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Corporate Relocation: How to Prepare for Moving Abroad for Work

You’ve just received the big announcement – your company has decided to relocate you to another of their international offices. Corporate relocation can an extremely exciting period of your life, but unless you are well prepared, it could also be the beginning of a long and bumpy road. Here are some tips and strategies to follow in preparation for the move to ensure it’s not only successful, but also enjoyable. 1. Negotiate your relocation package: Don’t be so excited and “flattered” about being offered this opportunity that you don’t negotiate a proper relocation package. You’re going there to work, not on holiday. Ask your employer what they are going to pay for. Remember that you and your family are facing ...

17th of May, 2016
In: Moving, New York City

Playing the New York City Real Estate Game

No one could dispute there is something truly special about New York City – it’s why more songs are written about it than any other city. For hundreds of years, people from all over the world have been looking at the Big Apple as the place to escape to and begin the journey of fulfilling their dreams. People complain that in a city containing millions of people they can’t find love, well finding the perfect apartment is even harder!! Real estate and property game in NYC plays by a set of different rules to those used anywhere else in the world. It’s not just about finding the right place for the right place in the right neighborhood but the members ...

Why 33% of Americans Consider Moving Abroad

The land of the free and the home of the brave may not be so attractive anymore, particularly to the approximate 33% of Americans who are considering moving abroad – permanently or temporarily. According to the U.S. Treasury Department statistics for 2014 showed a 14 percent increase in expatriations, to 3,415. Some of the reasons Americans are so keen to make the international move to foreign climes has something to do with a sense of adventure, but not entirely. Many Americans want to move for economic and lifestyle reasons: more affordable healthcare, lower taxes and improved education among them. These are the findings of a recent national survey conducted by Harris Poll. Of those who are considering moving abroad, the ...

9 Signs You Have Been Living in Sydney Too Long

Who could ever say they’ve been living in Sydney for too long? It’s such a diverse, beautiful, exciting, and vibrant city that “forever” would not be long enough. But you’ll certainly notice when you’ve assimilated (read this blog post for tips) and have almost become a “Sydneysider” (you can never really be one, unless you’re born there). There are certain little signs and clues that suggest you’re shaking off the US and getting more into NSW and your international move to Australia has been successful. 1. You start finding it a lot easier to get around. At least once you know where you’re going. And you don’t take the trains anymore. They don’t come often enough and when they do ...

Moving to London? Learn these Must-Know Phrases

So you’re moving across the pond to London, eh? Think you’ll know what they’re talking about over there, do ya? Moving abroad even to a country with ostensibly the same language, can be pretty stressful. As George Bernhard Shaw is reputed to have once written: “America and Britain are two countries divided by a common language.” Check out this blog post for some additional tips that will help a lot in your international move to the UK. Once you’re living in London, don’t ever say you’re going to be wearing a vest to a meeting – because people will look at you pretty weirdly: a vest is a British undershirt: what you really mean is a waistcoat. And if somebody ...

What to Bring or Leave Behind on an International Move

One of the most important things you have to do when you are moving abroad is decide what to take and what to leave behind. This is where the maxim “travelling light” comes into play. You have to be tough and brutally strict with yourself and your family about what to pack for an international move: what you absolutely cannot do without, what you think you might need and what would just be nice to have along. Only the first category goes on your moving checklist which you must stick to so you won’t become totally bogged down in superfluous stuff, which will just hamper you, slow you down and probably make moving overseas a lot more expensive than it ...

10th of March, 2016
In: Expats, International Moving

Do American Expats Have to File Taxes?

Short answer: Yes! Medium answer: Don’t think that just because you are no longer living in the United States you are exempt from filing taxes while living abroad, even if you pay tax in your new country of residence. Long answer: There are very strict conditions, procedures and even exemptions that you should know about, and this blog will give you a broad outline of those things you should be aware of. However, we recommend you speak to your accountant or tax preparer for more expert advice. You can also go directly to the IRS website to find a detailed Tax Guide for US Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad, and read this blog post for more information. Be aware that ...

Long distance love: Following your partner to the ends of the earth

A wise soul once said, “long distance relationships do not rely on physical love, long distance relationships are driven by the love that inspires your heart, mind and soul.” It’s tough to be a romantic in this day and age, but it’s still possible to believe in true love, that soul mates exist, long distance can work, and that love at first sight does happen. A surprising number of people have married and lived happy lives together based on a long distance courtship. One woman’s story She met her husband-to-be when she sat down next to him on a Greyhound bus in Reno, Nevada, in 1987. Mona H. had wanted to take the bus so she could peer out the ...

10th of February, 2016
In: Expats, Moving, Relocation, World Attractions

Romantic Traditions from Around the World

Love makes the world go round, so the saying goes…and people in different countries have different ways of declaring their undying devotion. From literally wearing your heart on your sleeve to sending pressed white flowers to the object of your affections, you will experience a wide range of Valentine’s Day traditions when moving abroad for international relocation. Just as we looked at holiday foods from around the world, let’s have a look at Valentine’s Day traditions from 10 different countries you might be moving overseas to: 1. Japan Japanese Valentine’s tradition switches traditional gender roles, with women presenting chocolates – “Giri Choco” – to men instead of vice versa. This does not necessarily have a romantic association as they’re given ...

Foodstagrammer Paradises throughout the World

Now that you’re moving overseas, one of the most important things you’ll be discovering is new food. Depending on your tastes – and your sense of adventure – you will have an exciting gastronomic experience touring the restaurants and eateries of your new city and region. Don’t be too locked in to just visiting well-known restaurants in the city when living abroad: get out into the countryside, find villages and “hole-in-the-wall” restaurants. That’s where you’ll probably find the most amazing – and ethnically authentic – dishes and snacks. Just about everyone likes seeing pictures of what other people are eating, so I’ve developed this Foodstagrammer’s guide to the most popular foods from around the world found on Instagram. Some of ...

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