Reviews

 

Escape From America Magazine

– Susan Beverley, Editor

“Moving abroad is a dream shared by an increasing number of people, but it is not a decision that should ever be taken lightly.

Whilst there is a plethora of information on the internet, most of it is positive and encouraging and written by those who stand to benefit financially in some way from the product or service they have to offer and sell.

This book by Paul Allen cuts through the sales hype and presents a very realistic viewpoint on the challenges and obstacles that potential expats face.

Packed full of information, tips and hard facts about relocating to a new nation, it is a definitive guide that anyone considering making the move should not be without.

If you only buy one guide to relocating overseas make sure it is Should I Stay Or Should I Go? The Truth About Moving Abroad And Whether It’s Right For You, by Paul Allen.”

ExpatExchange.com http://www.expatexchange.com/

– Betsy Burlingame, president, ExpatExchange.com, “the largest online community for English-speaking expatriates,” and “the market leader in online support for international transferees and expatriates.”

“Any valuable primer about life abroad must provide a comprehensive view of the realities involved with an international relocation. This involves an accurate assessment of the advantages and disadvantages, the risks and the rewards, and the marvels and the laborious details inherent to any move abroad. Paul Allen’s aptly titled book will truly assist those who want to explore whether or not living overseas is for them.”

Robin Pascoe, “Expat Expert” http://www.expatexpert.com

– Best-selling author, journalist, and go-to expert for corporations interested in understanding the needs of expats and their families, and making recommendations for family-friendly relocation policies.

“I love the subtitle of this new book from journalist Paul Allen, who runs the website ExpatLiving101. It’s: The Truth About Moving Abroad and Whether It’s Right for You.

I love it because over the years, I have met so many people who have such unrealistic expectations about a global relocation. This book will open up many people’s eyes to the realities, good and bad, of an international move.

Citing recent surveys and numerous other resources, anyone thinking about taking the giant leap will not be doing it into the complete unknown, as the reader can find a reference to every aspect of the move. My pal Jo Parfitt writes a great introduction as well!

For those of you who know someone contemplating a move but uncertain if it’s the right decision, it can be ordered off Paul’s website, which also provides tons more information about the contents of the book.”

 

Helena Frith Powell

– Newspaper columnist and expat author of Ciao Bella: Sex, Dante and How to Find Your Father in Italy, and More France Please, We’re British!: 15 Lessons on Life in France

“If you have ever contemplated living abroad then this book is for you. It offers a wealth of information and insightful advice on the key issues to consider, and will really help you make the best possible decision.”

 Shelter Offshore http://www.shelteroffshore.com

– Rhiannon Davies, Publishing Director, Shelter Offshore – The Premier Expatriate Financial Publication

“In his new book Should I Stay Or Should I Go? The Truth About Moving Abroad And Whether It’s Right For You, Paul Allen has finally provided the comprehensive solution to every would-be expatriate’s needs.
 
No more the requirement for you to trawl through multiple dusty books on the local library shelf and surf a hundred expat forums looking for answers! Paul Allen’s book brings all the questions and all the answers you need together in one place. What’s more, his book is well written, well researched and easily accessible. It is laid out in bite-sized chapters that make it a straightforward read, and not an overwhelming tome for a would-be expat to utilise.
 
The thought of moving abroad is an exciting one,­ but one that is also daunting at times because there is just so much to plan and prepare for. The good news is that Paul Allen’s book enhances the excitement, whilst helping someone thinking about moving abroad to tackle the elements that daunt them head on.
 
If you’re thinking about moving abroad –­ whether you’re just dreaming at the moment or you’re in the active planning stages –­ Paul Allen’s book is essential reading. And yes, I know people always say a book is ‘essential reading’ for its target audience, but in this instance that cliché has never been truer. The author helps the reader reach the right decision about whether a relocation is right for them based on their own personal circumstances ­– with no need to sell a product, therefore no need to push the would-be expat into a move abroad if it is not the right decision!
 
The author then goes on to look more closely at popular expat haunts abroad, from America to Australia, breaking down what’s good and not so good about each nation in turn. Finally, Paul Allen details the critical elements that any would-be expatriate needs to focus on to really determine whether a move will make them happy or not. The author makes the reader consider everything from the cost of living to any regrets they will have if they move, from the quality of life available overseas to how easy or otherwise it will be to achieve social integration.
 
This is an excellent book, one we at Shelter Offshore thoroughly recommend you read if you’re thinking about moving to live, work or retire abroad – because it absolutely compliments what we also aim to do, i.e. arm you with the knowledge you need to make sure any decision you make is the right one, and that if you do decide to move abroad, you get the very most and very best out of your new life.”

Writer Abroad http://www.writerabroad.com

–Chantal Panozzo, freelance writer, founder of Writer Abroad and One Big Yodel

“The question to move abroad is a complex one, but Paul Allen’s book, Should I Stay or Should I Go: The Truth About Moving Abroad and Whether It’s Right for You makes the decision process simple (at least as simple as something this life-altering can be). It’s well-written, well-researched, easy to read, but most importantly, it’s honest. While the decision to move abroad is emotional as well as rational, Paul’s book helps you separate the two by focusing on ten areas you should consider when moving abroad. But ultimately, as Paul points out, the decision to move really comes down to the big what if and which what if you’ll regret more in the future. My only regret: not having this book before I moved to Switzerland.”