Some solutions to foreign-land isolation that have worked for me: * living in multi-bedroom apartments with other expats/remote workers * working in co-workin

Some solutions to foreign-land isolation that have worked for me: * living in multi-bedroom apartments with other expats/remote workers * working in co-working spaces (inherently with other freelancers/small biz owners--locals and non-locals) In both cases, you'll see the same people often, can identify well with them, and develop camaraderie.