[Cum e viata in Anglia? Impresii dupa 5 ani in UK – articol in Limba Romana -AICI] Here we are at the start of 2024, now after 5 years in England UK, with obtained permanent residence (Settled Status), living in our own house (I promise to write an article in
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The expat lifestyle is not easy but it is very rewarding. After travelling around for six years in the merchant navy, I have transferred to shore to Marseille France and in 2018 to England, UK.
Here I had to start from zero and build a life, I share my experiences trough each step along the way in the hope that I will make life easier for anyone following this road.
How is life in Hull? England – UK Impressions after 3 years as Expat
[Cum e viata in Hull? Anglia UK – Impresii dupa trei ani ca Expat] Four years have passed since we left France and immigrated to England, UK. I wrote about life in Hull once before HERE , it was my first impressions after the first month of living in Hull . At that time I was not planning
Continue readingHow is living in Romania?
[Cum e sa traiesti in Romania? – Articol in Limba Romana AICI] As a native Romanian, I’ve lived in Romania, then moved to France and now we’re in England, UK so I think I can compare how is living in Romania to living in West Europe. Well… considering that the
Continue readingHow to find a house to rent in England UK?
[Cum caut casa de inchiriat in Anglia UK? Articol in Limba Romana AICI] “I’m looking for a house to rent”, “I’m looking for a flat to rent” – these are by far the most common posts on Romanian fb groups in England / UK. I’ve always wondered why these people never
Continue readingThe Romanians that Left the UK for Romania – What do they say? Is it better home or Will they come back?
[CE ZIC CEI INTORSI DIN ANGLIA IN ROMANIA? E MAI BINE ACASA IN TARA TA? – RO Articol] In the previous article, I asked the Romanians from Great Britain UK about their life here – about Brexit and if it’s worth coming to the UK now, officially in 2021 there
Continue readingHow much does a house cost in England? London & South vs North
I’ve noticed lately more and more Romanians in England are pushing hard to get their own house. And why not? Why pay rent to a landlord, when you can put that money in to monthly payments for your own house, investing in your own future. You’re giving away this money
Continue readingHow to change your EU driving license to a UK Driving license
For EU expats established in England UK, the act of changing their driving license in to an English or British one, is often a mandatory step due to work requirements. Possession of a British UK driving license is also the first and easiest way to obtain proof of residence with
Continue readingHow are taxes and salaries in Romania compared to the west?
How do taxes in Romania compare with those in the West, is it true that we pay more and earn less than those in France, UK or Germany? Let’s see:
Continue readingImmigration from EU to UK England after Brexit – Work and Family paths – Who can do it and how?
[IMIGRARE ANGLIA DUPA BREXIT CU CONTRACT DE MUNCA SAU REINTREGIRE FAMILIE – CUM SI CINE POATE? ro articol] It seems that some people still don’t understand that the UK has left the EU and that you cannot enter England after Brexit without having to answer to border officials regarding the
Continue readingIs it better to live in Germany or UK on the long term? Why?
The war is long over, but who won in the end, Germany or UK England? Historians say that the United Kingdom and the Allies, but the modern reality on the ground says otherwise. In addition to official data, we will also look at the experiences of those who actually live
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