My husband (British) and I (American) are considering a move to Wales, my husband's homeland. He's lived in the US (Michigan) for almost 10 years, but wants to go back to the UK. I have no idea what an international move consists of, let alone the quality of life compared to the US. Has anyone done this, have any advice for me?
2007-09-25 06:44:31 · 4 answers · asked by dde 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Why don't you visit for awhile and rent a furnished place?Then you can see what you need and what you can live without.
I live in Budapest and in Las Vegas NV.back and forth every 6 months.
You would be surprised at what you really don't need.
The housing is smaller usually for one thing so much of your large furniture wouldn't work. The electric is different so new TV and stero is needed.You can get a container to move your things but i just mailed a few boxes and used a shipper for a co uple of odd sized things.
2007-09-25 07:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Marilyn T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've lived in Britain for a few years. In the south of England, the quality of life is much much lower for the same money than in the American midwest. Wales will be much better in that respect, though. The weather is miserable, but the countryside is nice. The cities and towns are usually more walkable, which is nicer than most places in America. People are a little less warm and open than most Americans, but basically decent people on the whole. I've found that if you need some American delicacy that you can't find over there, the Filipino shops are usually a good place to look, since the Philippines has adopted a lot of American customs.
International moves are not that bad, if someone else is paying. You need to be willing to go without your stuff for a month or so, but you can get someone to come over and pack it and unpack it for you.
2007-09-25 06:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's different. I had to live in London for a couple of years. It's not so bad, but get used to standing in line (or queuing up, as they say). You have to learn to be more patient. There are definitely pluses to living in Wales. Welsh men are delicious.
I found living in Germany very much like living in the US.
2007-09-25 06:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by Lori K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its like living in the US, but everything is smaller.
2007-09-25 06:49:59 · answer #4 · answered by BROOOOOKLYN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