It’s no secret how much I love the Big Apple, and I know I’m not alone in this feeling, so I thought it only fitting to provide an in-depth guide to all you need to know about moving there. Here’s everything you need to know about moving to one of the most exciting places on […]
The Downside Of Moving Abroad
November 9, 2011 by 13 Comments
I realised the other day when I was contemplating a visit home to Australia that I haven’t spoken a lot about the downsides of living abroad – don’t get me wrong, there aren’t many – I’ve lived abroad now for 6 years and love it even more now than I did then, but I have […]
Moving to Paris: A Brief Guide
October 12, 2011 by 11 Comments
Paris is one of the most exciting and recognised cities in the world – from the Eiffel tower and the Louvre to other icons like great wine and a trusty baguette! It’s certainly one of my favourite cities, and every year expats from all around the world move here to experience the culture that is […]
4 Ways To Find Free Accommodation Anywhere In The World
October 2, 2011 by 6 Comments
Surprisingly enough, there are a lot of different ways in which you can score yourself a free room while travelling, and if you are imaginative when it comes to saving the pennies on accommodation, then you’re over half way there – all it takes is some organisation, confidence and gusto to get your foot in […]
Moving To Thailand – A Brief Guide
September 14, 2011 by 17 Comments
There’s no doubt that Thailand is one of the most popular countries to emigrate to – it’s great value, there’s beaches, sun and sand, and perhaps most important of all – the food is to die for! Whether you dream of spending a few months by the beach in Koh Samui or climbing the career […]
How To ‘Settle In’ After Moving Abroad
August 8, 2011 by 5 Comments
Moving abroad can be a huge step, especially if you don’t know your new home city or town very well – you can feel overwhelmed pretty quickly in new surroundings, so I think it’s so important to allow yourself time to settle in and adjust to your new way of life. You have just moved countries […]
A Guide To Banking Abroad
August 4, 2011 by 5 Comments
When you’re planning a big trip, moving overseas or going location independent, it can be easy to focus on the exciting parts of your impending adventure and forget about the boring bits like banking – but this is one area where it definitely pays to be organised (pardon the pun!) as it’s your hard-earned cash at stake. […]
Guest Post – What It’s Like Living And Working In Korea
July 28, 2011 by 8 Comments
Have you ever fancied living and working in Korea? If so, this months guest post is for you! It comes from Tom Stockwell, a 25-year old Brit (27 according to Korean age – don’t ask, he says!) who has been teaching English in Daegu, South Korea, since June 2009. Ever since Tom had his nose stuck in […]
8 Ways To Cure Homesickness While Abroad
July 21, 2011 by 15 Comments
While travelling the world or moving abroad is one of the most exciting and liberating things you will probably ever do, it doesn’t come without some downsides – most notably homesickness. It can be hard when you feel like you’re missing out on whats going on back home – whether that’s a best friends wedding or just a […]
The 10 Most Popular Countries To Emigrate To
July 11, 2011 by 47 Comments
Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about all the places that I’d one day like to live, and in the process researching the most popular destinations that people choose to emigrate to each year – for their way of life, opportunity and ease of integration into the country’s culture. It’s certainly not easy choosing where […]
