Take yourself out and about to spaces where like-minded people might be, like cafes, bookstores, festivals, concerts, and events. If you’re religious, churches, synagogues, and other religious institutions are also great ways to make friends and contacts that can help you to settle in. Check Facebook, as often there are “ex-pat” pages for your new home, as well as other special interest groups. Many people use Meetup www.meetup.com when they’re new to a country to find events, groups and people that they might enjoy.