Happy travels with young children: Part 1

Steps to happy travels with young children (no matter how long the flight) I am strongly contemplating adding a new bullet point to my résumé: I am a

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Overcome relocation reluctance

How to feel positive about a move abroad In a previous post, I looked at what can happen if one partner doesn’t want to make the move overseas.

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The reluctant expat

What if you don’t want to move overseas? Not all overseas relocations are a welcome and exciting experience. Sometimes the news of a potential posting causes your heart

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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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Keep your pet safe during relocation

Keep your pet safe on packing day Keep your pet safe and secure during the key points of your overseas relocation to smooth the transition for all of

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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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Moving overseas: researching your new post

Researching your new post In my first post in this series, I gave you some advice on how to cope emotionally with moving and living overseas. In this

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Moving overseas: some advice

Moving internationally: some advice Several people have asked me to write a post on moving internationally. Now that things are starting to calm down after my move from

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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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