Global moves demand trust. Many expats feel stressed when dealing with movers. Companies often use cultural assumptions of expats to guide decisions and add hidden costs. People leave comfort behind and want reliable support. Movers know this and use stereotypes, habits, and fears to influence choices. Even those enjoying life as a traveling nomad can...

When parents live in different countries after a separation, deciding where children will live can become difficult. Moving a child to another country after a divorce or breakup means dealing with different laws and rules. What seems straightforward when everyone lives in the same place often gets confusing once borders are involved. Legal Framework for...

Moving to Dubai can be life-changing, but many expats admit they wish they had understood the realities of visas, healthcare, and lifestyle costs before arriving. Here’s a roundup of common lessons learned, and how you can avoid the same regrets. 1. Visa Rules Are More Complex Than Expected One of the biggest surprises for newcomers...

Getting engaged is huge, but that step is even bigger when you’re also planning an international move. For couples preparing for a major life transition in 2026, a proposal shouldn’t feel like a rushed formality. Amid packing boxes, it’s the perfect opportunity to create a deeply memorable and emotionally grounded moment. No matter your style,...

Parenting across borders has become increasingly common for British families, whether due to career moves, new relationships, education opportunities, or a mutually agreed relocation abroad. But long-distance co-parenting comes with unique emotional and logistical challenges. Our supportive 2025 guide is designed to help parents navigate shared parenting across countries, focusing on strong communication and practical...

If you’ve ever dreamed of packing your bags and starting a new chapter abroad, 2025 might be the perfect year to take the plunge. The expat landscape is rapidly evolving, with the rise of remote work, enticing tax breaks, and increasing global mobility reshaping how people live and work abroad. As a result, countries now...

Living in London is a pipedream for so many working professionals. You might have visions of working in classy offices, sipping drinks in Soho with friends and enjoying all the benefits of living in a bustling metropolis. And while all these things are possible in the capital, they might take a bit longer to achieve....

In 2025, all travellers and expats need to understand the significant privacy risks when accessing content from home or abroad. Cybercrime is a huge and growing threat right now, with attackers using increasingly advanced tactics and technologies. Travellers are at risk as they often do not have the same robust security they have at home,...

Are you planning to move abroad soon? Moving abroad comes with its share of challenges and excitement. You are effectively leaving everything you know and embarking on a different journey where you will meet different people, cultures, and ways of life. If you are familiar with change, then you understand that...

Any international move is complicated, but moving with family takes even more planning. The first challenge is to deliver the message to the family. This will require a detailed discussion; they are likely to have a large number of questions but it may not be easy to get them to ask them initially. Children of...

For many people their pet is part of the family and so take their pet with them when moving abroad. The international health insurance experts at William Russell have analysed pet relocation rules across 14 popular destinations to reveal everything you need to know when taking your pet abroad.  1. Microchipping  Microchipping is one of...

When a single mistranslated word can void a contract, derail a merger, or cause a green-card application to be rejected, “good enough” simply isn’t good enough. Legal translation is the discipline that converts documents from one language to another while preserving every nuance, clause, and reference that gives the text legal effect. Written for Expat...