IntlMOVE has helped many families and individuals relocate internationally for a new job, retirement or for a new experience.
Shipping your household goods and personal effects overseas is easy when you hire IntlMOVE to be your Internationals Movers.
Shipping your household goods overseas requires experience and knowledge that IntlMOVE possess.
Look no further, IntlMOVE is the right company for you!
Dealing with Being Homesick
So, you have fully settled into your new country, your household goods and personal effects were safely delivered by IntlMOVE making your place a real home, but you starting to miss your friends, family and your old way of life.
Welcome to the beginning stage of being homesick.
Keep your head up because if you keep an open mind, you can get through it!
Keep in mind that moving overseas takes a lot of courage.
Even when you move through the culture shock stage, you will still have days when you miss your friends and family.
However, as you adapt to your new surroundings, you will start to feel like your new country is your home.
Most people who move overseas are really glad they decided to move.
The rich and rewarding experience helped shape their lives and career.
The international move took them in directions they did not think possible.
The first thing to do when you start to feel homesick is recognize the signs.
You will notice a difference in your sleeping patterns.
You will tend to become more withdrawn from social groups and lose your desire to interact with other people.
You might even start to feel depressed.
Don’t despair because this is a normal phase most people experience when moving overseas.
Stay Busy
It’s easy to tell you not to worry because it is easier said than done, but there are things you can do to help the situation.
The first thing to do is stay busy.
Staying busy serves two purposes.
You will keep your mind off being homesick and you will also find different things in your new country that you like.
Try to go out to eat, go to the gym, go to social events or even just go for a walk in the evenings.
Don’t stay home!
Sitting at home only gives you more time to think about being homesick and more time to spend online talking to the people you miss back home.
Open up to People
You might have a person at work who you feel you might have fun with if you hang out once in a while.
Ask this person to go to lunch one day!
Sometimes people feel uncomfortable making new friends because they are too shy to ask people to hang out.
Just know that other people can be shy too, so more often than not they will be happy you took the initiative to advance the friendship.
Don’t limit your social network to people from work.
If you see the same person while getting coffee in the morning or at the gym, strike up a conversation.
You will likely meet some people you feel connected to and some people who have nothing in common with you.
Building a new social network is kind of like dating, you will find some friends you like and you will find some friends you can do without.
The more people you meet, the more likely you are to find people whose company you enjoy.
Stay Connected
It goes without saying that you will want to stay in touch with loved ones back home.
Skype, email and inexpensive phone plans make this easy!
Staying connected with your family and friends back home will make moving overseas a lot easier.
Although, don’t spend too much reminiscing about your life back in the United States.
You are in a new country, so make it work!
Don’t pass up the opportunity to make new friends so you can stay home and talk to you old friends.
A healthy mix of your old and new life is the key to a successful international move.
International travel has become much easier in recent years, so don’t feel like you will never see the people you care about.
You can make regular trips home.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
IntlMOVE: Moving to Norway
IntlMOVE (http://www.intlmove.com/) can handle all of your international shipping needs to Norway.
IntlMOVE can help you whether you are moving for a short period of time, or you are making a permanent move.
A move consultant will answer all questions related to your international shipment and will communicate with you throughout the entire moving process.
Your items will be safe with IntlMOVE, which is known for its dependable and exceptional service.
If you are shipping your entire household overseas, IntlMOVE has the resources needed for full container loads (FCL).
If your international shipment is less than container load (LCL), IntlMOVE can handle your overseas moving needs.
Norway is located in northern Europe.
The country is sometimes called the Land of the Midnight Sun.
The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon where the sun is visible at midnight.
You can see this extraordinary wonder June 12 through July 1 at the Arctic Circle.
The capital of Norway is Oslo, which is where the Nobel Peace prize is awarded every year.
The population of the Northern European country is 4.8 million.
The size of the country is comparable to the state of Montana.
Although the Nordic country rates 6th in size in Europe for its land mass, it ranks 38th in population.
