- Francois Bertrand
What a thrilling city São Paulo is. With a great international expat community that keeps in touch on InterNations.
Living in Natal
The largest city in the Rio Grande de Norte region of Brazil as well as its capital, Natal has a population of just under 100,000 people. The Sun's Bride, as it is sometimes referred to, is considered to be one of the safest cities in the whole of the country. Expats living in Natal might nevertheless find life abroad daunting at first, and it might take some time for you to settle down to expatriate life, which is why you should take some time out to explore the area and experience the lifestyle of the local populace. Taking in some of the area's historic architecture can give you a decent idea about the history of Natal, and a trip to the breathtaking Forte dos Reis Magos would similarly be a good place to start. After that, you can take a stroll around the second largest urban park in Brazil, the Parque das Dunas to simply relax and soak in the city’s atmosphere. If you want some help with living in Natal as an expat, you should join InterNations, the international online community for expats in Natal, Brazil and across the world. In our forums and discussion groups, fellow global minds and expatriates just like you regularly discuss and advice each other on various topics connected to living overseas, and the challenges they have come across.
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Moving to Natal
There are many reasons that people find Natal an attractive city to move to; it could be for the sporting opportunities that are available, with the four large soccer stadiums spread across the city, or it could be so they can enjoy the world-famous Ponta Negra beach all year round. Moving to Natal completely on your own, whether you are send there on an expat assignment by your current employer, or you are simply looking to make a fresh start in life, can be incredibly difficult, though. However, you don't have to be alone with the guidance of the global minds on the InterNations websites. Thousands of expatriates who have made similar life choices as you actively share information and advice on the InterNations forums, and the Expat Magazine has articles geared to making the transition in to expatriate life somewhat easier.
Working in Natal
Tourism is by far the most important industry in Natal, with its white sandy beaches attracting thousands of tourists from Europe, North America and even Australia. Between the years 2002 and 2005 there was an increase in tourism of 140 percent in Natal, and that's a figure that just keeps growing. More than ten brand new golf courses have been built in recent years along the coastline of Natal, attracting more and more hotels to start development nearby. If you want to start working in Natal, whether you're a construction engineer, finance manager, or you want to start your own tourism-led business, you can get some tips and hints directly from the InterNations website that might help you achieve your goals for your live as an expatriate in Natal.
- Francois Bertrand
What a thrilling city São Paulo is. With a great international expat community that keeps in touch on InterNations.
- Elin Gustavson
As I already met several expat women on InterNations online, it was great to meet offline and get to know each other in real life.
