LIVING IN NEW JERSEY: When I first encountered local American animals like squirrels and chipmunks , they seemed so cute and harmless, that I was lulled initially into thinking that there was no truly dangerous wildlife in New Jersey. Obviously I was in for a few surprises. Then I started to read different news stories […] Continue reading → 
MOVING TO NEW JERSEY: For any new expat relocating to America, the need to open a US bank account is a high priority. It is something that should be planned to do almost immediately after arrival. Having an American bank account will give you ready access to US currency. Beyond that, it is normally needed […] Continue reading → 
MOVING TO NEW JERSEY: If you’re deciding on a move to America’s garden state, one of the most critical steps for an expat is to clarify if New Jersey is safe to live in. It’s a question almost anyone moving to a new location should get answered before they relocate, to ensure their future security […] Continue reading → 
LIVING IN NEW JERSEY: Are you planning on moving to New Jersey sometime soon? If so, and you are an Australian, or expat from elsewhere, you may not know much about this little US state. New Jersey is not as famous as some other big-name American states such as California, Texas and New York. Outside […] Continue reading → 
MOVING TO NEW JERSEY: Having access to a working mobile these days is like having oxygen for most of us. Getting your first cell phone in the USA after arrival is going to be one of your highest priorities. Many new arrivals will still have their own mobile (or cell phone, as it is usually called here) from their […] Continue reading → 
LIFE IN NEW JERSEY: Before we left for the USA, we sold off or gave away nearly all our Australian appliances. It was a strangely discomforting feeling, ridding ourselves of all this consumer materialism; like we were taking up some weird middle age vow of poverty. Once we arrived in New Jersey though, we were […] Continue reading → 
RELOCATION: If you are moving to New Jersey advice is easy to find on the internet. There are many articles around. There are also many articles available on international relocation. You should definitely read as many as you can, to get up to speed on what to expect. This article however, focuses on providing moving to New Jersey advice, specifically for […] Continue reading → 
RELOCATION: One of our earliest challenges in moving overseas was choosing where to live before we did the physical relocation. Luckily, K’s company provided us with a paid reconnaissance trip before we started choosing a new home town in NJ. Three days to see the sights and make the big decision! That seemed like plenty of […] Continue reading →