A woman has revealed she is moving to Germany to chase her Olympic dream.
According to reports in the Leicester Mercury, Jenn Taylor is determined to compete in the 2012 games, to be held in London. She is part of Great Britain’s women’s volleyball team.
As well as getting ready to head to foreign shores, the sporting enthusiast has also given up a well paid job working in schools in order to try to achieve her goal.
The reason she has decided to make the transition to another country is so she can ensure she plays in enough games before the deadline for the Olympics.
She said: “It means I will be playing week in, week out, getting matches on a regular basis, which is what we all need. The level is far higher than we can find in England.”
Commenting on the prospect of moving to Germany, she added: “It is a massive challenge for everyone. For me, I’ll be taking a huge pay cut and living in a country with people I’ve never met.”
The original plan was to send Ms Taylor and all her team mates to one country to prepare. However, this fell through due to a lack of funding.
Instead, they are being sent to a number of different nations – potentially meaning some will be moving to France.
Meanwhile, talking about her dedication to the task ahead, Ms Taylor remarked: “The sacrifices are huge and I have not underestimated them, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance.”
She added she would regret it if she did not put in the maximum effort to achieve her aim. This may well be a sentiment shared by the rest of the team, including those moving to France and other countries.
According to its organisers, the London 2012 Games have been the catalyst for the transformation of a section of east London.
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European Property Renovation – Things to Consider
Despite the effects of the recession, European property renovation is still a viable way to facilitate a move to another country in Europe – and not only is it a great excuse for e.g. Moving to Belgium or moving to France, but it can be a lot of fun too.
Some places in Europe will be better destinations for a property renovation project than others; for example, the reason why when we think of European property renovations we think of France, and that is because, uniquely, France has an abundance of old “character” properties just waiting to be snapped up by eager Brits relocating to France.
With the French experience in mind then, is European property renovation a good idea? Well this demands squarely on your own commitment to moving to France to live in a renovated property. As quite simply, renovation will always be a real challenge despite the abundance of suitable properties throughout Europe.
There are many things that will make a renovation project difficult – from the red tape that is common in a country like France in particular, and of course the language barrier. However all these problems can easily be surmounted and if you are able to foster a genuinely good relationship with builders (or masons) etc, then you really do have a real shot at building a dream home.
Whatever your reasons for moving to France or anywhere in Europe, whether it’s for property renovation or otherwise, with European Removal Experts we like to think that we take all the hassle out of moving day.
Best Reason For Moving To Belgium?
Most people think of chocolate when they think of Belgium, and for good reason. Belgium hosts some of the greatest artisan chocolate makers on earth. Non-chocolate lovers would tell you to visit Belgium for the beer, while others might say to skip it entirely; Bruges was recently voted the most boring city in Europe.
Holland has a reputation – mostly down to Amsterdam – for being more exciting and racy than Belgium, but in truth they share many of the same characteristics that makes moving to Holland open to similar considerations as moving to Belgium.
Both countries have a friendly but reserved local population. Before moving to Belgium, do not expect that you will immediately fall into a group of great friends. It will take time to meet people and from there it will take time to become a friend and not just an acquaintance. Learning the very basics of the working languages of Belgium and Holland before moving to Belgium or moving to Holland, will help to ease your way into these friendships. Being able to speak a little of the local language will also make it easier and more enjoyable for you to do everyday basic things such as food shopping and going out for a drink.
Both Belgium and Holland benefit from great food and drink – everything from chocolate to beer to Dutch cheeses. In the cosmopolitan capital cities of both Belgium and Holland you will find a wide range of cuisine from many countries.
Art and culture are two other reasons for moving to Belgium and Holland. Visiting museums and galleries are a great way of getting to know the area, and also give you something to discuss with your potential friends.
Moving abroad is a challenging and exciting experience but planning in advance will help smooth the journey. Worried about getting your furniture and much-loved possessions to your new home?
Contact European Removal Experts – we are professional removers with plenty of experience moving people across Europe. Having us on board means one less thing to worry about.
Switzerland, Removals And Storage
Switzerland is one of the jewels of Europe, with the Alps and a huge diversity of climates and different types of landscapes, it truly is one of the most remarkable and beautiful places to live on Earth. Switzerland is also a magnet for skilled workers and tourists with a robust economy and a very high Human Development Index (HDI). It has the highest wealth per adult in the world, which is partly why it is so attractive. With a population of only around 8 million it is also remarkably culturally diverse. Bordering Germany, Italy, Austria, Liechtenstein and France it has 4 official languages and invariably attracts many visitors from the neighbouring countries as well as a wide variety of tourists.We can provide fantastic removals to Switzerland that can enable you to focus more on the country you are going to become a part of.
