The expat guide to a healthy start Moving abroad with your family is a huge change; different culture, different weather, different way of life… and in many places, completely different healthcare provisions. There are lots of things to consider. Do you need vaccinations to travel to your new home? Anti-malaria … Read More
Make the most of your ‘Look-See’ trip
Get the best out of a ‘Look-See’ visit What is a Look-See visit? A look-see visit is exactly what it says on the tin; a chance to look around your prospective new home and see what’s there (and what isn’t!). Someone once said to me ‘you don’t know what you … Read More
Packing tips for your move abroad
The do’s and don’ts of packing The joy and the stress of moving overseas seem to go hand in hand… and never more so if you don’t have a packing list. Or even if you do have packing list – are you sure you’re still not taking too much? How … Read More
Part-time dog for people who travel
Dog borrowing! As a child, I begged relentlessly for a puppy. I couldn’t understand why my parents didn’t want a fluffy companion in our lives. As it turns out, they were never anti-dog. In fact, when I was in college, they purchased a sweet Labrador puppy – the exact dog … Read More
Planning your move abroad
Top 5 things to do before moving overseas Last year around 244 million people, or 3.3% of the world’s population, left their home country or country of permanent residence to live abroad, according to UNFPA estimates. If you’re thinking of working or retiring overseas, there are a number of things … Read More
An expat’s guide to Brexit
What does Brexit mean for expats? The news on Friday, 24th June 2016 may have come as a shock to you, and understandably you are now in a position where you feel unsure as to how to proceed with buying your property abroad. Perhaps you’ve already made the jump to … Read More
Moving to Australia with kids
Top tips for relocating to Australia with kids The number of families moving overseas to Australia is on the rise. In fact, it is quickly becoming a top item on many people’s bucket list. While exploring a new city and culture is exciting and inspiring, the actual logistics of uprooting … Read More
Travelling with an anxious child
How to negotiate an airport with a very anxious child Travelling with kids is wonderful, there is no doubt about that. But the physical effort of getting to that far-off destination can often be too much for us parents to cope with. Getting through the airport as an adult is … Read More
Buying property overseas
5 things to consider when purchasing property abroad It’s well known that moving abroad can be exciting, stressful and most of all expensive. Once you’ve found your dream home, working out the cost of the property is just one part of the process. There are many extra costs that you … Read More
Emigration checklist infographic
The quick and easy guide to emigrating Moving house is considered to be one of the most stressful things a person will experience in their lifetime, and moving overseas is even more complicated. This infographic covers the emigration process from start to finish to help ensure a seamless move for … Read More