International Moves and Packing
IntlMOVE offers all the services you need if you are shipping your household goods overseas for international moves.
IntlMOVE will pack, ship and deliver your household goods overseas.
If you need international moving insurance, IntlMOVE can also help you locate a reliable insurance agent to insure your household goods and personal effects.
Although IntlMOVE does offer packing services for your international move, some clients choose to pack their household goods on their own.
IntlMOVE has put together some tips that will help make your packing experience more successful.
Hazardous Materials
Most countries have very strict guidelines on what items are allowed to be transported overseas.
When you are making an international move, you will want to check with IntlMOVE and your country’s embassy to determine which items are prohibited.
You will not be allowed to ship any items that are liquid or flammable.
It is also unlikely that you will be able to ship any firearms overseas.
There are many resources online that you can check for a complete list of prohibited items.
Important Documents
Don’t ship any important documents with your international shipment.
You will want to transport these documents with you when you move overseas.
These documents include your passport, visa, birth certificates, school records, bank statements and other important financial and personal records.
Packing Heavy Items
When you are packing really heavy items, like books, it is best to pack them in small boxes.
Making boxes too heavy will slow down the IntlMOVE moving team and will also slow down the IntlMOVE delivery team in your new country.
By packing heavy items in small boxes, you will help ensure a more efficient international moving experience.
Furniture
If you are shipping furniture overseas, you will have to make sure that you disassemble all furniture that can be taken apart.
To stay organized, you will want to tape all furniture parts together so that you can easily reassemble the furniture when you arrive overseas.
If you have hired IntlMOVE to pack your household goods, the IntlMOVE packing team will disassemble beds and other furniture that needs to be taken apart.
Your items will be shipped by truck, by sea and then by truck again.
Your furniture will experience turbulence while being shipped overseas, but damage can be prevented.
You will want to wrap all furniture in cardboard, bubble wrap or take other protective measure to prevent any damage to your furniture.
Packing Fragile Items
When IntlMOVE packs fragile items, special care is given to the items to help ensure their safe arrival overseas.
You will have to take extra precautions when packing fragile items if you decide to pack items on your own.
Wrap all fragile items in bubble wrap or other protective enclosures.
You will also want to make sure that the boxes are lined with a two to four inch layer of crumpled paper on all sides of the box.
The crumpled paper will created a cushion for your fragile items when they experience any turbulence during the international shipment.
Sharp Objects
If you are shipping sharp kitchen knives or garden tools, you will want to wrap these items securely.
You can wrap the sharp edges in bubble wrap or other protective paper, which will help prevent any unnecessary injuries or damage to other items in the shipment.
Appliances
Before shipping appliances or other large electronics overseas, you will want to check the electrical requirements of your new country.
Most large electrical appliances will not work overseas, so make sure you can use these items before you ship them overseas.
IntlMOVE can pack household goods and personal effects for international moves.
IntlMOVE has helped many people move overseas, so IntlMOVE is very experienced in safely packing your personal belongings.
IntlMOVE is dedicated to making sure your household goods and personal effects arrive safely overseas, so you can rely on the international moving professionals.
Moving to India with IntlMOVE: South Indian Cuisine
The southern states of Karnataka, Andhra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are well-known for their cuisine.
There are many similarities and differences between the foods in the Southern Indian states.
Rice is a staple in these dishes and lentils, spices, chilies and coconut are used in these well-known meals.
Fruits and vegetables like tamarind, snake gourd, garlic, ginger and plantains are also commonly used throughout Southern India.
Andhra Food
This state’s food is the spiciest in Southern India because they use a lot of chili powder in the dishes.
The majority of the food in Andhra is made with vegetables or lentils.
Some of the most popular dishes are mung bean pancake, tamarind soup and tamarind rice.
There are also several meat dishes that have become very popular.
There are many curries, which are vegetables mixed with meat and combined in a sauce.
Kodi koora is a curry that is made with chicken and mutton is a curry that is made with goat mutton.
You can also find curries made with fish, prawns, crab and other southern favorites.
Karnataka Food
Of all the Southern Indian states, Karnataka is the mildest.
Similar to the other southern states, rice is a staple in many meals.
The dishes do not use as much chili powder as Andhra, but instead are made with palm sugar and Jaggery.
The cuisine in Karnataka is very diverse, but there are more vegetarians in this state, so there are more vegetarian dishes.
There are two staple grains in this state, which are jowar and bajra.
Rottis, which are flattened breads, are made with theses two grains.
