Living abroad and food

Culinary conundrums One of the very first things you need to do in your new country is to find food. You all have to eat! Food is spectacularly

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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

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8 instant fixes to make your new house a home

How to make your house a home Stepping into a new home feels strange. If it’s in a foreign country, thousands of miles from familiar turf, the sensation

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How to cope with the comedown when you move overseas

Expat boredom busters Moving overseas is exciting. It heralds great change; perhaps the hope of a better future. To most families it represents a new start in their

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You’ve arrived! Now what?

What to do during the first weeks upon arrival So you moved, now what? You already went through all the stress and preparations and have now safely arrived

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Be prepared for emergencies

What to do as soon as you arrive in a new country As an expat arriving in a new country there are so many new things to learn

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How an expat child deals with transition

In December 2012 Laura explained how her little girl taught her how to cope with her new expat life. Here, I’ve merged the two articles into this one,

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Renaming culture shock

It’s not ‘culture shock’! Now that I have been in the midst of ‘Culture Shock’ for 8 months – I can confidently say we need to change this

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How long does jet lag last?

What is jet lag? Jet lag is a consequence of travelling over numerous time zones very quickly. Your body takes a few days to catch up from its

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Culture shock. What is it?

What is the definition of culture shock? According to the Oxford Dictionary, culture shock is defined as: Noun: the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they are

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