Expats Relocating Abroad - City Guide

Relocating abroad is much more than moving to a new country. It is also moving to a
new city. Therefore other than researching and collecting essential information about your new country, it is important to obtain all relevant data about the city you will be moving and relocating to.

You would need to know where are the shopping centers, hospitals, restaurants, etc'. How to find a reliable real estate agents or a property manager? What are the best and most appropriate schools for your kids? How to use the public transportation and how to find a doctor?

Now imagine, that after two years of living overseas you were requested to relocate to a new city in the same country. Although you are familiar with the country, you will still need to do some research about your new location.

This happened to couple of our friends; one couple had to move from Ottawa to Montreal, and the other from Ottawa to Toronto. Although both cities are located in Canada, for them it felt like a whole new relocating abroad adventure.

So, when you are relocating overseas don't concentrate only on getting to know the country, but also research the destination city. Find out data about accommodation and property, medical treatment, employment, public transportation, schools, shopping, leisure and entertainment, etc'. This will pave your way to a smooth and easy expatriate life.

If you are an expat in Cape Town, London, Pretoria, or any other city and would like to share your city experience, please fill out the form below and tell us your story. We will be happy to add it to our site. (no need to sign up or give your e-mail address). Not sure what to share about your host city? No problem! You can answer our city guide questionnaire in here.

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Looking for more information?

You can browse the expartitae book store and check if there is a guide about your host city,

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If you are looking for a temporary housing you are welcome to search the Apartment Service Worldwide database.

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You can check out the following websites for information about expats lifestyle in other cities around the world:

• Moving to Perth - Information on making the best move of your life all in one place - Immigration to a new life in Perth

• Relocating to Tokyo? Not sure what to expect? Head over to TokyoTopia.com written by my good friend Honor. Honor has been living in Tokyo since 2001 and has some great information to help you familiarize yourself with the city and get ready for the big day. If you have specific questions you'd like to ask but you can't find the answer then drop her a line through her contact us form.

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