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How to move to America
The Definitive Expat Guide

Tips, tricks, and guides to help you with your move. Everything from banking to sandwiches.

Best way to transfer money internationally 2021 - Which tool is best? Wise vs. OFX vs. vs. PayPal vs. Banks

Transferring Money (FX)

What's the best way to transfer money? I've compared OFX, Wise & all the rest!

Want to build good credit? Start with these five simple tips

Credit Cards without Credit

How to get an American credit card with no credit history.

Health insurance if you're new or if you have lost your job as an expat

Expat Health Insurance

If you're new or if you've lost your job as an expat, this is what you need.

E3 Visa - Australians Moving to America in 2022

E3 Visa USA

A specialty visa for Australians that allows you to work and live in America.

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E3 Visa - Australians Moving to America in 2022

Before You Arrive

All the information you need before a move to America. How to pack up your life and prepare in advance.

The 5 pains everyone goes through when moving to the U.S.

Setting Up

You’ve landed and it’s now time get yourself setup. This is your guide for the first month.

Understanding Holidays in the United States of America

Living Here

You know the essentials, and now you want to know the extra bits to make the stay even better.

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Disney Theme Parks for Absolute Beginners

Growing up in Australia, Disneyland sounded almost like a fairy tale. If you live in the US (or visi…

Not everything is ok (and that's ok)

As we fly into the holiday season once again, lots of the US descends into cold and darkness. For yo…

Authentic Aussie Pies and Pastries in NYC

If you've been missing that familiar flavor of faraway lands as we head into the cooler months, neve…

Aussies in New York (and around the US) – We want to see your Aussie Band shirts!

As part of Ausmusic Month, on Thursday 30 November, pull out your favorite Aussie artist merch and t…

Holiday Tipping Guide - How much to tip the Super (and Staff) in your Building
Holiday Tipping Guide 2023 – How much to tip the Super (and Staff) in your Building

Tipping is very important in the U.S. not only culturally but for the financial well-being of many. …

Do you want to design the new America Josh merch?

Have you ever had a unique and fun Aussie design idea that you wanted to get out there but just need…

Paying Your Rent on Credit Card: How to Earn Lots of Credit Card Points

Credit card rewards are something I'd never considered until moving to the US and now I realize they…

NYC Marathon 2023
New York City Marathon 2023 – Everything you need to know to run or cheer

On Sunday, November 5, 2023 The New York City Marathon will be run for its 52st time. The race is an…

How to fix “An invalid value was presented for a property” on USVisaScheduling.com

Have you been trying to register for the new USTravelDocs website and finding that you're having tro…