Top Five Things You Need To Know When Moving To Spain
With its incredible natural scenery, energetic yet historic cities and vibrant culture and architecture, Spain may just be an expat’s dream country for an international move. Whether you’re teaching English on a gap year or relocating with your company, Spain is a wonderful country for newly minted expats or seasoned international travelers. Here to make...
Keeping Your Home Number Abroad: An Expatriate’s Guide
Understand how VoIP lets you keep your country’s phone number anywhere worldwide. We will cover how VoIP transforms expatriate communication by enabling the retention of your home phone number anywhere in the world. This guide delves into VoIP’s main advantages, from global connectivity to always-on access to SMS messages, explaining what makes it an excellent...
How To Streamline The Process Of Moving To A New Home
Moving to a new country across the world can be both an exciting and overwhelming experience. From packing up your belongings and saying goodbye to friends and family, to filling out all the paperwork for transferring utilities — the process of moving internationally can become quite complicated. However, being organized ahead of time can make...
How Does The Cost Of Living In Spain Compare To the UK?
The cost of living in Spain is an important consideration for people planning to move there to work or retire. It is easy to look at the headlines comparing country to country but the experience can be very different depending on where you currently live and where you plan to live in Spain. Working out...
Researching Life Abroad: Why Reviews From Local Expats Can Help
Moving abroad is an exciting adventure that captures the imagination. The lure of exotic new lands, fascinating cultures and a life less ordinary is tempting. Who hasn’t daydreamed about leaving routine behind for something new? However, transforming a dream into reality requires some careful research beforehand. Diving into life in a new country without truly...
Master The Art Of Safe Vehicle Shipping: 8 Insider Tips For A Stress-Free Journey
Are you looking to ship a car, truck, motorcycle, or other vehicle? It’s an exciting time that can be filled with stress and worry. After all, it’s not every day you entrust your prized possession to the care of strangers. But don’t worry – with some helpful tips and tricks from experts in the field....
Countries Where You Can Learn The Language For Free
If you’re planning to move to another country, being able to understand and speak the local language can be a major factor in getting the best out of your life there. Some countries recognise this and offer free opportunities to learn the language. Christopher Nye, overseas living expert at Your Overseas Home: “When we recently...
What Should You Take With You When You Relocate – and What Should You Leave Behind?
Whether you are making a trip across town, or heading towards a new life with a trip across the world, you are faced with a massive problem… what exactly are you supposed to take with you, and what do you want to leave behind? It can be a much harder choice than many people think,...
How Brexit Has Restricted Movement Of Personal Goods From UK To EU
The landmark decision of the UK to leave the European Union (EU) and the unwelcome arrival of COVID-19 have both changed life as we know it. If you’re planning to move to an EU country and wish to view a property, the good news is that it’s still possible, only you’ll have to think...
How Expats Can Benefit From Self-Storage
People frequently encounter various difficulties when they relocate to a new nation for employment, education, or other reasons. Discovering a location to keep their possessions is one of the biggest obstacles. Storage presents specific difficulties for expats in particular. Making a long-term rental commitment may be challenging since you may not be certain how long...
Exchange Of UK Driving Licence For Spanish Driving Licence Agreed
The Spanish Government has finally approved the reciprocal recognition and exchange of driving licenses between Spain and the United Kingdom. The agreement, also establishes the exchange of information on traffic offenses in terms of road safety. This means that holders of a valid UK driving licence can exchange it for a Spanish licence without having...
How To Make Your Expat Home Feel Like Home
If you’ve recently relocated and are experiencing a touch of cultureshock, rest assured that this is a perfectly normal stage of being an expat abroad. Your new expat home may feel strange and anything but homely at first. Perhaps you’re missing your friends and family and all those home comforts that somehow seem much more...