In fact, there are more Norwegian descendants living in the United States than Norwegians living in Norway.
However, Norway offers a very high quality of living which is why more than half of the population growth has recently come from immigration.
What to do in Norway
Due to the mountainous terrain, Norway is famous for skiing and snowboarding.
If you have never tried these popular sports, consider taking lessons.
The winters can be brutal, so learn to embrace the country’s climate by enjoying outdoor winter activities.
Norway is known for its beautiful landscapes and picturesque scenery.
If you are a nature lover, there are so many things to see in this breathtaking country.
Visit waterfalls, grasslands, mountain ranges or bucolic countrysides.
Tourists also visit Norway year after year to witness the fjord-lined coast.
Take a hike along the Jostedalsbreen, which is the largest glacier in Europe.
If you are into history, art or other cultural activities, Norway has a lot to offer.
There are many museums, historical buildings and sites and natural attractions.
Norwegian Culture
Although many people in Norway can communicate in English, you should make an effort to learn the local language.
Taking the time to study the Norwegian language will give you insights into their culture, which may not be apparent otherwise.
Sami, which is the language of the indigenous people of Norway, is recognized as an official language in some districts.
The main religion in Norway is Christian Protestant, which has influenced many aspects of the Nordic country.
Education is free in Norway, and this even includes universities.
The people of Norway are avid readers and read more than any other country in the world.
In addition to this nation’s love of the written word, this country is also one of the wealthiest countries in the world per capita.
Norwegian Food
Like many Western countries, you will find ethnic influences in the food you will find in Norwegian households and restaurants.
You can enjoy different foods like pasta, pizza, sushi and just about any other international favorite.
However, there are some traditional foods that are regularly enjoyed.
Traditional Norwegian meals are largely based around game and fish.
Smoked salmon is enjoyed around the world and is a favorite meal Norway.
Although shellfish were never eaten in Norway, recently prawns, crabs, mussels and lobster are showing up at the dinner table.
Atlantic cod is also a delicious staple in Norwegian cuisine that is also one of Norway’s largest food exports.
Moose, reindeer, duck, lamb and fowl are meats with distinct tastes that are commonly served at social occasions.
IntlMOVE can help you whether you are moving for a short period of time, or you are making a permanent move.
A move consultant will answer all questions related to your international shipment and will communicate with you throughout the entire moving process.
Your items will be safe with IntlMOVE, which is known for its dependable and exceptional service.
If you are shipping your entire household overseas, IntlMOVE has the resources needed for full container loads (FCL).
If your international shipment is less than container load (LCL), IntlMOVE can handle your overseas moving needs.
Norway is located in northern Europe.
The country is sometimes called the Land of the Midnight Sun.
The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon where the sun is visible at midnight.
You can see this extraordinary wonder June 12 through July 1 at the Arctic Circle.
The capital of Norway is Oslo, which is where the Nobel Peace prize is awarded every year.
The population of the Northern European country is 4.8 million.
The size of the country is comparable to the state of Montana.
Although the Nordic country rates 6th in size in Europe for its land mass, it ranks 38th in population.
In fact, there are more Norwegian descendants living in the United States than Norwegians living in Norway.
However, Norway offers a very high quality of living which is why more than half of the population growth has recently come from immigration.
What to do in Norway
Due to the mountainous terrain, Norway is famous for skiing and snowboarding.
If you have never tried these popular sports, consider taking lessons.
The winters can be brutal, so learn to embrace the country’s climate by enjoying outdoor winter activities.
Norway is known for its beautiful landscapes and picturesque scenery.
If you are a nature lover, there are so many things to see in this breathtaking country.
Visit waterfalls, grasslands, mountain ranges or bucolic countrysides.
Tourists also visit Norway year after year to witness the fjord-lined coast.
Take a hike along the Jostedalsbreen, which is the largest glacier in Europe.
If you are into history, art or other cultural activities, Norway has a lot to offer.
There are many museums, historical buildings and sites and natural attractions.