Zurich is a world renowned city with all of the modern facilities you could want. It is a beautifully historic place with the picturesque the Alps in the distance. We can provide removals to Zurich at prices that are scaled to what you will be transporting. If you have only a few boxes, our prices will reflect that, and you won’t be unnecessarily charged more as if you were transporting a lot more. The transport will utilise the Eurotunnel and then travel by road to North-Central Switzerland where Zurich is located. Our vehicles have European breakdown cover which, if there is a breakdown, will get us back up and running as soon as possible. Our aim is to be on time for you at your new doorstep so you can take advantage of your belongings as soon as possible.
Of course many people who are moving over such a long distance require some temporary storage space. At Europe Removals we have you covered and can offer you Long and Short Term Storage for 2 weeks for all customers regardless of whether you want it before or after the move. Unlike many removals and storage companies we provide you with a Storage Calculator which can very quickly allow you to total all of the different types of furniture and belongings that you may wish to store. This must be a very thorough and thought-out process on your behalf to ensure that you don’t store something that you are going to need through the storage time.
We can also offer you long term storage options if you are going to be in Switzerland for a temporary period and wish to sell or move out of your current property in the meantime. Being able to keep everything in a safe, reliable and non-damaging place will allow you to completely forget about it all until you are ready to use it all again. Our Storage Calculator is split into different types of furniture holdings including by room. Your lounge furniture naturally differs from that in your kitchen and bathroom, so we’ve separated it to allow you to think clearly about each room. We can store almost anything you want – even motorbikes.
Moving and Culture Shock
Some folks flit around the world without a care – moving to Germany, California, Paris, Okayama, even moving to Switzerland to herd Ibex through the Alpine winters – they’re fine! It’s all about the ride apparently, but not everyone finds the ride quite so smooth.
The strange quality of culture shock is that you never know who might be affected by it, or in what context. Perhaps you’ve seen everything the length and breadth of Europe has to offer – enjoyed a few years in Barcelona, moving to Germany for a few months to indulge the Stuttgart automotive passion, a year in Hammerfest; fast-forward to Asia and you’re struck down by the unexpected blight of culture shock.
The signs of culture shock can be very frustrating to single out without the help of someone not suffering from it. Symptoms (although culture shock isn’t a disease or illness) often emerge due to jet-lag, general tiredness and so on. Essentially, travellers feel out of their depth, invisible, lost and scared.
The fantastic thing about culture shock is that is tends to pass quickly and can help you understand some of the more central fundamentals to keep in mind next time you travel. It’s based around the sensation of fear, which usually culminates in one of three emotional responses – rejecting the new culture (seeking out familiar traits), embracing the new culture (rejecting native habits) or a bespoke mix of native and foreign (the most common response). Never be put off moving to Switzerland, France, or any of Europe’s other fascinating spots simply because of culture shock; usually the best remedies are patience, organisation, communication and pleasure.
Woman chases Olympic dream by moving to Germany
A woman has revealed she is moving to Germany to chase her Olympic dream.
According to reports in the Leicester Mercury, Jenn Taylor is determined to compete in the 2012 games, to be held in London. She is part of Great Britain’s women’s volleyball team.
As well as getting ready to head to foreign shores, the sporting enthusiast has also given up a well paid job working in schools in order to try to achieve her goal.
The reason she has decided to make the transition to another country is so she can ensure she plays in enough games before the deadline for the Olympics.
She said: “It means I will be playing week in, week out, getting matches on a regular basis, which is what we all need. The level is far higher than we can find in England.”
Commenting on the prospect of moving to Germany, she added: “It is a massive challenge for everyone. For me, I’ll be taking a huge pay cut and living in a country with people I’ve never met.”
The original plan was to send Ms Taylor and all her team mates to one country to prepare. However, this fell through due to a lack of funding.
Instead, they are being sent to a number of different nations – potentially meaning some will be moving to France.
Meanwhile, talking about her dedication to the task ahead, Ms Taylor remarked: “The sacrifices are huge and I have not underestimated them, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance.”
She added she would regret it if she did not put in the maximum effort to achieve her aim. This may well be a sentiment shared by the rest of the team, including those moving to France and other countries.
According to its organisers, the London 2012 Games have been the catalyst for the transformation of a section of east London.
Moving to Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Nord-Pas-de-Calais or just plain Nord is another one of the many regions of France. Nord-Pas-de-Calais is composed of the Pas-de-Calais and the departments of Nord and the region borders Belgium and UK. Although now Nord-Pas-de-Calais is part of France, before 1477 the region was part of the Southern Netherlands. The Nord-Pas-de-Calais gradually become part of France between 1477 and 1678. Nord-Pas-de-Calais has several historical provinces such as Boulonnais, Cambraisis, French Hainaut, Calaisis, Artois and French Flanders along with other parts of northern Picardy. There is also the Minidn Basin which regional name is even now used as a sign of civic pride for the inhabitants of Nord-Pas-de-Calais.
