Saint Albans, Australia

With a population of just 35,091, Saint Albans is hardly the cosmopolitan hub some expats dream of. The local Croatian community may provide a tight-knit social circle, but the club-centric culture can feel insular. And while the soccer team has seen some success over the decades, the bureaucratic headaches of navigating the state's football pyramid are a persistent frustration. Overall, Saint Albans is best suited for those seeking a quiet, Croatian-Australian enclave - but it's a far cry from the excitement of a global metropolis.