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Make sure you get the best deal when moving money
Transferring your money into another currency is an essential part of relocating to a new country. John Kinghorn, currency expert at Moneycorp, shares his top tips for making sure you get the best deal possible.
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Best kept secrets - Top five sports to get involved in
Relocating overseas is an exciting experience, and for many people this time offers up the chance to try different experiences or take on a new adventure. Expat groups and local sports clubs can also be a great way to build your support network and make friends when you first arrive, which can be particularly important if you are living in a country with a different language or customs to your own.
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Best kept secrets - Top five places to be this Easter
When you relocate to a new city you'll be keen to learn about the different cultures and traditions of your new home, and the ways in which these are celebrated (and importantly, when the public holidays are!).
Easter is celebrated in very different ways in many countries throughout the world, particularly in destinations favoured by British expats. So with this religious holiday just around the corner, we've put together a quick guide to some of the best places to be over this time, and the various celebrations and festivals that take place in each. Happy Easter everyone!
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Best kept secrets - Top five 'foodie' places to live
When moving to a new city one of the first things you’ll want to do is get a feel for your new home by exploring and familiarising yourself with the area. If you’re a passionate ‘foodie’, the idea of moving to a new destination will probably be an appealing one to you – opening up a world of opportunity for you to sample and explore a range of exotic culinary delights, and the chance to start a whole new list of favourite food haunts in a brand new city. To help you in your search, we’ve put together a quick guide to some of the best cities in the world for foodies to live.
Bon appétit!
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Best kept secrets - Top five things to do with kids
When you relocate to a new city one of the first things you’ll want to do is explore and start to get your bearings. However families with children will be well aware that doing this while keeping everyone happy can bring with it whole new lot of challenges, not to mention the extra cost and time involved. To keep you sane while enjoying your new surroundings, here's our quick guide to some of the best things to do with kids around the world, which will not break the bank, and children and adults alike will love.
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Best kept secrets - Top five things to do for free
When you relocate to a new city one of the first things you’ll want to do is explore and start to get your bearings. In most cities these days you can just hop on a tourist bus or hire a guide to show you around, but once you pay for the whole family these options can quickly add up. Here’s our quick guide to some of the best things to do for free around the world.
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Riding the emotional relocation rollercoaster - Part 3
Finally you’ve done it! After months, or even years of planning, you’ve turned the decision to relocate into a reality and now you are embarking on a new life and a new beginning - living the dream.
However it may take some time before you feel truly able to call your new location home.
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Riding the emotional relocation rollercoaster - Part 2
Once you have made a commitment to relocate and begun the emotional process of letting friends and family know, there are many more practical and emotional steps to go through to make the dream of relocating abroad a reality. Among the more practical steps in the relocation process is applying for entry and work Visas for your destination country as well as undertaking the legal process to apply to emigrate to a new country.
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Riding the emotional relocation rollercoaster - Part 1
If you are considering moving abroad, it’s important to understand from the outset the magnitude of the task, both logistically and emotionally. You’re likely to experience a range of emotions throughout the relocation process. The more that you’re able to rationally plan ahead and anticipate what to expect, the more likely your relocation will be a successful and enjoyable experience.
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Top tips for settling into your new home
Relocating overseas is an exciting experience, however this may be replaced with a combination of feeling overwhelmed, homesickness and you may suffer culture shock. To help you settle into your new home more easily, Kimberley Millhouse, Senior Move Manager at Crown Relocations, has put together some practical tips.
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Tips on preparing for your move
Relocating overseas is an exciting experience, yet the flurry of preparation beforehand can overshadow one crucial consideration – how to give your relocation the best chance of succeeding. If you are planning for your move abroad to be a permanent one there are some steps you can take to give yourself the best possible start.
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Moving with Teenagers - Make it a positive experience
Taking your family out of its comfort zone to move to a new country can present a multitude of stresses. To help ease the impact on teenagers in particular we’re giving you some essential tried-and-tested advice which you may find useful.
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