When considering a move to a new city, there is nothing more useful than hearing real-life stories and experiences from other expats who have lived there. We'd love to hear about your expat experiences. Please contact us if you live or have lived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and would like to share your story.

Laura, a Spanish expat, has been living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo for four months. Since the country is not commonly found on popular expat destination lists, she shares her unique experiences of life in the DRC, which she channels through her blog. Read about her experiences of DRC.

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