Wikipedia mentions that “With its 330.8 people per km2 on just over 12,414 km2, it is a densely populated region, having some 4.1 million inhabitants—seven percent of France’s total population, making it the fourth most populous region in the country—83% of whom live in urban communities. Its administrative centre and largest city is Lille. The second largest city is Calais, which serves as a major continental economic/transportation hub with Dover of Great Britain 42 kilometres (26 mi) away; the White Cliffs of Dover are visible from Calais on a clear day. Other major towns include Valenciennes, Lens, Douai, Béthune, Dunkirk, Maubeuge, Boulogne, Arras, Cambrai and Saint-Omer.” As a result we can say that Nord-Pas-de-Calais it’s quite highly populated of an area.
Another thing you should know if you ever want to move to Nord-Pas-de-Calais is that the regions official language is French but it also has two smaller communities which have their specific languages, namely the Flemings which talk West Flemish that is a Dutch dialect and the Picard which speak the Picard language. There are several areas around Nord-Pas-de-Calais that recognize both these languages such as Belgium and a couple of city-level governments.
If you decide to move to Nord-Pas-de-Calais it is always best to remember these details and figure out which part you want to move to.
We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as Storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly Qualified Professionals Removers.
You can even leave the Packing to us. We will make sure everything will be Packed Securely with only the best Packing Supplies available. If you’re not convinced just use our Free Quote service.
You can contact us for any questions you might have. +44 020 3150 2668
Author: Madiba
Let Someone Else Help You When Moving to France
It doesn’t matter where you’re based in the UK, if your immediate or possible future plans are for relocating to France then this can cause untold pressure on yourself as all of your possessions are transported over what will be several hundred miles. Cutting out this stress and pressure is just a step away for we have extensive experience of how to help people just like you. If you believe your query is too troublesome to answer, we do not as every effort will be made to make you moving to France as painless and as enjoyable as possible.
Depending on the number of items in your possession, the size of the van or vehicles required for if you’re relocating to Paris or any other area in this picturesque country differs. The vans used allows for a dedicated service to be provided as this will be taken into consideration long before the vans actually arrive when the move is to take place. For multiple furniture removals to France, a larger van would be required as this means that more space can then be provided.
Van service is not sporadic too as a steady stream of traffic from our vans is supplied and this means that we are not stuck to helping your relocation on one particular day but we can provide several convenient options.
For all relocation requirements to any area in France, our highly professional and customer-focused service is more than ready to be provided which results in a positive experience for all.
Why Just Go Abroad Once A Year?
If you love to travel and love to see the world then it may seem like heading abroad once a year is much too little, and offers you nowhere near as much of a glimpse at different cultures – as well as what the sun actually looks like – as you would like.
So for those who like to get away as much as possible, why only travel abroad once a year? If you love to get out of Britain and move around then why not simply get out of Britain for good?
Moving to Switzerland – or anywhere else in Europe for that matter – will not only offer you a chance to be abroad all year round, but also a much easier way to travel on a very regular basis. Suddenly, heading to another new country will be as simple as jumping in your car and exploring another new place. One of the great benefits of moving to Switzerland is that you are surrounded by five countries, meaning there is always the chance to head off to somewhere exciting any time you feel like it.
Moving to France also offers a great range of benefits, not least that the weather down in the south is much better meaning that those sun-seekers who crave the sun all year can now enjoy it pretty much all year. Moving to France also offers a quick way home to visit family and friends with the channel tunnel being a quick and easy way to get back whenever you like.
Moving To France And A New Way Of Life
There are many reasons why British people are moving to France in greater numbers than ever before. The lure of a more relaxed lifestyle is perhaps the number one reason, but close behind would have to be the lower property prices, especially in the rural areas such as Limousin and Brittany.
If you have spent time in rural France, you may know there is a tradition where neighbours help each other out with major jobs on their houses, such as building an extension or re-roofing a property. This can come as a surprise if you are relocating to France and you haven’t had experience of this, so it’s worth knowing a bit about it. It works like this. Your neighbour will offer his time and expertise to help you carry out work on your home, and he won’t expect payment for the work, at least not in financial terms! When he has to carry out work on his home, you are expected to return the favour, and so it goes on throughout the community.
This ‘quid pro quo’ arrangement is just one aspect of how life can be very different to Britain, so if you are moving to France – or moving to Holland in a rural area – be prepared for your new neighbours offering to help with renovation work.
European Removal Experts won’t expect you to do any work for them once they have handled your move, but you can expect a great service at competitive prices, so have a look at our home page and see what we can do for you!
Moving to Milan
The second largest city in Italy is Milan, which is the capital of Lombardy. Its urban area is the largest in Italy and ranked fifth in Europe. Milan founders were the Insubres which were Celtic people, later on the city became the capital of the Western Europe Empire when it was conquered by the Romans.
