Contents

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Welcome

SMOTH MOVING Expert tips for shipping your goods Down Under

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packing up Essential advice for packing your belongings

11 ship shape Moving advice from an expat who has been there

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keeping it simple Take the stress out of shipping your vehicle

20 shipping your car The process involved in moving your car can i take it? Which items should stay and which should go

25 PET TRANSPORT How to prepare your pet for the big move

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29 PET INSURANCE Advice about insuring your pet once you have arrived welcomE

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hen you are sending your prized possessions some 10,000 miles across the world, it can be a very stressful exercise. That’s why we have put together this special supplement to help make the move of a lifetime a (relatively) smooth one.

Start your journey with a guide to how to move your goods stress free – and how to avoid the pitfalls (p5). If you have larger, bulkier and of course heavier items to ship, then our feature on packing your belongings (p11) should certainly help. Of course, for many of us, moving with pets can be a fairly stressful process, so don’t miss our in-depth piece on getting your beloved family friend Down Under safely and happily (p29). We’ve also got information on shipping your car or bike (p22) and what to take – or not to take (p25); so with all this valuable information at your fingertips, you should be well covered!

John Weir, Publisher

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