Norwegian Culture
Although many people in Norway can communicate in English, you should make an effort to learn the local language.
Taking the time to study the Norwegian language will give you insights into their culture, which may not be apparent otherwise.
Sami, which is the language of the indigenous people of Norway, is recognized as an official language in some districts.
The main religion in Norway is Christian Protestant, which has influenced many aspects of the Nordic country.
Education is free in Norway, and this even includes universities.
The people of Norway are avid readers and read more than any other country in the world.
In addition to this nation’s love of the written word, this country is also one of the wealthiest countries in the world per capita.
Norwegian Food
Like many Western countries, you will find ethnic influences in the food you will find in Norwegian households and restaurants.
You can enjoy different foods like pasta, pizza, sushi and just about any other international favorite.
However, there are some traditional foods that are regularly enjoyed.
Traditional Norwegian meals are largely based around game and fish.
Smoked salmon is enjoyed around the world and is a favorite meal Norway.
Although shellfish were never eaten in Norway, recently prawns, crabs, mussels and lobster are showing up at the dinner table.
Atlantic cod is also a delicious staple in Norwegian cuisine that is also one of Norway’s largest food exports.
Moose, reindeer, duck, lamb and fowl are meats with distinct tastes that are commonly served at social occasions.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
IntlMOVE Making International Moves Easy
Moving overseas is stressful, but luckily International Movers like IntlMOVE can handle the shipping of your household goods and personal effects for you.
A move consultant from IntlMOVE will arrange for the packing, shipping, custom clearing and the delivery to your new home overseas.
It seems easy right?
Well the truth is there are a lot involved in shipping your household goods overseas.
The good news is that IntlMOVE can handle it all for you!
Packing
Your personal belongings will be subject to a lot of turbulence while being shipped across the globe.
You will want the experienced IntlMOVE packing team to securely pack your belongings to make sure they arrive safely.
You don’t have to worry!
All you have to do is determine what household goods and personal effects you want to ship overseas and you can leave the rest to IntlMOVE!
IntlMOVE will arrange for a packing team to come over at a time that is convenient for you.
When they come over, you let them know what will be shipped overseas and they will take it from there.
Fragile items will be packed with extra care.
Your personal belongings will be organized and labeled to make unpacking in your new home easier.
IntlMOVE has helped many families move, so leave the hard labor of packing to us.
Shipping Household Goods Overseas
There will be a lot of forms to fill out.
Consultants from IntlMOVE will get the needed information from you, but they will do the majority of the work.
Sit back, relax and let IntlMOVE guide you through the process.
IntlMOVE will arrange for the ship line to transport your household goods and personal effects to your new country.
Your move consultant from IntlMOVE will keep you posted on all new developments with your move.
IntlMOVE will arrange for a custom clearing agent to help it clear customs.
Finally, you will be ready to receive your belonging at your new home.
Delivery
IntlMOVE Destination Agent will pick your household goods and furniture from the port.
IntlMOVE Destination Agent will coordinate the delivery with your schedule.
The delivery team will handle your items with the utmost care, just as they have been through the entire international move.
When the delivery team arrives at your new home, just let them know where the furniture and boxes need to go.
The boxes will have been labeled when they were packed.
You can easily direct the delivery team to place the boxes in the right rooms.
Your furniture will be carried to the rooms in which they need to be set-up.
Beds will be set-up and other large furniture items will be moved where you direct the delivery team to place them.
When the delivery team leaves, they will take any packing debris with them.
You will be left having your familiar belonging with you, which will make you feel more at home in a brand new country.
A move consultant from IntlMOVE will arrange for the packing, shipping, custom clearing and the delivery to your new home overseas.
It seems easy right?
Well the truth is there are a lot involved in shipping your household goods overseas.
The good news is that IntlMOVE can handle it all for you!
Packing
Your personal belongings will be subject to a lot of turbulence while being shipped across the globe.
You will want the experienced IntlMOVE packing team to securely pack your belongings to make sure they arrive safely.
