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Shipping a rug is something that many are nervous about. There are many shipping companies but not everyone knows how to ship a rug. High among those items that expatriates are typically loath to leave behind are area rugs. Even if you ship and insure your rug, you don’t want anything to happen to it. Often expensive heirlooms, area carpets can hold much sentiment for their owners. Likewise, it is often suggested that consumers buy the best carpet they can afford, even if that means living with bare floors for a while. Like a favored piece of art or grandmother’s china, carpets are usually a top concern when it comes to the logistics of care and preservation when moving overseas. ...

How to Unwind After a Long Move   Moving can be a stressful endeavor when one is just moving across town; moving to another country is a whole other matter entirely. In addition to dealing with culture shock and any language barriers that might come into play, there are always concerns around settling in, finding local goods and services, and getting jobs and schools, or retirement concerns, all sorted out. On top of that, I’ve never known anyone who didn’t experience a little bit of anxiety about all of his or her belongings arriving in one piece.   Much can be done to alleviate some of those concerns before arrival; planning your move with a reputable moving company and scoping ...

Military Orders and Overseas Stationing – Relocation Advice for Military Spouses So it goes as a military spouse – you find out where your husband or wife’s orders will take them (and your family) next, and it turns out to be someplace overseas. Maybe it’s someplace you’ve always wanted to visit – maybe it’s not. But one thing is for sure – wherever you go as a military family – your stuff will need to follow. If it’s your first time receiving orders to go overseas, you probably have a lot of questions about packing, including what to bring, what not to bring, what to purge and what to put in storage. First Things First – Arm Yourself With the ...

One thing you simply cannot do without when you move overseas is an income. A teaching job can be a plumb way to achieve your dream of life abroad, but you have to know how to go about getting one. Here are our tips to help get you on your way.   Decide on a location If you really love a specific locale and you’ve always dreamed of living there, teaching may only be a means to an end for you. However, if you’re looking for a very specific type of experience – for example, you want to make a charitable difference, or you want to earn enough to save money before coming back to the United States – you’ll ...

You might be feeling concerned about shipping your belongings overseas. What if they don’t properly pack that oddly shaped, antique lamp you inherited from your Aunt Edna when she passed? You might be surprised to learn that there are actually around seventeen million intermodal containers (also called ISO {International Standards Organization} Containers, freight containers, shipping containers, conex boxes, high cube containers, and sea cans) in the world that are of varying kinds, and sizes, to suit every different kind of cargo. They come at two standard lengths: 20′ and 40′. An Intermodal container is a standardized, multi-use steel box that is intended for the safe, efficient and secure storage and transport of products and materials within a worldwide “containerized intermodal ...

Moving overseas is a daunting yet exciting endeavor that will give you the opportunity to see and experience something completely new in an intimate way. While moving abroad may be a great decision for your career, your family, or your spirit of adventure, it can be a bit hard on the wallet. There are all kinds of expenses, from packing, to shipping your belongings, to putting down a rental deposit or down payment on a house, and buying a car. Fortunately, there are some common-sense ways to ease the cost of your NYC international moving expenses so that you will have a little money left in your pocket for exploring your hometown. Don’t purchase boxes. Brand-new boxes are pricey, especially when ...

Finland is a beautiful and storied country, and the Finnish are justifiably proud of their rich heritage. While reserved in nature, Finns are warm, welcoming and accepting of foreigners, especially those who take an interest in Finnish culture and history. Finland is a relatively easy place to navigate and live, particularly for those already familiar with a European lifestyle, but there are some things to keep in mind that will help you adjust as smoothly as possible. Greetings are short and sweet. Finns – men and women — greet each other with a brief, firm handshake, accompanied by direct eye contact and possibly a nod. In the US, one might also touch the person they are shaking hands with on ...