Leaving your home country and moving to a new land sounds exciting; like experiencing a fresh start in your life. You may be moving for business, marriage or just for a long holiday but you can go right or wrong while deciding on this.
Many factors can hamper your joy if not considered well; climate, budget, facilities, food, culture, rules and more should be examined before moving abroad in order to weight your decision better.
Even in our home country, we fall ill due to weather. When moving overseas, are you positively sure that you can handle sun and warmer temperatures or the other way around?
Hence, you should know you health status well before you move. If you are someone who easily adjusts to change, then you probably have nothing to worry about.
Are your pockets full or empty? First, make time to plan and set up a budget since, lack of financial planning could cost you more in the long-run.
Do not be shocked if an unexpected cost occurs. For example, you may have to pay a huge amount for a furniture repair or renting a car.
Therefore, set the budget before you set the excitement of moving! Know what the shift is going to cost so you are prepared and aware of your expenditure.
It is important that you get gradually adopted to the culture so that you feel comfortable in the new country of residence. Make new friends, share your experiences and get to know their interests.
You may attend expat events or just be at the good hangouts with your colleagues. You will slowly follow the dressing style and eating habits practiced in the new place.
It takes time, but practicing the new culture will allow you to mingle, get settled sooner and at the same time, broaden your horizons and mindset.
Before moving, find out the medical insurance schemes in your overseas country or examine whether it is better to continue your current scheme abroad.
Some companies will only insure you in your resident country, while others provide limited international coverage.
Also, it would be wise to take a look at nearby hospitals and other available medical facilities.
Homesickness is an inevitable situation faced by many people who have moved. This lives with you until you settle in the new place.
Also, you mostly feel lonely if you are unwell or if you can not reach to your home on special occasions. Maybe hearing a little bit from a family member can help you feel relaxed..
These days, international calling is just a part of your usual expense and does not cost you a living. You just dial the number and you are connected to your loved ones at an affordable price.
At your new country, try to find a restaurant that satisfy your tastes and at the same time allow yourself to explore the local cuisine!
However, before you jump on the appetising food, get to know what suits you best. Try to eat what is healthy and not what looks delicious.
If you still want to taste your home country’s traditional recipes and you are moving to a large city, then you will probably have the opportunity as big cities offer a variety of ethnic cuisines.