You don’t have to worry!
All you have to do is determine what household goods and personal effects you want to ship overseas and you can leave the rest to IntlMOVE!
IntlMOVE will arrange for a packing team to come over at a time that is convenient for you.
When they come over, you let them know what will be shipped overseas and they will take it from there.
Fragile items will be packed with extra care.
Your personal belongings will be organized and labeled to make unpacking in your new home easier.
IntlMOVE has helped many families move, so leave the hard labor of packing to us.
Shipping Household Goods Overseas
There will be a lot of forms to fill out.
Consultants from IntlMOVE will get the needed information from you, but they will do the majority of the work.
Sit back, relax and let IntlMOVE guide you through the process.
IntlMOVE will arrange for the ship line to transport your household goods and personal effects to your new country.
Your move consultant from IntlMOVE will keep you posted on all new developments with your move.
IntlMOVE will arrange for a custom clearing agent to help it clear customs.
Finally, you will be ready to receive your belonging at your new home.
Delivery
IntlMOVE Destination Agent will pick your household goods and furniture from the port.
IntlMOVE Destination Agent will coordinate the delivery with your schedule.
The delivery team will handle your items with the utmost care, just as they have been through the entire international move.
When the delivery team arrives at your new home, just let them know where the furniture and boxes need to go.
The boxes will have been labeled when they were packed.
You can easily direct the delivery team to place the boxes in the right rooms.
Your furniture will be carried to the rooms in which they need to be set-up.
Beds will be set-up and other large furniture items will be moved where you direct the delivery team to place them.
When the delivery team leaves, they will take any packing debris with them.
You will be left having your familiar belonging with you, which will make you feel more at home in a brand new country.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Coping with International Moving Stress
IntlMOVE (www.intlmove.com) takes international moving seriously.
Our customer’s satisfaction is our number one priority.
IntlMOVE has an excellent track record, which is evident by the numerous amounts of recommendations we receive from current and past clients.
A move consultant from IntlMOVE will do everything possible to make sure you have a positive moving experience.
Let’s face it – moves are not easy.
It takes a lot of courage to pick up your life and move across the world.
After you arrive overseas, the real work begins.
You have to make new friends, start a new job and get used to a whole new way of life.
Keep your head up!
What seems difficult the first few weeks after moving overseas slowly becomes easier.
Soon enough, your new country will feel like home.
IntlMOVE has put together some tips to help you cope with the stress of an international move.
• Learn the Language
One of the most frustrating things about moving overseas is being unable to communicate.
You may be lost, but if you don’t speak the language you won’t understand the directions being given to you.
You will not be able to communicate at restaurants and you might even have problems communicating with people at work.
Learning the local language will benefit you in all facets of your life.
When you understand the locals, you will find out more about your new country.
You will develop local insights that go unnoticed to people who do not speak the language.
If you have children, it is also helpful to learn the native tongue of their friends and teachers.
• Get out of the House
Explore your new country.
Try different restaurants and look for favorite hot spots off the beaten path.
Find a perfect little coffee shop or café where locals greet each other every morning.
After seeing the same people each day, they will soon open up and you can meet people in your neighborhood.
Showing up to social events or doing outside activities will increase your chances of meeting new friends and finding new places.
There is only so much that can happen while sitting at home watching television!
Friends will not magically appear at your doorstep.
Finding things you like to do outside of your home with increase the likelihood that you enjoy your new surroundings.
• Communicate with Friends and Family Back Home
When you first arrive overseas, you will miss your friends and family.
Everyone will experience being homesick at one time or another.
You can easily communicate with your friends and family through Skype, email, telephone and snail mail.
Make sure you spend a healthy amount of time keeping in touch with your friends and family in your home country.
Although it is tempting to spend a lot of your free time talking to your loved ones, make sure you make enough time for your new friends.
Many people move overseas and spend too much time reminiscing and missing friends and family back home.
You will be closing your mind to all your new country has to offer.
The key to enjoying your new country is to make it your new home.
