I'm looking for moving/shipping companies to send a couple of boxes of books & clothes from Australia to the USA (as I'm relocating). While requesting quotes, one company strongly suggested that I hire them to pack my things for me as apparently US Customs get suspicious if the boxes were packed by the individual mover (me, in this case) rather than by a professional. I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere else and the US Customs website hasn't addressed this. What's going on? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jul 1, 2012 - 12 answers

My husband and I have decided to "settle down" in Australia - his home country (I'm from California); we'll probably make the move in about a year. I've lived in Australia before, but the permanency of it is...new. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or knew of any good resources for expats or "lifers". [more inside]
posted by jrobin276 on Sep 7, 2011 - 12 answers

How should I move 2m^3 of stuff from Australia to the US? [more inside]
posted by emmykm on Jun 4, 2011 - 11 answers

Aussie Filter! Looking for a picture of a particular Aussie/NZ moving company's Cat-arrific logo! [more inside]
posted by salem on May 26, 2011 - 6 answers

How to move large household of stuff from San Francisco bay area to Sydney area Australia. [more inside]
posted by mechantbruce on May 13, 2011 - 9 answers

My mom is moving to Australia. Which major appliances can/should she bring with her? [more inside]
posted by obiwanwasabi on Sep 4, 2010 - 21 answers

I might be moving to Sydney. What should I think about when planning? [more inside]
posted by jacalata on Sep 18, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I move my life from Perth, Western Australia, to Middle-of-Nowhere, QLD with a cat and my sanity intact? [more inside]
posted by indienial on Sep 3, 2007 - 16 answers

My husband has just been offered a job in Sydney, Australia. We have two sons, 6 and 9. We currently live in the US. While we are extremely excited about moving, we know nothing about Australia. Ive read the travel books, but am trying to find out about schools, housing, etc. we should be moving in late June. Any info would be great. Thanks in advance!
posted by BaugusC on Apr 6, 2007 - 21 answers

I want to find a job in Australia or new Zealand. But I'm Canadian, in Canada. How do I do it? [more inside]
posted by GuyZero on Jan 30, 2007 - 15 answers

What should I know to plan a move from US to Australia? What should I take and what should I leave behind? What else should I know about moving to Australia? Where can I get more information? [more inside]
posted by wanderlust_babe on Oct 7, 2006 - 16 answers

I have been giving some thought to moving from Australia to Hong Kong for a while (6 months +). What tips would you give to a newcomer to the area - from finding a place to live onwards? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by backOfYourMind on Jan 6, 2004 - 1 answer