Making a move to a new country is a big leap to take and all too often expats find themselves unprepared for the scale of the change. Whether it’s in the planning stages or once you’re out there getting to grips with your new home you may find yourself thrown off… Continue reading “9 Major Mistakes New Expats Should Avoid”
Category Archives: Emigrating
A Little Introduction to… Emigrating to Canada
O Canada! Land of the moose (the plural is unfortunately moose, not meese), the majestic beaver, free health care, the murmur of ‘sorry’ on the wind, and abundance, for Canada is a land of relative prosperity. There are many reasons… Continue reading “A Little Introduction to… Emigrating to Canada”
Moving Abroad? Fun Ways to Get to Grips with your New Country
One of the most intimidating things about beginning a new life abroad is being confronted by a sudden change in scenery. In fact, people often fail to anticipate that the culture they’re moving into is as different as it is.… Continue reading “Moving Abroad? Fun Ways to Get to Grips with your New Country”
Three things to Consider When Moving to Portugal
Portugal offers expats of any age the chance to move to a nation where they can lap up the sun in a Mediterranean climate without having to pay the upmarket property prices of the South of France or Spanish coast.… Continue reading “Three things to Consider When Moving to Portugal”
Moving Overseas? How to Beat Your Nerves and Take the Plunge
‘I’d love to move abroad’ is a phrase often uttered wistfully if the rain is hammering on the windows, the work day seems particularly long, or your favourite pub has lost its charm. But so many people who dream of… Continue reading “Moving Overseas? How to Beat Your Nerves and Take the Plunge”
Green Living: Discover the Most Environmentally Friendly Emigration Locations
At a time when air pollution in London exceeds annual limits in just five days, the push to ‘go green’ has never been stronger. Living in a heavily polluted environment is no good for your health, and it’s probably not… Continue reading “Green Living: Discover the Most Environmentally Friendly Emigration Locations”