You will also find eggplant and lentils in many Karnataka meals.
To flavor their meals, people in this region use chutney powders and pickles.
If you live on the coast in Karnataka, you will find seafood, coconut and coconut oil in a lot of the prepared food.
You will usually get vegetable side dishes called Palya, a curd-based side dished called tambli, pickles or other unique accompaniments.
Yogurt is a popular dairy product that is used as a base and can also be served separately.
Kerala
Like the other South Indian states, the food is diverse in Kerala.
The Hindu population eats mostly vegetarian cuisines, while the Muslim and Christian populations eat meat-based meals.
The main export from this state is coconuts, so it is not surprising that most meals are coconut based.
Seafood is also a very popular ingredient in the dishes made on the coastal regions of Kerala.
Pork masala, mussels, squid, mutton stew, chicken stew and an assortment of different curries will be found in this state.
Tamil
The Tamil style of food is often served at weddings or other types of celebratory affairs in India.
The cuisine in Tamil ranges from very spicy to mild, so you will have a lot to choose from.
You will find side dishes such as curry, appalam and pickle.
There are four different groups of dishes you will find in Tamil.
The first group is mixed with rice.
The second group is side dishes that accompany the rice dishes.
The third group is snacks and the fourth category is rich, sweet dishes.
When you move to India with IntlMOVE, you will have the opportunity to try a new assortment of flavors and tastes.
Moving to India will provide you with a lot of experiences that will last a lifetime.
Let IntlMOVE help you realize your dream of moving to India, so you can learn to enjoy the different Southern India dishes.
Moving to Athens with IntlMOVE
Choosing IntlMOVE as your international mover is a big step in making your overseas relocation a reality.
Moving overseas can be stressful, but IntlMOVE can help calm your worries.
IntlMOVE handles all of the shipping details of its customers’ international moves.
When you and your family are preparing for a move to Athens, contact IntlMOVE.
IntlMOVE has put together a list of activities for you and your family to enjoy when moving overseas.
Moving to Athens can be quite the adventure.
The Parthenon
When you first move to Athens, you will undoubtedly want to visit the Parthenon.
Construction for this wonder of the ancient world began in 447 BC and it was completed in 438 BC.
Some even say this is the most important surviving building of ancient Greece.
This building was built as a temple for the Greek goddess Athena.
Monastriraki Flea Market
On Sundays, this market turns into something more of a traditional flea market with people laying out blankets and selling all sorts of trinkets, treasures and maybe even some junk!
Even if you are not in the mood to purchase anything, you can come down to this area on Sundays to enjoy some fantastic people watching.
During the week, Monastriraki Flea Market is a street full of shops, clothing stores, tourist stores and a wide variety of other shops that make this area of Athens very unique.
The Agora-Athens Central Market
When you move to Athens and want fresh meat or fish to cook for dinner, visit the Agora-Athens Central Market.
You can get meat and fish for a very inexpensive price.
If you visit the market and get hungry just looking at all the food, don’t worry because there are plenty of restaurants that have delicious food to serve.
This street is also the beginning of Chinatown and Eolou Street, which is the pedestrian shopping area.
When you move to Athens with IntlMOVE, this market is a great place to visit to see some of the local culture.
Mount Lycabettus
When you have a morning or an afternoon free, take a trek up Mount Lycabettus for a great view of Athens.
At the top of the mountain, there is a café to get something to eat after your weary travels uphill.
There is also an amphitheatre so you can enjoy some outdoor entertainment.
Luckily there is a train that will take you to the top if you are not in the mood for exercise.
The Plaka
When you move to Athens, you can leave your winter gear at home because the city is warm almost all year.
When you have a lot of warm days and nights, you can take advantage of the weather by finding a lot of things to do outside.
This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Athens with plenty to see and lots of things to do.
There are great restaurants with outdoor seating and lots of shops as well.
If you are into history, there are plenty of Greek and Roman ruins throughout this area of the city.
The Plaka is also equipped with the famous Brettos distillery.
The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
Overlooking the sea, there is a beautiful temple that was built for Poseidon.
Poseidon was God of the Sea, so the beautiful location is fitting.
There is a beach just below the temple that is perfect for swimming or just catching some rays.
Visit the temple when the sun is setting for a truly breathtaking view of the sea and sun.
There is plenty to do and see in Athens, so your international move will be a lot of fun and filled with great experiences.
When you are ready to move to Athens, contact IntlMOVE to ship all of your household good.