5 Tips for Moving to a New City Alone in Your 20s
relo-to | May 08 / 2020
If you’re moving to a new city in your 20s, then you’re in luck. This is the easiest time in your life to relocate somewhere new! Moving to a new city alone can be daunting, but lucky you – you’ve landed in Toronto. There is so much to see, do, eat, and experience within this vibrant metropolitan city, even if you’re starting out solo.
The transition of moving to a new city is so much simpler during your twenties. At this […]
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How to Cope with Moving Away from Family for a Job
relo-to | April 17 / 2020
Relocating for a job can bring up a range of emotions – joy, apprehension, curiosity…the list goes on. Don’t worry, these emotions are totally normal, because moving to a new city is, frankly, a big deal. In a popular metropolitan city like Toronto (or the 6ix, as Drake calls it), you’ll enjoy so many new adventures and life experiences. This can be an absolutely amazing opportunity for your future!
You may have some reservations about moving away from your family for […]
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First Winter in Toronto? Real-Life Hacks From An Ex-Pat to Make It More Enjoyable!
Julie Cowan | November 28 / 2018
Yes…your first winter in Toronto is coming. The first dusting of snow has already fallen…and the temperatures are dipping.
Our relo-to clients new to winter ask me all the time what it’s like…and I wish I had an easy answer. Truthfully, this is a season I have a love/hate relationship with. Why? Because there isn’t one trick to prepare yourself for your first winter in Toronto and a climate that you may be unfamiliar with. It has a language all of it’s on (“wind […]
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Part II – A Local’s Guide To Preparing For Your First Winter in Toronto!
Julie Cowan | November 27 / 2018
Ahhhh…winter in Toronto. Anxiety abounds when this topic comes up with our clients. There’s a lot to know…to do and to shop for but we are resolved that it’s a little easier with the right planning and of course the right state of mind! We recently wrote about a client’s experience with their first winter here…and here comes a local’s perspective to round out relo-to‘s recommendations for winter in Toronto.
For outerwear, speak to the experts. Go early in the day to a […]
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