When moving abroad, it’s inevitable that you’ll experience some form of culture shock. Culture shock is the experience of moving to an alien environment in which the unfamiliarity leads to an increase in anxiety and nerves. After the initial excitement of arriving in your new country, it can take weeks,...
In January 2018, I bought a one-way ticket to Australia. I used the working holiday visa to stay in the country for 12 - 24 months and I headed to the land down under with a suitcase and my fear of spiders in tow. One of the most common subjects which...
Portugal has become a hotspot for both American and European expats, but it often remains a vacation-home destination, rather than a permanent residence. This makes Portugal the perfect place for an authentic, European experience. Situated on the border of Spain, and renowned for its welcoming culture, it’s little wonder you’re...
It feels as if the spotlight has turned on New Zealand in recent years, and for good reason. The country is notoriously safe, has one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, and is home to the infamous All Blacks rugby team. But marveling their sportsmanship is a far cry...
Okay, okay, hear us out. Before we get a lot of angry comments from people of all ages. We’re going to lay the bottom line out right here. No. You are NEVER too old to move abroad. What we are going to do, is argue why this is the case. Because whether you’re...
Reasons to move abroad vary from person to person, and if you move abroad alone, your priorities will differ to someone in a relationship or with a family. Whilst others are out looking for the best school districts, you’ll most likely be looking for cities with the best expat communities or...
There are no two-ways about it, moving is expensive. Which makes moving abroad, even more so. The good news is, the incredible experience of moving to a new country will be worth it. But it still makes sense to start considering the costs as soon as possible. Does the move make...
One of the biggest stigmas in the Western world, is the inability to do anything alone. It's a ridiculous phenomenon when half of our activities don't actually require somebody to be stood by your side. From everyday activities like going to the movies, to bigger life choices such as moving, the...
After moving people's belongings for over 30 years, we think we know a thing or two about moving abroad. Both personally, and professionally. The Moving Doctor himself recently relocated to The Netherlands from the USA...
Most of us dream of visiting the city of love, so it’s unsurprising that so many Americans decide to make the move more permanent. From the local boulangerie with its daily baked pastries and bread to the incredible amount of cheese - literally, cheese is EVERYWHERE - the food is enough...