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Trivial Goodbyes?
Patrick from Ireland takes a different twist on saying goodbye to his friends and family before moving overseas to Algeria.I’ve read a lot of different tips online concerning how to properly say...
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Do You Shower Daily?
Marisa from Barcelona moved to Berlin for a new job and shares her experience of finding a flat.I hadn’t really thought much about how different Berlin would be from Barcelona, except of course the...
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Packing Light
When Davide from Sardinia in Italy found out he was to be offered a job transfer to New Zealand, he was delighted! What he didn’t quite consider was that the job was to start in 3 weeks and he needed...
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Five Ways to Water Where You Are
InterNations member Juanita Kwarteng, the creator of 1000culturalencounters.com, has written this splendid article on how important it is for expats and global nomads to not lose sight of what’s right...
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Go East, Expat?
Work in Singapore, raise your kids in Hong Kong, and retire in India! That would be an ideal curriculum for internationally mobile, high-earning individuals, at least according to HSBC.Recently, in...
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From Expat in Asia to Entrepreneur for Expats
InterNations expat guestblogger Brynne explains why and how she came to establish her own relocation company.My expat journey has taken me from Hong Kong to India to London and beyond. In the process,...
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China and Germany: the New Expat Favorites?
The results of HSBC’s annual Expat Explorer survey are in again! We described the methodology and reported last year’s findings in autumn 2012, so check out our previous post for a brief recap of how...
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Preparing for Your Move: What to Ask Yourself Before You Go (Part l)
Are you considering a move abroad? Our guest blogger Ben discusses important points to think about before you leave.A few weeks ago, I had lunch with a friend. During our conversation, she told me that...
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The Five Worst Places to Live as a Newly Arrived Expat
Every expat knows how difficult it can be to find accommodation upon arrival. Sometimes, this leads to rather absurd housing situations. Here’s a more humorous take on a potentially stressful topic.1)...
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Preparing for Your Move: What to Ask Yourself Before You Go (Part II)
Are you contemplating packing your bags, boarding the next plane, and starting a new life abroad? Splendid idea ─ but no so hasty! Our guest blogger Ben provides a handy checklist that all expats-to-be...
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Book Review: So You’re Moving to Australia?
You are dreaming of diving in the Great Barrier Reef, driving along the Great Ocean Road, or petting a wombat? Imagining a lengthy vacation Down Under no longer does the trick? Occasionally, you’ll...
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How to Make a Complete Mess of Moving Abroad
There’s plenty of advice out there that helps you prepare for your big move abroad and make the transition as smooth as possible. This is not one of those posts.On the contrary: we’ll tell you how to...
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My InterNations: Off the Map
Moving abroad is often a hassle. Now imagine you’re settling in a city you have barely heard of or an unstable country. Perhaps you’ve chosen a place with a tiny expat community and few people to ask...
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Five Foolproof Tips for Planning an International Move
Preparing for your upcoming summer vacation is plenty of fun as long as you don’t start packing three hours before your plane takes off; preparing for your upcoming move, especially an international...
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Seven Magical Tips for Moving Abroad
Seven is a magic number, and with these seven basic tips, organizing your move abroad will hopefully work like a charm!1. Make lists, lists, and more lists.Lists were my saving grace when I moved...
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