Living abroad for a month or two to test a few places
Mar 27th 2011, 11:34 am
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Living abroad for a month or two to test a few places
Hi, I've long been thinking about moving abroad. I'm currently in part time education in England, which should hopefully (if I pass) be finished in a few months time.
I'm thinking as a holiday, as well as a break after a long course and also to test a few countries out to live in one or two places for a month at a time. Is this feasible, in terms of just a short term rent a flat or something for one month? I've got a bit of money saved up, which would cover it so I would like to do this. Could anyone recommend the best way of doing this, renting a place and maybe destinations to go to? Thanks.
I'm thinking as a holiday, as well as a break after a long course and also to test a few countries out to live in one or two places for a month at a time. Is this feasible, in terms of just a short term rent a flat or something for one month? I've got a bit of money saved up, which would cover it so I would like to do this. Could anyone recommend the best way of doing this, renting a place and maybe destinations to go to? Thanks.
Apr 4th 2011, 11:50 pm
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Re: Living abroad for a month or two to test a few places
I've met people traveling this way, it seemed very sensible to me.
I think you should start with a proposed itinerary, the world is a big place & it really depends on what you'd like to see & experience.
I think you should start with a proposed itinerary, the world is a big place & it really depends on what you'd like to see & experience.
Apr 5th 2011, 12:40 am
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Re: Living abroad for a month or two to test a few places
If you're looking for somewhere you might live, it's probably best to narrow it down to places where you would be eligible to do so. You also have the old problem that a holiday is nothing like living somewhere.
Apr 5th 2011, 5:24 pm
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Re: Living abroad for a month or two to test a few places
Sounds like a good sensible plan. You could maybe even
stay cheaply in youth hostels.
Good luck
stay cheaply in youth hostels.
Good luck
Sep 29th 2011, 10:51 am
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Re: Living abroad for a month or two to test a few places
which city is the best to live in us.
Mar 3rd 2012, 7:44 am
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Re: Living abroad for a month or two to test a few places
This is a good point. Having moved countries a few times myself due to work, I have found that sometimes it can take me at least a couple of years to settle and get used to everything. Maybe others will adapt quicker but I find it can takes ages to get everything sorted such as driving licences, tax, etc. Moving every few months would drive me nuts. However, I thing the OP is thinking more a holiday which would work fine and I wish him happy hunting.
Mar 3rd 2012, 10:09 pm
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Re: Living abroad for a month or two to test a few places
This is a good point. Having moved countries a few times myself due to work, I have found that sometimes it can take me at least a couple of years to settle and get used to everything. Maybe others will adapt quicker but I find it can takes ages to get everything sorted such as driving licences, tax, etc. Moving every few months would drive me nuts. However, I thing the OP is thinking more a holiday which would work fine and I wish him happy hunting.
You realise the post you just answered is a year old?
