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How to Move to New Zealand

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

With Europe continuing to languish in the financial doldrums, and the UK climate enduring an endless cycle of drought, floods and below-average temperatures, the prospect of moving abroad to pastures new is more compelling than ever. New Zealand is becoming increasingly popular as a relocation destination for UK nationals thanks to its favourable climate, English-speaking population, magnificent landscape and excellent quality of life. From basking on the beaches to boarding on the black runs, New Zealand has it all. So what do ... Read more

City of the Month: Adelaide, Australia

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

One of the beauties of being a “modern” city is that it can benefit from careful and intelligent planning. This is the case with Adelaide, an unexpectedly attractive and cultural city, which was founded by Colonel Light in 1836. Light planned the city to include a compact one-square-mile centre based on a grid system with plenty of open space and parkland stretching out from its core and his vision is largely a resounding success. This is a city that has been ... Read more

Finding your favourite foods after you’ve moved abroad

Monday, July 16th, 2012

Before moving abroad it is hard to imagine what things you will miss most about your home country. You may be worried about leaving your family behind and missing out on time with loved ones, missing your favourite shops or your trusted hair dresser, or wishing your best friend was close by to share your thoughts and worries about every day life and its problems. In fact, once you have had time for adjustment, many of these things fall into place. Modern ... Read more

Planning a Working Holiday in Australia

Sunday, July 15th, 2012

Taking a working holiday in Australia is one of the most exciting, challenging and life-changing experiences you can have. Perhaps you are taking a gap year before university, maybe you have just graduated and are in search of a break before you get stuck into your career, or you may simply have been working hard for years and feel in need of a well-earned sabbatical to recharge your batteries and give you a chance to experience something different before settling down ... Read more

City of the Month: Wellington, New Zealand

Monday, July 9th, 2012

Encircled by towering mountains and set around a spectacular stretch of coastline, Wellington is one of the most picturesque Pacific cities.As New Zealand’s third-largest city and administrative capital, Wellington is also very much a cultural capital. This is a place where nature meets high-tech modernity with outstanding results. Music, theatre, dance and fine art events burst from the cultural calendar 365 days a year and yet rugged mountain trails, lush greenery and deep blue seas teeming with marine life are right ... Read more