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Help Your Dog Settle In

5 Tips to Help Your Dog Settle In After Relocating Abroad

Moving to another country or simply to another home can put some stress on the whole family. This includes your pets as well, as they understand the concept of moving less than us. You need to basically explain everything to them and hope they will not find the whole move too stressful. And, luckily, there…

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start over in a new country

8 Simple Ways To Start Over In A New Country

Let’s be honest: starting over, especially in a new country, is and will always be stressful, and rightfully so. The relocation process is tiresome, and you also never know whether the country you are moving to is right for you beforehand. But does it mean you are doomed to fail at putting down roots? However…

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make expat friends

7 Ways To Make Expat Friends (And Feel Like You’re Not In A Language Vacuum)

  For anyone who has lived abroad, that feeling of being a stranger in a strange land is familiar. All your toolkit to make friends and have fun with people might not be applicable there. But it doesn’t have to be that way.         Making friends as an expat can be a…

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working abroad

Don’t Forget To Plan For Your Future When You Are Working Abroad

  When you are working abroad, it is important to remember to plan for your future. While you may be focused on your career and enjoying your new life, it is essential to think about what will happen down the road. Will you stay in the country indefinitely? Do you want to eventually return home?…

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living abroad

5 Benefits Of Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone And Living Abroad

  Suppose you have been a long-time employee working in your citizenship country wanting to venture out onto something new or you just graduated and you want to go out of your comfort zone and live the best life you could ever have- an excellent way to do this is by living abroad.    …

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How To Tame An Aggressive Dog.

How To Tame An Aggressive Dog

  If your dog shows aggressive behaviour, you would want to understand why the sudden behaviour change and how to change the behaviour.  This can be tackled only by understanding the reason behind the behaviour and training the dog adequately.       This problem can also occur when you get a rescue dog from a…

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pet-nup

Moving Abroad? Why You Should Consider A Pet-Nup

If you’re moving abroad, there’s so much to consider – especially when it comes to relocating beloved pets. Rules and regulations vary when it comes to moving to different countries – for example, New Zealand doesn’t allow certain animals such as birds or reptiles. Quarantine periods vary and most countries require pets being brought over…

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working from their European holiday homes

Half Of Overseas Owners Plan To Work From Their European Holiday Homes 

50% of people buying abroad are now considering working from their European holiday homes, new research reveals.   In a survey of nearly 600 home hunters conducted by overseas property experts Your Overseas Home, half of respondents said they may work from their holiday home once they’ve found their ideal property – proof that a home…

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Moving To The UK

Moving To The UK – Aspects To Consider When You Settle In

  Moving to a different country can involve quite a lot of planning ahead. You may need to gain a visa, or other documentation, to allow for the initial move. Some people might also want to do some research into naturalisation to enable them to live there permanently. However, once you reach the UK, you…

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How To Find The Perfect Neighborhood Bar (Wherever You Live In The World)

  If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re considering traveling overseas permanently or for a specific duration. Perhaps you just moved into a different city, state, or country. Or maybe you’re on a vacation and you need to explore the destination’s nightlife a little bit.  How do you find the perfect neighborhood…

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