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💬 Show Notes

In this episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria welcomes Lambert, who shares his journey of relocating from South Africa to the UK. Recorded during a sun-seeking holiday in Egypt, Lambert offers an honest and insightful look into the challenges of moving abroad with a family, including the logistical hurdles of relocating pets and the cultural adjustments required when settling into a new country.

Lambert's decision to move was motivated by a mix of political, economic, and adventurous reasons. He candidly discusses the complexities of uprooting his family, including securing a job before the move and the unexpected difficulties of adjusting to life in the UK. From navigating the British weather to finding the right schools for his children, Lambert's story is about resilience and adaptability.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the expat experience, particularly the emotional and social challenges of establishing new roots in a foreign land. Lambert's reflections on the contrasts between South African and British culture, as well as his strategies for overcoming homesickness and building a new community, offer valuable insights for anyone considering a similar transition.

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Keywords: UK, South Africa, Expat Life, Moving Abroad, Cultural Adaptation, Family Relocation, Pet Relocation, British Culture, Expat Community, Personal Growth, Weather Adjustment, International Living, Community Building, Settling Abroad, St. Albans, Johannesburg, moving to London, moving to the UK

(00:45) My guest this week is Lambert, who moved to the UK from South Africa

(02:01) Lambert moved from South Africa to the UK six years ago

(04:28) You moved to the UK just before Brexit took effect

(09:57) Okay, so it took about two months for your things to arrive

(12:25) Half of our furniture we couldn't fit in our tiny house

(17:07) How did you become a British citizen and get your residency?

(19:17) How did you decide on which school your kids go to?

(23:09) Both of your children had trouble making friends after moving to England

(27:59) Most of the people I get along with are expats

(29:30) What do you miss from South Africa most?

(30:18) Everything that people say about the weather in the UK is true

(33:06) Is there anything that you really like about living in the UK

(37:37) Your wife got better with the weather

(38:53) Is there anything that you don't get used to about London

(42:54) Bus service is convenient, but the bus service is not frequent

(43:11) So how was the move with the dogs?

(46:53) Lambert: The older you get, the more difficult making friends

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