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Our Next Dream Has Been Begun
ImageWell at the end of June we hit the three year mark of moving to Australia.  The first six months (out of the last twelve) had been great: Promotions for me, and Paul got into a company he thoroughly enjoyed, we were in a great place, and we felt secure for the first time. The kids were all ticking along well in life too. Things were, shall I say, really really good. Then something happened which I suppose puts the last three years into perspective.
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If I Could Do It All Again
ImageIt may seem obvious, but thoroughly researching the country you intend to move to is vital, not only to ensure you like the area, but also for the specifics of day-to-day living that are often taken for granted. Andy Hunt, ex-professional footballer and current adventure company owner in Belize, advises that getting to know the area you intend to move to stretches far beyond a few weeks holiday and a Google search. Andy comments, “I think you have to live somewhere for a long period to understand the small details of different cultures.
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Furnishing and Décor for your home.
ImageMoving from the UK to a new home overseas is an exciting prospect but with many practical challenges and often some barriers. Purchasing or building a new home is one of the biggest challenges and as a result the question of furnishing and décor is often left as an after thought. But if you think about furniture, curtains, blinds, wallpaper, rugs, bedding and so on as part of your overall plan you can transform your new property into your new home.
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Lyon, France
france-lyon-thumb.jpgMore and more real estate agencies have French and English websites for rentals and sales. But it is easier to connect to lesiteimmo.com or seloger.com because both of them provide an English version of classified ads by professionals. The ads give you information about rentals and sales: type of property, rooms, budget, living space, type of heating, fees… as well as emails and telephone numbers to contact the agencies.
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One Year in Metro Vancouver
Image"I still remember stepping off that plane one year ago, walking down the steps at Vancouver Airport, hoping that I'd be able to get a Work Permit at the POE. Thank goodness that went ok! Living in Vancouver for a year has been a fantastic experience. This place has well and truly become my home, a laid back culture and a wonderful selection of things to do." British Expats member, CanadJimmy, shares how his first year in Vancouver has been for him.
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Costa Blanca Samaritans
Image4th July 2008 saw the launch of Costa Blanca Samaritans, an organisation registered with the Generalitat Valenciana, with the objective of providing a telephone- based, English language support service for people experiencing emotional distress and who might be suicidal.  The service is modelled on that offered for more than 50 years in the U.K. by Samaritans, and which has spread to almost 40 countries around the world but not, until now that is, Spain!
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UK Skilled Workers in Hot Demand Down Under
ImageThe Australian Government is hosting an employment expo in London during September to help employers find skilled workers from the UK, a Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) spokesman said today. There is still a critical need for skilled workers across a range of Australian industries. The last expo was a big success for both industry representatives and people attending: 90 per cent of participants said they would recommend future expos to friends.
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