Good Housekeeping Article on Moving Abroad

Paul Allen — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:56:41 +0000

A couple of months ago I was interviewed by the features director of the UK’s Good Housekeeping magazine[1].

She was writing an article on the pros and cons of moving abroad, and wanted my “expert opinion” on the topic … which naturally I was more than happy to provide (not least since the magazine has a monthly circulation of half a million readers!).

The article has just come out. And – aside from my own contribution – it makes for fascinating reading.

Expat Challenges

The piece features case studies of people who have moved from the UK to some of the world’s most popular expat destinations: France, Italy, Spain, Australia and the United States. Each highlights the issues they have faced, and offers pointers to anyone following in their footsteps (much of which echoes the topics I address in my book).

Among the biggest challenges the expats encountered were:

Housing problems
Unfamiliarity with local legal processes and requirements
Acclimatising to the local weather
Finding social outlets and integrating into the community
Having a viable way to earn money
Missing family and friends

Hopefully the tips and advice contained in the article will prove a valuable primer for those readers also dreaming of a life overseas!

[1] Good Housekeeping magazine, http://www.allaboutyou.com/home/channel~index?source=1

Expat Book Publication

Paul Allen — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:50:33 +0000

Mea culpa – it’s been too long since my last post here. My excuse is it’s been a frenetic time, with lots of professional and personal changes going on – and all for the better, I hasten to add. Still, I’m making it a New Year’s Resolution … Must Blog More!

One of the big developments is the upcoming publication by Lean Marketing Press of my book on the pros and cons of moving abroad. We’re still finalising some details, but it should be out in print in the next few weeks.

It’s amazing getting an inside view on all the different components that go into publishing a book.

Obviously writing the thing in the first place is a crucial – and time-consuming – part of the process.

But making it look good – editing, proofing, formatting, designing book covers et al – and then putting strategies in place to actually help generate sales are whole other areas that take a lot of work and expertise. Thankfully I have a publisher in Lean Marketing Press with the requisite experience!

We’re now in the process of soliciting reviews of the book from relevant experts in the expat industry, to give it that all-important credibility. Once done publication will be just a short step away. Exciting times!

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Good Housekeeping Article on Moving Abroad

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