Days 1–2 · Become operational
Set up mobile access, cash and transport. Walk the first neighbourhood in daylight and after dark, then buy ordinary groceries.
Use the visit properly
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tour itineraries.
Choose a 7, 14 or 30-day structure that tests ordinary life without wasting the trip in transit.
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Seven days usually means one city and two neighbourhoods.
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Repeat the same tests in every location.
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Return home with recorded evidence, not only impressions.
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A focused 7-day visit
Choose one city and no more than two realistic neighbourhoods. The objective is depth, not coverage.
Days 3–4 · Test priorities
Visit the most important hospital, school, coworking space or professional adviser and repeat a likely weekday journey.
Days 5–6 · Compare
Stay or spend substantial time in the second neighbourhood. View realistic housing and compare noise, heat, access and costs.
Day 7 · Record the decision
Write what worked, what failed, what remains unverified and whether a longer second visit is necessary.
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A balanced 14-day visit
Two weeks can test one city properly or compare two locations without turning the trip into constant transit.
Days 1–4 · First base
Establish an ordinary routine, inspect housing, test transport and complete the highest-priority appointments.
Days 5–7 · Pressure test
Repeat journeys at busy times, visit during rain where possible and examine the least convenient parts of the area.
Days 8–11 · Second base
Move once, then repeat the same tests so the two locations can be compared on equivalent evidence.
Days 12–14 · Resolve gaps
Return to the strongest candidate, clarify professional questions and record a realistic monthly budget.
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A deeper 30-day visit
Use the time to establish routines. Do not automatically multiply the number of destinations.
Week 1 · Settle and observe
Use one realistic base, log spending and identify which assumptions need testing.
Week 2 · Institutions and work
Test healthcare, schools, work setup, banking access, transport and government or professional processes relevant to the move.
Week 3 · Compare a second option
Use the same scorecard in a second neighbourhood or city so attractive differences are not confused with novelty.
Week 4 · Live the preferred routine
Return to the leading option, minimise sightseeing and behave as closely as possible to an ordinary resident.
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Use one scorecard everywhere
A consistent record makes locations comparable after the emotion of the trip has faded.
Housing
Record realistic rent, deposit, utility method, noise, condition, access and contract questions.
Daily systems
Score walking, transport, mobile coverage, payments, groceries, deliveries and language friction.
Health and family
Record hospital journey, insurance practicality, school route, accessibility and support networks.
Personal fit
Score climate, air, pace, community, isolation, safety concerns and whether the routine is genuinely sustainable.