Expats - Know before you go

The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued some wise advise for British expats before they move abroad.

Check it all out here :

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/before-you-go/


It basically covers:

1) Research your destination i.e. do your homework!

2) Consider your housing options. Rent Vs Buy

3) Know local laws!

4) Get legal advice. Visas are tricky things.

5) Think about your health and what coverage you need.

6) Consider your finances, living costs, how will pensions be affected?

7) Taxes? Ugh.

8) How will exchange rates affect your standard of living if they change?

9) Tell the right people in UK government you are leaving. Customs, Pensions etc

10) Integrate with the local people. Expats groups are wonderful support, but to really live in a country, you have to get to know the natives.

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

American Beds

Expat Life - Bed sizes

Once upon a time, ten years ago, a lovely English lass moved to America with her English King sized sheets. She ordered a King sized bed on next day delivery and was looking forward to a decent nights sleep far from home, but in familiar bedding.

Would you believe that an American King is bigger than an English King? Ofcourse you would. Everything is super sized over here!!!

So although the English lass was delighted with her oversized sleeping arrangement she had to go out and buy all new bedding for her new bigger bed!

Look here for details: Mattress size dimension chart


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