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Advice on staying sane and healthy while moving overseas and more

Life For a Life forest in the Chew Valley in Somerset

Life For a Life

“One of the sad facts of life is that one day you will not be around. Unless you have it written into your will, the likelihood is that your mortal remains will stay in the country of your demise. Suppose you could find a wonderful way of returning the ashes of a loved one to the UK for interment and at the same time contribute to the environment and local charities?” Peter Forrester of UK charity Life For a Life explains how you can have a living memorial at “home”.

An expat’s relocation checklist

“Moving day is getting closer! Before you leave, there are so many things to be taken care of. You’re worried about forgetting something? Well, don’t worry!” Linzi Eisemann of Directmoving® with a handy detailed checklist to make sure your big move all goes to plan.