Make new friends and try to live like the locals.
• Embrace your New Culture
It is normal to miss the conveniences you enjoyed in your home country.
However, keep an open mind to the new people and places that surround you.
Learn to love the cultural nuances in your new culture.
Don’t focus on all the things you miss about your home country.
Also, don’t focus on the things you dislike about your new country.
At first, the people, food and local customs will seem unfamiliar and might even make you uncomfortable.
Focus on the things you do like.
Soon enough the things that originally made you uncomfortable will seem perfectly normal!
Try to find differences you find intriguing and learn as much as you can about things you find interesting.
The more you learn, the more you will appreciate the cultural diversity.
When you view the glass as half full, you will be open to change.
Take advantage of all the new experiences you will have and the places you will travel.
The life lessons you will learn will be invaluable.
Accepting diversity and getting out of your comfort zone will lead to future success in your personal and professional life!
Our customer’s satisfaction is our number one priority.
IntlMOVE has an excellent track record, which is evident by the numerous amounts of recommendations we receive from current and past clients.
A move consultant from IntlMOVE will do everything possible to make sure you have a positive moving experience.
Let’s face it – moves are not easy.
It takes a lot of courage to pick up your life and move across the world.
After you arrive overseas, the real work begins.
You have to make new friends, start a new job and get used to a whole new way of life.
Keep your head up!
What seems difficult the first few weeks after moving overseas slowly becomes easier.
Soon enough, your new country will feel like home.
IntlMOVE has put together some tips to help you cope with the stress of an international move.
• Learn the Language
One of the most frustrating things about moving overseas is being unable to communicate.
You may be lost, but if you don’t speak the language you won’t understand the directions being given to you.
You will not be able to communicate at restaurants and you might even have problems communicating with people at work.
Learning the local language will benefit you in all facets of your life.
When you understand the locals, you will find out more about your new country.
You will develop local insights that go unnoticed to people who do not speak the language.
If you have children, it is also helpful to learn the native tongue of their friends and teachers.
• Get out of the House
Explore your new country.
Try different restaurants and look for favorite hot spots off the beaten path.
Find a perfect little coffee shop or café where locals greet each other every morning.
After seeing the same people each day, they will soon open up and you can meet people in your neighborhood.
Showing up to social events or doing outside activities will increase your chances of meeting new friends and finding new places.
There is only so much that can happen while sitting at home watching television!
Friends will not magically appear at your doorstep.
Finding things you like to do outside of your home with increase the likelihood that you enjoy your new surroundings.
• Communicate with Friends and Family Back Home
When you first arrive overseas, you will miss your friends and family.
Everyone will experience being homesick at one time or another.
You can easily communicate with your friends and family through Skype, email, telephone and snail mail.
Make sure you spend a healthy amount of time keeping in touch with your friends and family in your home country.
Although it is tempting to spend a lot of your free time talking to your loved ones, make sure you make enough time for your new friends.
Many people move overseas and spend too much time reminiscing and missing friends and family back home.
You will be closing your mind to all your new country has to offer.
The key to enjoying your new country is to make it your new home.
Make new friends and try to live like the locals.
• Embrace your New Culture
It is normal to miss the conveniences you enjoyed in your home country.
However, keep an open mind to the new people and places that surround you.
Learn to love the cultural nuances in your new culture.
Don’t focus on all the things you miss about your home country.
Also, don’t focus on the things you dislike about your new country.
At first, the people, food and local customs will seem unfamiliar and might even make you uncomfortable.
Focus on the things you do like.
Soon enough the things that originally made you uncomfortable will seem perfectly normal!
Try to find differences you find intriguing and learn as much as you can about things you find interesting.
The more you learn, the more you will appreciate the cultural diversity.
When you view the glass as half full, you will be open to change.
Take advantage of all the new experiences you will have and the places you will travel.
The life lessons you will learn will be invaluable.
Accepting diversity and getting out of your comfort zone will lead to future success in your personal and professional life!
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