These last few decades the number of international immigrants in Milan grew which led to a great increase of foreign born inhabitants. Milan is considered a leading global city and in Italy it is the main financial, commercial and even industrial centre. The business district in Milan the Italian Stock Exchange is hosted and the city is known to be the base of the largest companies and national banks. The city is also said to be the capital of fashion and design.
Milan is home to some important landmarks, theatres and museums, that which attracts a lot of tourists all year long. One important and hard to miss landmark is the Milan Cathedral. The cathedral is the fourth largest in the world. There is also the Santa Maria della Grazie which is a church and Dominican convent is adorned with paintings of Leonardo da Vinci and which is officially recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church contains the mural of Leonardo da Vinci called The Last Supper.
Milan hosts several events and fairs at an international level such as the Milan Furniture Fair and the Milan Fashion Week. The town is also home to two major football teams namely F.C. Internazionale Milano and A. C. Milan.
From the ancient Roman colony there are a few vestiges still left such as the Colonne di San Lorenzo. There are also the great basilicas at the city gates, which are Sant’ Eustorgio, San Simpliciano, Sant’ Nazaro in Brolo and Sant’ Ambrogio. These still stand tall and are regarded as some of the finest and significant churches in the city.
The famous Milan’s Cathedral is the best and most important example of Gothic style architecture and it was built in the years 1386 to 1577. The statue of the Virgin Mary which is gilded with bronze was placed, back in 1774, on the pinnacle at the highest point of the Duomo. Even today the statue is one of the most lasting symbols of the city.
In Milan you will also be able to see the Castello Sforzesco, transformed in the 15th century from an old Viscontean fortress with the purpose of becoming the seat of a Renaissance court. Many well-known architects were commissioned to participate in this projects, including Florentine Filarette who buit the high central tower and Bartolomeo Gadio who was a military specialist.
Influenced by the alliance that formed between Florence’s Cosmino de’ Medici and Francesco Sforza, Tuscan models of Renaissance architecture made their presence known. That can be clearly seen in buildings such as the Ospedale Maggiore, Santa Maria della Grazzie tribune, the three cloisters for Sant’ Ambrogio and Santa Maria presso San Satiro.
Saint Charles Borromeo and Cardinal Federico Borromeo were cousins and an important part of the Counter-Reformation in the 16th century and which lasted until the 17th century. These too had a great influence to the people and to the culture alike, leading to creations such as the Biblioteca Ambrosiana and the Pinoteca Ambrosiana that was just nearby. During this same period, architects such as Francesco Maria Richinno, Pellegrino Tibaldi and Galeazzo Alessi, built many important Baroque mansions and churches.
Later on, during the 18th century, extensive renovations took place in Milan by the request of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. These renovations included the Royal Palace and the Teatro alla Scala which today is the most famous opera house in the world.
Regarded as the best examples of neoclassical architecture in Lombardy, there are the Royal Villa of Milan and the Palazzo Belgioioso. The Royal Villa of Milan was later on the official residence of Austria vice-roys.
While under Napoleon, Milan was named the capital of a satellite Kingdom of Italy and started to be reshaped and new squares and larger boulevards were constructed, as well as cultural institutions, such as the Art Galery and the Academy of Fine arts and the squares named Porta Ticinese and Foro Bonaparte.
Another breathtaking and massive construction that took place was the Arch of Peace which was located at the bottom of Corso Sempione. There is also the Galleria Vitorrio Emanuele II that was designed by Giuseppe Mengoni and that was built as a celebration to Vittorio Emanuele II. The building was inspired by the Bulnighton Arcade in London and has a cast iron roof adorned with glass.
In these last few years, Milan has had an urban decay and renewal of former industrial areas which are now modern residential and financial districs such as Fiera Milano and Porta Nova. According to some, the old exhibition area is to be reshaped to feature residential areas, skyscrapers, museums, and an urban park.
The largest park in the centre of Milan is the Sempiore Park in the northwest and Montanelli Garden in the northeast. The Sempiore Park adopted the English style and has in its premises the Milan City Aquarium and the Napoleonic Arena, as well as a Japanese garden and a public library. There is also a steel lattice panoramic tower and an exhibition centre for those who are interested.
There are various places to visit when in Milan, lots of places to shop and party and it is a city that can offer anything you would ever want or need. It is one of the most recommended places you can move to for a better and more exciting life. Don’t be afraid to live your life, we can help!
We provide a cost effective and reliable service to you. Be it a small or a large number of boxes that needs moving, we can arrange collection of your belongings and relocation, as well as Storage, all only under the best conditions and with highly Qualified Professionals Removers. You can even leave the Packing to us. We will make sure everything will be Packed Securely with only the best Packing Supplies available. If you’re not convinced just use our Free Quote service.
You can contact us for any questions you might have. +44 020 3150 2668
Photographer: Jakub Hałun