Channel 4 is looking for people with a story of ‘home’
Do you have a deep emotional attachment to your home? If you do, Channel 4 television in the UK want to hear your story!
10 tips to overcome culture shock when emigrating
‘Everyone knows that moving home ranks among the most stressful of life experiences; add to that the need to integrate into a completely new culture, and the emotional implications can be off the scale. There are ways to make the culture shock and the resulting period of adjustment more bearable, and thus to overcome the impact.’ Wayne Green of Love Removals writes in with 10 top tips to consider.
The Family Guide to Moving Home
As an expat, you will be all too familiar with the stresses of moving away and reversing the process can be equally stressful—especially when there’s family involved. But help is at hand, with Removal Services Scotland’s excellent The Ultimate Family Moving Guide.
Expat insights into life in Portugal
“Portugal is a popular destination for expats as well as tourists, with communities dotted throughout the country, most notably the Algarve. The favourable weather and excellent cuisine make it easy to see why, too. But once expats relocate here they can be subjected to life-changing experiences and learn valuable lessons from their Portuguese neighbours.” Jamie Waddell gives us the insights of three English-speaking expats who made the move to Portugal.
School traditions from around the globe
The first day of school is a big day in any child’s life. Here’s a charming cartoon animation about school traditions from around the world, narrated by some little kids.
Ask the expats: Top tips for settling in abroad
“Relocating is always a tough task and settling in to a new culture/environment can be extremely problematic. No matter how many expert guides you read, the fact is that there is nobody better qualified to give you advice than somebody who’s had to do it themselves!” Jamie Waddell has compiled a list of useful hints to smooth the path for new expat arrivals.