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No matter how prepared you are for your move abroad, you will still have to face some culture shock. This is entirely normal, everybody is affected by a change of culture, lifestyle and environment, especially when they first move abroad. It is therefore important to prepare as much as you can. This will make it much easier to cope with the challenge of moving abroad, and you'll feel at home in your new country much faster. So what is culture shock? Culture shock refers ... Read more

From amazing Christmas markets to historical city centres made even more magical by Christmas lights, to ice rinks and Christmas processions, European cities have a lot to offer when it comes to celebrating Christmas. Over the years, Britannia has been all over Europe helping people move abroad even during the Christmas period. Here's our list of favourite cities. Whether you are already living abroad or are only planning to relocate next year, it is really worthwhile to visit any of these cities. ... Read more

In our last post, we have looked at how Christmas is celebrated in some European countries. Because of cultural similarities and the geographical proximity, Christmas traditions in Europe are not so different from the UK. If you look outside Europe, however, this will not always be the case. If you are planning to spend your Christmas overseas, it is always useful to know what to expect and to familiarise yourself with the local traditions. 1. USA Christmas is a widely-celebrated holiday in the USA, ... Read more

Are you an expat planning to spend the Christmas holidays in Europe? While the celebrations will certainly not be exactly like they are in the UK, there are many common elements in different regions, including Christmas trees, lights, Christmas stockings and the singing of Christmas songs. And most importantly, wherever Christmas is celebrated in the world, it is a festive season when families and close friends gather to enjoy the holidays and spend  quality time together. In this post, we will look ... Read more

For our city of the month feature in December, we've chosen a typical Christmas city, Austria's capital, Vienna. Famous for its vibrant culture, elegance and stunning architecture, Vienna is considered to be one of the most liveable cities in Europe, and offers high living standards and a variety of opportunities to expats moving to Austria. Christmas in Vienna Winter is long and generally grey in the Central European region, but the Christmas period is certainly one of the most magical times in Vienna ... Read more