Dreaming of and escape Down Under? Daunted by the task ahead? No idea where to begin? Look no further than So, you're moving to Australia? This book navigates an invaluable 6 step process for those moving from the UK to Australia. From planning your move, the emotional journey, through to the practicalities at each step of the transition, you'll know what to expect and when. This book guides you through these 6 essential steps to planning, managing and handling your move: Size Up: Is this move right for you? What to consider before taking the leap Embark: Essentials for stress-free preparation and departure from the UK Take up residence: How to set up home and establish a routine Tackle the necessities: Sorting out key registrations and administration Learn the ropes: A guide to settling in and adjusting to Australian life Explore & discover: Getting out and about to make the most of life Down Under Sharon Swift's move to Sydney was her 18th international relocation. In addition to a step-by-step move plan, this book chronicles a lifetime of expat experiences, the ups and downs, and addresses the crucial emotional aspects of undertaking an international relocation. Here's what people are saying about So, you're moving to Australia?: ""What a well written book, with humour and good detail. Good that you admit your difficulties and how you coped, and just as important to show that Ian's side was different. You are spot on with how you've addressed the work culture - we've experienced the same issues. Having bought guide books to help us move, I wish yours was available then"" - Lucia, Sheffield to Sydney 2009 ""I really enjoyed the book. It's a very detailed, honest description of life here and you show a very good insight into Australian culture. I also like that you address the emotional aspect of moving and talk about how you and Ian settled at different paces. I think this will be really helpful, wish i'd had it when i arrived."" Amanda - Nottingham to Sydney 2008

Considering a move to Ireland? C L Mitchell uses her first hand knowledge and experience of relocating to Ireland to provide this easy to read, comprehensive guide. Packed with practical and essential information including immigration, housing, work, education, and culture, it provides everything you need to settle into your new life in Ireland. Included in this guide: - Essential information about moving to Ireland, including immigration, costs and considerations, preparing for the move, and relocating with pets. - Practical information on setting up your daily life, including renting or buying property, setting up utilities, healthcare, banking, and shopping. - Information about childcare and education options available in Ireland. - Guide to working and studying in Ireland. - Detailed guide on getting around Ireland by public transport, bicycle, and vehicle, including information about owning a vehicle and obtaining an Irish drivers licence.

National Best Selling Author and International Speaker poses Questions Everyone Needs to ask. Why Ask Why contains seventy thought-provoking questions to find answers to building a better life. To go where you want to be, you have to ask the right questions. Does the path you're on capture your heart? How old is your attitude? Do you quit after victory? If you find an excuse, do you pick it up? Are you having fun yet? Get caught dreaming, advises Mason. It's often a lack of imagination that keeps a person from his or her true potential. Learn the secrets all successful people know, the power of asking the right questions.

Moon Travel Guides: Make Your Move! From visas, to job-hunting, to cultural assimilation, get a head start on your life-changing move with Moon Living Abroad Australia. Inside you'll find: Practical information on setting up the essentials, including visas, finances, employment, education, and healthcare Firsthand insight from experienced expat and Melbourne local Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey on the country she now calls home Tips on finding housing that suits your needs and budget, whether you're renting or buying A thorough survey of the many regions, provinces, and individual cultures that Australia encompasses to help you find the right new home for you Interviews with other expats who share their personal experiences building successful lives abroad How to plan a fact-finding trip before making the move to familiarize yourself with aspects of daily life in Australia: internet and phone access, schooling, banking, insurance, travel, transportation, and more Special tips for those making the move with children or pets Moon Living Abroad Australia takes the hassle out of planning your move, giving you the insider tips, practical resources, and local know-how to start your new life abroad!

There has to be more to life than this. How many times have you said that to yourself lately? You are not alone. There has never been a better time to take the leap and move abroad. Four-time expat and travel expert Jessica Drucker distills 15 years of living, working and traveling abroad into an amazingly simple recipe that anyone can follow. In the long tradition of Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Work Week, Marie Kondo's decluttering framework and Bill Bryson's travel memoirs, How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do provides a practical step-by-step guide and personal anecdotes to get you abroad, whether you're looking to start over, retire, reignite your career, or show your kids the world.Drucker demystifies the process of setting up life in a different country, clarifying topics such as: **How to finance your move**How to get a job abroad **How to pay your taxes **How to blend in like a spy, even when you stick out like a sore thumb**How to learn any language. This book is for you if: You want to escape the rat race, Your heart breaks after every vacation, You spent your childhood dreaming of living abroad, but don't know when you are going to take the leap, You have always thought you would retire abroad (why not go now?), You're tired of the politics, consumerism or 5am starts, You are looking for somewhere safer for your kids (or your sanity!), You are tired of a dead-end job or career, You feel like you will never get to a place where you 'have enough', You know you want to move abroad but others around you think you have lost your mind.When you move abroad, you join nearly nine million other Americans who have decided to do the same. There is nothing magical that got them there and not you. They simply committed to the idea and followed a process. How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do connects you to that group of people, helps you sidestep expensive and time-consuming pitfalls, and helps you get realistic about how to make your

I ALWAYS WANTED TO DO SOMETHING FOR OTHERS. But did I? I attempted to hold higher moral grounds, about everything - helping those in need, not judging others based on class, caste, religion, beliefs or values - were just some of them. Lofty ideals only and no action to speak of. With so many issues, small or big, social or moral, which one do I really believe in enough to champion? What has made a difference for me, and would make an impact for others? I juggled with these questions often, but remained a latte sipping intellectual 'discussing' the issues affecting our world. It was getting quite apparent that I just complained about those problems and, each time, added more empty words and skepticism. One day, when I was in the world bashing mood for every problem in our society, my husband pointed out that I probably don't even know what I stand for. He asked me to check if there was anything I truly believed in enough to do something about. I paused, and it didn't take me long to figure it out. I was born in India, and belong to the generation that had seen the shift from the joint to nuclear family structure, as people moved from their rural base to urban centers for jobs. Girls in joint rural families were not encouraged to go outside of the confines of their family compounds, but things changed when they started moving to cities with their husbands. Those women not only began to get an education, but also ensured their next generation had even better opportunities. Quite expectedly, nothing short of revolution took place and continues to strengthen India. Most well-to-do, middle-class (and upwards) Indian households have housekeepers. They are, more often than not, young children from poor, uneducated families who serve in the homes where children's education is a top priority. These housekeepers, just like the women in rural set up, seldom have the opportunity for education and not much has changed for them. So, I started writing my thoughts and observations which took the shape of a book that I called, 'The Fortunate Child'. The premise is that every child that gets the opportunity for education is a fortunate one. In this work of fiction, I have attempted to use a simple storyline to explore how people find courage to do what they champion. Its main characters believe that education has the power to address a majority of issues in the world today. Writing this book has given me the opportunity to progress from believing in this cause, and doing something about it. A baby step for sure, but a right one I hope. The Fortunate Child is a story of a girl who found the inspiration and courage to champion education for all. She dreams of educating others, but gets distracted by superficial social norms and her own selfish limitations until facing a tragedy that calls her to act. This book explores her journey of treading the complex world of prejudice, unfairness, inspiration, and justice."