moving overseas

ExpatInfoDesk August 7, 2012 No Comments

What is Post Immigration Syndrome and are you Suffering From It

According to the Vancouver Sun, a new expression is doing the rounds in the world of expatriates: Post Immigration Syndrome (PIS). Apparently, the major signs that an expatriate is suffering from this condition are a propensity to criticize the cultu...

ExpatInfoDesk July 3, 2012 No Comments

8 Expat-Friendly Cities That Welcome Foreigners

Moving overseas can be an extremely daunting experience and the prospect of being transported into a new country where you have no friends and family can be enough to put off even the most confident individuals. Luckily some cities throughout the wor...

ExpatInfoDesk March 30, 2012 No Comments

Managing the impact of foreign currencies when moving overseas

Impact of foreign currencies when moving overseas When anyone is considering a permanent or even temporary relocation overseas, the number of questions that must be addressed can be overwhelming. Picking up an entire household in one country and the...

ExpatInfoDesk November 14, 2011 No Comments

What to Do When People Disagree with Your Move Abroad

Disagree with Your Move Abroad Making the decision to move abroad is not a decision that comes easy to many expatriates and when their decision is met with resistance it can be extremely stressful and confusion. At a time when you’re looking fro...

ExpatInfoDesk August 31, 2011 No Comments

5 Activities That Can Make Moving Overseas Fun for Young Kids

The way in which children react to news of an impending move abroad very much depends upon their age; some children will perceive it as an adventure of a lifetime, while others may be concerned that they are leaving behind their social groups and may...

ExpatInfoDesk June 29, 2011 No Comments

Repatriating Without Tears: 5 Ways You Can Help Your Child to Deal With Reverse Culture Shock

When they first hear that they will be moving overseas many expatriate parents spend a great deal of time planning their move abroad and ensuring that every member of their family is mentally prepared for the reverse culture shock. However, while the...

ExpatInfoDesk May 17, 2011 No Comments

9 Things You Should Take With You When Moving Overseas

Packing for a move abroad is slightly different than packing for a holiday. The things that you take in your hand luggage may have to last you six weeks or more while you wait for your belongings to be shipped from your home country. While you may be...

ExpatInfoDesk May 9, 2011 No Comments

27 Tips For First Time Expats

When it comes to getting advice on moving overseas who better to ask than the expats themselves? This week we approached 27 expatriates and asked them to share their top tips for making a move abroad successful. We asked: What's the best piece of ...

ExpatInfoDesk February 8, 2011 No Comments

7 Top Tips for Dealing With the Stresses of Moving Overseas

Yesterday we published details of research findings that indicate moving abroad can be as stressful as having your first child. Today we present 7 top tips for dealing with the stresses of moving overseas and enjoying your new life abroad. 1) Tal...

ExpatInfoDesk November 16, 2010 No Comments

6 Personality Traits of a Happy Expat

Earlier this year The Economist Intelligent Unit issued a special report on expatriate life entitled, Up and Out. Next Moves for the Modern Expatriate. In the report they looked at expatriate personality types and questioned, “What makes a success...