Before you arrive...

Before you leave - packing is the most important activity. You need to know what to pack... so here are some handy tips (we found out the hard way)

* Check if the apartment you have is fully furnish. Ask the agency if the inventory of the house. Most agency should have this information....

* Arrange for all your items (which you are shipping) to arrive the same week as you. Give 2 days for custome clearance and 2 days for transit...

* Ours stuff are air-freighted so we have better control of the arrival timings..
(No, we are not rich. My dad works in the freight industry and we got it all for free)

So here is what you must pack (to last us a week):

CLOTHES:
- A pair jeans
- Fleece Jacket
- Shawl
- Gloves
- Long sleeve cotton tops
- Few T-shirts
- Long pants
- Socks
- Shorts (yes, it is winter - but we do have heater at home)
- Long johns (we bought a set each from Cold Wear - Black in colour.. best buy ever!)
- Waterproof boots (with Gore-Tex materials). We got our from Timberland... nice!

KITCHEN ITEMS:
- Maggie Noodles
- Pot, Bowls and Cutleries (if your apartment does not have them)

OTHERS:
- Towels
- Toiletries
- Bedsheets, Pillows and Duver (if your apt does not have them)
- English Magazines

All your important document shd be placed in a clear folder in your carry-on backpack - including photocopies of EVERYTHING and at least 10 - 12 Passport Photos on white / grey background. Very important.. you will know why later..