Preparing for the removals estimate

Prepare to move abroad When using an international removals company, you need to get an estimate. Apart from finding out how much it will cost you, it will

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Why did I pack THAT?

Packing for an overseas relocation When researching this article, I received some excellent and amusing comments on Twitter and Facebook about items that really should not have been

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Don’t forget your…?

Packing for your overseas relocation Packing for an overseas relocation is fraught with difficulties. You’ll probably have several consignments to organise. Separate packing sessions for air freight, shipping

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10 tips for packing it yourself

Packing tips for moving house Although I highly recommend a professional packing service, not everyone wants to use this option. If you prefer to pack your effects yourself

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Ten things every new expat needs

What does a new expat need? Moving abroad is a stressful experience and acclimatising to a new culture can take some time. Your first few days in a

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Moving overseas: packing

Packing for your move abroad In my first two posts in this series I gave you advice on how to cope emotionally with moving overseas, and things to

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Never travel without a pair of fairy wings

Moving abroad with kids – what to take on the plane What tips do frequent travellers offer for when you fly with kids? Yesterday I posted the following

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Expect the unexpected

Plan for the unexpected when moving abroad Following on from this post about planning and packing for our first international relocation… As mentioned previously, I’d planned the packing

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Moving to Japan – my story

Packing for our first move abroad We moved from the UK to Tokyo at the end of November 2006. All our possessions needed to be sorted out long

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