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,...
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...
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...
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...
Yes, the national language across the US is the same, but with Texas larger in size than France, you'll be unsurprised to hear that each state is as unique in its culture and climate as you'd find across Europe. Different specialty dishes, a variety of norms, even the laws differ...
So the moving crew has driven off with all your things, your house being called an “empty nest” is an understatement and as you realize everything has now gone except for a few suitcases, you start to think, where is all my stuff and how can I track it? Like...
We had a move date postponed today due to "Sheba" the cat going missing from its owner's residence. This is the 3rd time this year that move dates have had to be cancelled due to cats going MIA. We are happy to accommodate and change move dates but please be...
[caption id="attachment_1037" align="alignleft" width="300"] Maersk Alabama[/caption] We watched Captain Philips last night at the movies. What a great movie and a good insight into what goes on behind the scenes with ships and its cargo. Captain Philips is a very brave man and played so well by Tom Hanks. Next time you...