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Young Britons thinking of moving abroad cite the rising cost of living as one of the most important  reasons for considering an expatriate life. Moving to a country where living standards are better and one can find a more rewarding job is indeed every expat's dream. Before taking the plunge, you should thus have a good look at the cost of living in the country you are moving to, consider  your purchasing power, and make detailed financial calculations to ensure that ... Read more

As little as 15 years ago, keeping in touch with friends and family around the world was a real issue as sending letters and parcels was the only effective option. However, in 2011 it's now easier than ever to stay in touch with close friends and relatives wherever they are. Naturally, anyone thinking of moving abroad is likely to be worried about staying in touch with their loved ones back home. So to to help ease your concerns we've put together a ... Read more

Each month on the Britannia blog we're going to bring you our guide of the top five things to do when you first arrive in a new city. This month we're looking at New York. The Big Apple is one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in the world. There's so much to do and see that when you first arrive it can be difficult to know what to do first. Apart from all the important things you need to do ... Read more

Employment opportunities in New Zealand are on the rise again after the Christchurch earthquake in February. Although the number of new job advertisements decreased and hiring slowed down considerably in February, the Manpower Employment Outlook released in June by Manpower New Zealand shows high levels of hiring confidence and an optimistic outlook from New Zealand's employers, especially in the construction sector. So if you are planning to move to New Zealand and are looking for trade or construction-related jobs, now might ... Read more

Earlier this month we shared some tips for helping your kids deal with moving to a new country. In the blog post we emphasised how important it is to make your kids excited about the move before you go. So what's one of the easiest ways to get kids excited? School holidays! In this post we're going to look at the different school holidays around the world to see how they differ from country to country. USA In America, the school holiday runs ... Read more