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6 Reasons To Move to Australia

Australia has always been regarded as one of the most popular destinations among British expats. There are many reasons why you should consider Australia if you are thinking of moving abroad, such as the lifestyle, climate, quality of life and the range of opportunities. We've compiled some of the main reasons why moving to Australia is a great choice for many expats. 1. Economic Opportunities Unlike most European countries, Australia has so far largely avoided to sink into deep recession. Australia is the ... Read more

City of the Month – Melbourne

We have chosen Australia's second largest city, Melbourne for our city of the month feature in January. Melbourne is an extremely popular city among expats from all over the world, and is one of Australia's multicultural centres. Britons moving to Melbourne will discover a city that uniquely combines European culture and style with an easy-going Australian attitude. Multicultural Melbourne Melbourne is one of Australia's most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities, where over one-third of the residents were born overseas, and where there are over ... Read more

Expat Culture Shock and Top Ways to Cope With It

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

Top European Cities For Christmas

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

Christmas Around the World

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
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