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We are a retired couple. Next year we will be moving to the town of Pineto, in the Province of Teramo (Abruzzo). We think we would benefit from the services of a relocation agent. However, when we look at ads on the internet for relocation agents, they all seem to be in the north or the big cities - Rome, Milan, etc. Anybody know of agents working in Abruzzo?

Thank you in advance - if we become residents of Austria through a settlement Visa (retirees from us / not working), are we limited to travel in the Schengen countries for 90 days out of 180 or are we entitled to unlimited travel? We really want to be serial travelers for the next 2 or 3 years throughout Europe but feel handcuffed a bit. I am getting cross eyed trying to read up but still not sure.

Dear All, I am planning to rent a nice flat for couple of months in Budapest, i found this agency called Midterm Budapest. Do you know them? Is it some big agency ? Many Thanks Kim Greetings from Toronto

Hi guys, I'm really interested in moving to Eindhoven. What advice is there for a family of three with a five-year-old child? I'm a Portuguese executive chef. For the last 10 years, I've lived in Greece. I understand a little German because the last two years I've been working winter seasons in Austria also as an executicve chef. I would like to hear school recommendations and house sites and if possible job sites. Thanks and sorry for a lot of questions.

My daughter is in in 9th grade (age 14-15) in California. We are looking for a boarding school in Scandinavia that has courses in English as she only speaks English and French fluently- No Danish. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Hi all. My family and I are hoping to relocate to NZ in the new year from South Africa. I have two kids. My youngest has some learning difficulties and I have been homeschooling her as public school here wasn't a viable option. What options are available in New Zealand for her? Is homeschooling still possible?

Hello and thank you in advance for your response(s). My wife and I are planning on retiring and moving to Austria from the USA in June 2020. We have been to the Austrian Embassy website for instructions on the procedures and most information we have reviewed makes sense. We are still not clear on which application we are to fill out - We are planning on staying at least 2 years and likely much longer. Are we filling out an application for temporary residence or long term residence?

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I've recently read the interviews of expats in Ireland, and they're all very positive, but some of Joanna's comments concerned me. She wrote/said:
"Dubliners are very friendly on the outside, but rarely share their real feelings and thoughts. I have a feeling they sometimes tend to look down on or be a bit patronising towards immigrants."
Do you agree with this, in Dublin or the whole island? This is a major concern for me because I would not want to live somewhere where I couldn't make meaningful relationships and/or where I didn't feel welcome/wanted.

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What are the best neighborhoods to live in with my family if my employment is in assago? What are the available transportation options and type of home options (3 bedrooms)

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We are looking to meet with expats throughout Tuscany and Umbria to see where we want to live. We are coming in March and will be in Pontremoli, Lucca, Pistoia, Terni, and Perugia. We would love to take an expat couple out to dinner to "pick their brains." Grazie mille Tom and Diane

Hi, I am planning to go to Riyadh for a new job in January 2020. Can my children join an international school at the start of the second term? Has anybody had the same experience? Thank you. M Abu Safieh

I have deported by Saudi Arabia on 15/10/2019 for the reason of holding 2 visa could I travel Qatar for new job visa

I work in technology in a top tier US bank. I have been offered a potential opportunity to move to London. I currently reside in NJ and work in New York City. I am married with two kid (6 & 3). We also own a house in NJ. Looking for advice from expats with similar experience to advice on salary negotiation, tax consideration for UK and US, overall rental costs for a two bedroom and other considerations. I am trying to get an idea what I should I expect so I can better negotiate with HR. I currently make USD $150K and our US mortgage is USD 3k.

Hi, I'm thinking about moving to New Zealand with family from Ireland. Wanted advice.

I was recently offered a job in Saudi Arabia. The company has offices in both Riyadh and Jeddah. Which of these cities is better for an expat to settle in? How do they compare when it comes to public transport, healthcare and schools? Hoping someone can advise.

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I would very much appreciate the input of anybody that has experience in this matter. I want to move back to Italy after 25 years in the States. My children were born in the States and have been going to school here, so they would attend middle and high school In Italy. Eventually they may want to come back to the US to go to college, and I am wondering if it would be a problem that they don’t come from the US school system.
Thanks

Hi :) I am planning to relocate to Frankfurt with my 3 children (ages 9,5,5). They are currently enrolled in a British international school. I am questioning the options of state bilingual schools as schooling support is not included in my relocation. Can you help with a list of bilingual schools in Frankfurt?

Hi I currently work as a financial services contractor in the UK and am considering looking for similar work in Qatar or Dubai. Can anyone suggest an agency or company to contact for information or vacancies. I tried searching from the UK but a\m worried about scam companies. Thanks Ann-Marie

Hi, I will be moving to Abu Dhabi soon and when checking different apartments for rent, the pictures from the kitchen area shows no fridge, kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher. Do you know if the appliances are included or do you have to buy them? Can anyone advise on this? Thanks

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I am leaving on a two-month business trip to Mozambique in Africa early next year. Should I worry about malaria in the country? Are there ways to prevent malaria without taking medicine? What will the weather be like that time of year? Thanks.

Hi everyone! Just joined this community…I would be immensely grateful for some tips regarding the rather unique situation I face and online searches yield no outcomes! I just love KL and have visited numerous times. I got an offer to work for a high school in KL in early 2017, got the VDR and arrived in KL in August 2017. To my chagrin, the school had very poor enrollments, faculty were all trying to search for other jobs and the school was obviously going thru a tough patch. I obtained the employment pass and was told to go back to India and would be called when things improve!!!

I have been working as a marketing coordinator for 9 years in Saudi Arabia. I'm comparing immigrating to SWEDEN VS NORWAY. The condition of immigrating is almost identical such as you can obtain a study visa and after it has expired, I can apply for a residency visa .

My question is can I apply for a tourist visa for both Norway and Sweden and after I arrive go search for a job ? And how can I check for college expenses online? Can I take my wife and son?



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I am currently looking to move to Prague with my partner. I am working in UK at the moment in a job which allows me to work remotely. When moving to Czech Republic is it possible for me to keep the job i currently have or do I have to look for a job in CZ.

If I can keep the job and work remotely in CZ what would I have to do in terms of government/taxes/applying for certain things?

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I recently arrived in Argentina and am not feeling well. I do not have medical insurance, but am afraid that I may need to go see a doctor one of these days. Will I be able to go to a hospital or a doctor's office? Is medical care in Argentina expensive?

Hi all, we just found out my husband got accepted for a job in Saudi Arabia. We don't have all of the details of the contract yet but I am pretty nervous. What living options do Westerners have in this country? What are the safest options? What steps can we take to get safe accommodation? Looking forward to any responses.