<p><a href="https://www.sambeckbessinger.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sam Beckbessinger</a> has written a book called <a href="https://www.sambeckbessinger.com/moving-to-the-uk-a-concise-guide-for-south-africans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Moving to the UK</a>. </p> <p>It&#39;s perfect for anyone doing just that, and awesome even if you&#39;re moving somewhere other than the UK.</p> <p>In my interview with Sam, we talk about:</p> <ul> <li>Why and how she wrote &quot;Moving to the UK&quot;.</li> <li>How emigrating messes with your head and makes you feel like a helpless baby. </li> <li>Hard choices, and how they are an opportunity to define and redefine yourself. </li> <li>How the British are basically hobbits.</li> <li>Appreciating your South African-ness and learning how to be a bit more British.</li> <li><a href="https://community.newcomers-club.com/home?ref=sambeckbessinger.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Newcomers Club</a>, a community platform for expats in the UK. Be SURE to check this out. </li> <li>Sam&#39;s superpower, which is creating meticulous tick-lists and spreadsheets which you can use.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Anyway, I can&#39;t recommend the book enough, and I want to thank Sam for a super-fun interview. </p> <p><br></p> <p>As per my ads, this show is supported by the family business, <a href="https://luggagewarehouse.co.za/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Luggage Warehouse</a>. </p> <p>If you&#39;re thinking about emigrating, I&#39;ve got a discount code for you for three luggage ranges with lots of space: </p> <p><a href="https://luggagewarehouse.co.za/product/bg-berlin-cube-build-a-set-spinner/">⁠BG Berlin Cube⁠</a></p> <p><a href="https://luggagewarehouse.co.za/product/bg-berlin-zip2-build-a-set/">⁠BG Berlin Zip2⁠</a></p> <p><a href="https://luggagewarehouse.co.za/?s=samsonite+build+a+set&id=174&post_type=product">⁠All Samsonite Ranges⁠</a>, if your budget can handle it. </p> <p>Use the discount code: <strong>EXPATS</strong> at checkout and you&#39;ll get an extra 10% off your already-discounted purchase.</p> <p><br></p> <p>These are &quot;Build-a-Set&quot; ranges, which let you build a set of any size and combination, and gives you discounts the more bags you buy.</p> <p>In Moving to the UK, Sam recommends considering taking extra bags on the plane and paying it, as it turns out to be more cost-effective than many kinds of shipping.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>