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

Expat News

@ToniHargis
A plea to teachers at back-to-school time- http://expatmum.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-plea-to-teachers-at-back-to-school.html ... #backtoschool #parentalhomework #expatmum

@LandLopers
A Few Things That Make Me Smile When I Travel http://ht.ly/d5oHO #travel #Lp #ttot #tbex

@WildJunket
The Reality of Being A Digital Nomad http://buff.ly/PrgSt9 #travel #ngtradar

@unbravegirl
NEW: 5 Things I Miss About China (Even though I don't remember liking them when I lived there) bit.ly/QYFTR5 #china #expat

@Telegraph
London 2012 Olympics: 50 things we are sure to miss from the Games http://t.co/BNxqhOfP

@JustineLavaworm 
On NOT being an expat: wp.me/seDKA-expats This post is also a bit of an answer to those who ask me what it's like to live in 2 countries.

@MakingMagique
NEW POST: Summer to me tastes like lemonade, mimosas, chilled rosé, and matcha milkshakes. What does summer taste... http://fb.me/1BXhjdNNZ

@globeandmail
Considering working overseas? Do the math. Four financial points to consider before becoming an expat tgam.ca/Dg3g

@AnnMahNet
Those of us who love Julia are inspired by her for a different reason. Here's mine: http://annmah.net/2012/08/14/rue-de-loo/ Happy birthday! #JC100

@DTravelsRound
Becoming an expat. Does it mean I'm brave? http://ow.ly/cWY3m What do you think? #ttot #rtwnow #travel #thailand

Tweets from our Featured Bloggers

@worldswaiting
Expat in Australia
The Aussie Way - Part 3 http://su.pr/ASthOy #Australia #expat #travel #culture #differences

@MoreThingsJapan
Expat in Japan
An Offering of Sake http://t.co/KOo3IUpn Culture in rural #Japan

@RachelsRantings
Expat in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I’m on a fitness kick and it has given me an opportunity to rediscover the oddities that happen in Carioca gyms. http://j.mp/R7KHBv

@Michelloui
Expat in England
Someone spoke to me on the tube! http://t.co/fKN53i4w

@nothmngwysspain
Expat in Valencia, Spain
In small bar in small town in Spanish Pyrenees, and I'm certain I'm only person here rooting for USA #Olympics #basketball

@RussellVJWard
Expat in Sydney, Australia
Our Greatest Team, sports legacies, and a self-confident Britain. My latest post: London, You Did Me Proud http://t.co/IgoBGlQ5 #expat

@guirigirlbarca
Expat in Barcelona, Spain
Heartily recommend this venue if you're remotely interested in seeing #Barcelona's history brought to life. http://www.guirigirlinbarca.com/history/barcelonas-bomb-shelters-refugio-307 #PobleSec

@blahbloblog
Expat in NRW, Germany
We went yesterday to see the #Brussels Flower Carpet being assembled. The Flower Carpet is... http://goo.gl/fb/4un3s

@MatthewHirtes
Expat in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Meet blogging's Jonathan Swift, according to http://iwl.me/. That's me by the way. And here's the proof: http://matthewhirtes.com/2012/08/15/random-photo-of-gran-canaria-24/

@OvidPerl
Expat in Paris, France
Overseas Exile: A touch of Parisian history (with photos) overseas-exile.com/2012/08/a-touc... #expat #paris

@piccavey
Expat in Granada
Expat gifts – On time to your family back at home http://t.co/0K2HxyV4

@ConnerGo
Expat in Havana, Cuba
My new piece on Cuba's healthcare system just published in the Irish Times: http://t.co/IWgFC34m #cuba

@missfootloose
Expat in Moldova
Expat housing. What happens when you are on vacation. wp.me/pWIVP-ld #expatlife #expat

@emilyemcgee
Expat in Nairobi, Kenya
The moment when you tell everyone at home that you have a maid http://shar.es/vRWwk #expat

@kjsandor
Expat in China
**NEW Post** Seeing How The Other Half Lives http://t.co/Xq6GYdC8 #travel #Beijing

@iamkosmonaut
Traveler in Berlin, Germany
Putting #Berlin's Call a Bike system to the Test digitalcosmonaut.com/2012/call-a-bi...

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