from the U.S. Census Bureau http://shar.es/zrZDD

@TheEconomist
English words in German: Something borrowed, something new http://econ.st/168OGXw

@TelegraphExpat
Know before you go - there's a world of difference in the cost of medical treatment abroad http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/before-you-go/10239953/Theres-a-world-of-difference-in-the-cost-of-treatment-abroad.html #expat

Tweets from our Featured Bloggers

@inanotherlangua
Expat in Geoje Island, South Korea
The Land Down Under http://livinginanotherlanguage.com/blog/2013/08/25/the-land-down-under/

@Laura4NYC 
Expat in New York, NY
Weekend Trip: The Small Town of Guanajuato #travel #mexico #guanajuato #tourist #photography http://wp.me/p1ygDD-1v9

@ppollyheath
Expat in Moscow, Russia
Thinking about becoming an #expat? #TEFL in #Russia FAQ http://t.co/RUI2DYDPZc

@Momofthreeunder 
Expat in Netherlands
Let's Ride A Bike... http://thethreeunder.com/2013/08/lets-ride-a-bike/

@BangkokgirlBlog
Expat in Bangkok, Thailand
Travelling: From Bangkok to Koh Samui http://www.bangkokgirlblog.com/travelling-from-bangkok-to-koh-samui/

@overseas_exile
Expat in Paris, France
I wrote an introduction to "how to move abroad" for those who don't know where to start. http://www.overseas-exile.com/2013/08/mailbag-beginners-guide-to-moving-to.html #expat

@Mummytweets
Expat in Singapore
Fun family ‘staycation’ at Four Seasons Singapore http://goo.gl/fb/SE20I #familyholidays #familytravel

@ciftcitfw
Expat in Turkey
Weekend away? Wine not! http://wp.me/p11yaH-ug

@Wear_To_Next
Expat in Australia
A Quick Survey for Australian Expats http://weartonext.net/a-quick-expat-survey/#.UhRkb3OLFoE.twitter #expat #aussieexpats #simplycurious #justforkicks

@Canuckiwikate
Expat in Ahipara, New Zealand
Upcoming Spring/Summer New Zealand Travel Plans http://tinyurl.com/ak57zw3

@lovinganindian
Expat in South India
Happy Rakhi! My 14 Year-Old Brother Visits Bangalore! http://www.lovinganindian.com/2013/08/21/happy-rakhi-my-14-year-old-brother-visits-bangalore/

@riadotme
Expat in Valencia, Spain
Wildlife in Valencia: Summer is finally here and so are the creepy crawlies and snakes... http://nblo.gs/N5WKW

@delapuravida
Expat in Costa Rica
16 Things I Learned in Costa Rica That I Never Imagined I Would Ever Need to Know #costarica http://www.delapuravida.com/2013/16-things-i-learned-in-costa-rica/ … #expat

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