Moving from the US to Scotland also means adjusting to a different pace of life, different homes, different roads, and quite a few everyday details you probably never thought about before. And where you choose to live can make a big difference. Life in the center of Edinburgh isn’t the same as living in Glasgow, a smaller Scottish town, or a rural community in the Highlands. If you’re considering moving to Scotland from the US,
If you’re considering relocating to New Zealand, you’ve probably already researched the big things. You know you’ll be driving on the left, the seasons are opposite from the US, and you’re probably prepared to hear a few words and phrases you’ve never used before. Smaller differences often catch Americans off guard. From how rent is advertised to how homes are heated, everyday life in New Zealand can take some getting used to. Here are a
Retiring in Italy is a dream for plenty of Americans, but deciding you want to live in Italy is the easy part. Deciding where in Italy can be much harder. The right place depends on the lifestyle you want, how much you plan to travel, and what you hope everyday life in Italy will look like. If you’re considering retiring abroad, here are some of the best places in Italy to put on your list.
If you are moving from the United States to Germany, you may be wondering what to do with all your furniture. Should you ship your sofa, dining table, beds, and dressers overseas, or sell everything and start over after you arrive? For most people, the answer is somewhere in the middle. Some furniture is absolutely worth bringing with you. Other pieces may take up valuable shipping space only to become a headache when they do
Moving to Amsterdam and visiting Amsterdam are two very different experiences. As a visitor, you notice the canals, museums, bicycles, historic buildings, and cafés. Once you live there, you start noticing completely different things: how to get around without thinking about it, where everyone puts their trash, why you need a BSN, how often you actually go grocery shopping, and just how seriously Amsterdam takes bicycle traffic. Your first month is when the city starts
