Introduction Moving to a new installation can be tough enough when you’re not moving with pets. If you do throw a pet (or even multiple pets) in the mix, it becomes even more nerve-racking. If you’re someone who has never moved while owning pets, you may not even know where to start. Good thing you’re […]
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PCSing To Germany: Moving or Selling Your Vehicle
Moving overseas can be stressful, but knowing what to expect – especially where expenses are concerned— can help you manage your family’s budget. AHRN.com reached out to military spouse blogger Melissa Gilliam Shaw to share her experiences budgeting for personal vehicle expenses in Germany. Vehicle expenses are one of the largest single expenses categories your […]
Housing in Wiesbaden Germany
A smooth OCONUS PCS often comes down to the details. AHRN.com has invited blogger Melissa Shaw, currently living in Germany, to share the details of housing in Wiesbaden! One of the most common questions I see asked online by families preparing to PCS to Wiesbaden is “What is housing like there?” USAG Wiesbaden, which services 17 […]
So You’re Moving To Italy? Prepare for Your Military Move!
The very first thing I did after we found out our orders were cut for Aviano, Italy—you know, after I stopped dancing around the living room like a fool, and picked my jaw off the ground—was start the house hunt. It was still about five months before we’d actually be out there, but everyone on […]
8 Things to Remember While Apartment Hunting in Korea
Introduction My little family and I moved to Seoul, South Korea, for my husband’s new assignment in December 2013. We were really excited for this opportunity but honestly had no idea what to expect. Not too long after we arrived in our new country, we had to start finding that perfect place to call home […]