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A Guide To The Islands Of The UK

The United Kingdom is complicated beast, a dysfunctional family of nations muddling through their differences and staying together through thick and thin. This land of hope and glory is not just a hodge-podge of political and historical alliances seemingly created

Tudor Stanescu, Colchester

Who are you? Before moving to England the first time, I was a recent university graduate, working as a Data Analyst for a one of the largest grocery retailers in Canada. As a Commerce graduate which specialized in Marketing, as

Join Expat Focus For December Drinks In Aid Of Central London Samaritans

On the 8th of December 2015, Expat Focus will be holding an evening of drinks in aid of Central London Samaritans. This will present a great chance to meet other expats living in London, grab a beer or a glass

Lonely In London? You’re Not Alone.

Moving abroad is a brilliant way to immerse yourself in a new culture and give your life a makeover. Many expats decide to make the move for reasons related to their careers, perhaps being relocated by their companies, or to

Interview With Kerry Chislett, Senior Business Development Manager, Pickfords

Kerry, tell us a bit about yourself. What's your background, and how did you come to work at Pickfords? I’m an expat myself; I followed my heart to come to the UK from New Zealand, to join my wife and

Julie Falconer, London

Who are you? I am a London-based travel blogger and speaker. I’m originally from San Francisco, and moved to London after leaving a career in finance. I started writing my blog, A Lady in London, when I moved to the

London – Recommended Blogs

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at London, UK and some of the blogs that might

Finding Your First Expat Home In London: A Brief Guide

Househunting is a challenging task wherever you are. From the first time you fly the nest, to the first time you buy a house, and all the renting and flatsharing in between, finding a place to live is rarely straightforward.

Rami Kremesti, Manchester

Who are you? My name is Rami Kremesti, I am a water treatment specialist and power station chemist. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to the UK in February 2015. What challenges did you face during

Should You Buy Or Build A House In the UK?

When you move to a different country, you are faced with the option of either buying a home or building your own from scratch. These are two different paths that come with their own sets of benefits and challenges. BuyingThe