How to cope with emotional overwhelm

Expats and emotional overwhelm Emotional overwhelm is a recognised and very real condition. It’s the state of being caught up in too many emotions all at once; when

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Hope for the best, plan for the worst

The expat’s backup plan Hope for the best, plan for the worst and prepare to be surprised. Denis Waitley A cliché that’s been used, misused and oft repeated

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Child relocation abroad – the legalities

Moving overseas with kids Families who are looking to relocate abroad, considering a return home or moving on to another country, must be aware of the legal consequences

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Moving overseas with pets

How to move your pets to popular expat destinations There is no one universal rule when it comes to moving abroad with your pets. For some, the expat

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Prepare before you move abroad

Five tips to prepare before your relocation overseas Don’t underestimate the importance of being prepared when you move abroad. If you’re very lucky, you may be moving abroad on

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The art of hand luggage

The reality of hand luggage – a guide to staying sane Regular air travellers quite often manage to perfect the art of hand luggage and travelling light. I’m

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Repatriating with family – and dog

Moving back home as an expat family – and dog Sara continues her repatriation journey. Sara, her husband and their three children – Janie aged 14, Felix aged

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How to repatriate successfully

What to expect when you move back home Not every person who has lived overseas ends up repatriating, but many do – especially if the reason you moved

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Planning your move abroad

Top 5 things to do before moving overseasLast year (2015) around 244 million people, or 3.3% of the world’s population, left their home country or country of permanent

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Top 5 tips for stress-free immigration

Worried about moving abroad? Moving home is considered to be one of the most stressful life-events that you will experience. Add to that a stretch of ocean, a

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