When Romania joined the European Union, everyone focused on Romanians moving to other European countries. Yes, large numbers of Romanians have left for greater opportunities. But Romania has a lot to offer. From pristine snowy mountains to the Black Sea, this is a beautiful country. Because the legend of Dracula is set in Transylvania, we Read More >
Category Archives: Moving House
When You’ve Gotta Move to Ottawa
People seem to love to hate Ottawa. It’s boring, they say. But maybe they are just hoping to keep it as low-key and laid back as it is. Ottawa doesn’t have as many big-name concerts or high-profile tourist destinations as some of Canada’s other major cities. It’s the capital, so it’s pretty buttoned down. So Read More >
Housing in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is an attractive place to live and work. Irish citizens don’t have to worry about much red tape to relocate. You do need to report to the immigration police and register with the local authority in your new town, but as an EU citizen, you have a legal right to work and housing Read More >
How Not to Pack a Box for Moving
Packing a box seems like a pretty basic thing to do, but anyone who has moved house once can tell you it can go wrong in more ways than you’d think. Some things are pretty obvious, like wrapping fragile items. But other things are often learned the hard way. Moving house is stressful. The last Read More >
Moving Overseas with Your Pet
Flying with your pet is not as simple as you might think. Bringing your dog on an airplane isn’t just a matter of buying him a ticket. When you are flying with your cat, you might not get to stow him away under your seat in his familiar travel carrier. If you planning an overseas Read More >
Making Yourself at Home in a New Country
Moving to a new country isn’t easy. If you go as a student, you’ll have a lot of structured ways to learn about the place and settle in. But if you go for work or to be with a partner, you’ll have to make your own way socially to a greater degree. To build a Read More >
Three Tips for Dealing with Homesickness
Arguably, the Irish are the most homesick people in the world. We’ve settled nearly everywhere, and the proof of this is not dusty old census records. It’s Irish pubs and cultural organization and St. Patrick’s Day parades that show that our sense of identity persists for generations after we leave this island. If Irish immigrants Read More >
Could You Move to New Zealand?
Did the All Blacks catch your eye during the Guinness series and inspire you to learn more about the land of the haka? If you liked the film versions of The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, maybe you noticed the stunning scenery and started dreaming about living somewhere that gorgeous. Could you really Read More >
Following the Sun to Spain?
This is the time of year when dreams of moving to a sunnier climate strike. The rain and the cold are setting in and it is only going to get worse. Could you relocate to somewhere warmer? Maybe you’re a student looking to spend a year studying abroad or a retiree ready to enjoy your Read More >
Going Dutch – Netherlands
Irish citizens have a fairly easy time relocating to other EU countries. Historically, we’ve headed to other English-speaking countries, but with the ease of immigrating to another EU country makes a move to the continent more tempting. What can you expect if you go Dutch and move to the Netherlands? Yes, people often speak English, Read More >