- Brian Norris
When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.
Living in Visalia
Located in the San Joaquin Valley in California, Visalia is an important city for the area and is known for being an agricultural center. Visalia is very near to the Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Parks as well as Sequoia, which is why it has earned the nickname "The Gateway to the Sequoias". Expatriates living in Visalia will be able to enjoy many sights and attractions including the Kaweah Lake, the Tulare County Historical Museum and others. The city is very diverse and expats living in Visalia will find that the city has a rich culture and there are plenty of opportunities to explore arts and music. Visalia also has a thriving nightlife with plenty of bars and restaurants and there are of course also plenty of opportunities for shopping and leisure at Downtown Visalia and at Visalia Mall.
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Moving to Visalia
Expats moving to Visalia will be glad to learn that the city has a lower cost of living than the national average and lower than a number of major cities in California. Visalia has a mostly dry climate, featuring hot summers whilst winters are much cooler. In terms of transport, Visalia has many excellent links to other parts of the state because of its location near the national parks, whilst the city itself operates an environmentally friendly public transport service featuring buses shared rides and more. For any expatriate moving to Visalia with a family, there are various private and public schools in the city, whilst there are also a number of further education colleges. By joining InterNations, expats living in Visalia will be able to take advantage of the website’s many features as well as seek advice and information about Visalia from fellow expatriates via its forum pages. The forums can be a useful resource for those new to Visalia looking for key information from an expat perspective.
Working in Visalia
Visalia’s economy relies heavily on agriculture, and expats working in Visalia will find that there are many opportunities in this area. Some of the key products produced in the area include olives, cotton, citrus fruits and grapes, whilst there is also a large livestock industry present. Other areas where expatriates in Visalia may find work in include manufacturing, with electronics being one of the main groups of products made in the city, as well as distribution. Visalia also offers a number of jobs in areas such as public services, health care and education. To get more information about finding work in Visalia, expats should sign up to InterNations where they may get information about working in the city from fellow expats through its forums or private messages system. The InterNations’ membership features expatriates from over 190 different nations who may be able to offer a realistic view of life in Visalia, as well as in California in general.
- Brian Norris
When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.
- Caroline Stiles
In such an international city such as Washington, D.C. InterNations holds great events for everyone to network and enjoy themselves.
