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 just to confuse tourists, but a glorious landscape of green and pleasant vistas. Floating proudly … Read more
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 you can imagine I was not very fond of my position as a Data Analyst, … Read more
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 of wine, and show your support for Samaritans. Plus, the first drink is on us! … Read more
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 set up their own business in a place where the overheads are lower than they … Read more
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 childhood sweetheart, so one could call me a ‘stealth expat’! Prior to that I lived … Read more
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 UK. Originally it was a way to keep in touch with people back home and … Read more
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 be useful for expats there. Girl Gone Londonhttp://girlgonelondon.com/ The blog of an expat who moved … Read more
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. For many expats, England’s capital city is a dream destination. A multicultural city filled with … Read more
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 the move?Finding accommodation and setting up a bank account. How did you find somewhere to … Read more
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 main advantage of buying an existing home is that you can complete the deal and … Read more