Have you been offered a job beyond the borders of this fair land? Thinking of starting a family in sunnier climes? Whatever you're reason for moving to another country, you want to make sure you're doing it for the right reasons and then ensure the entire process is as smooth as possible. After all, moving abroad is supposed to be an exciting venture, so don't allow the moving process to darken your horizons! Here's a thoughtful and detailed guide of the 6 basic steps of moving abroad.Think about it!Moving abroad is no small matter, so it requires a lot of thought and consideration. Think about the real reason why you want or need to move away. If it's tied into work, who else in your household will have to sacrifice parts of their life to move with you? What about family ties? Who will you be leaving behind? Will you be able to handle the emotional side of moving away from friends, family and familiarity? Money is the next big consideration, can you afford it? Which leads us onto the next stage:Research!Compare and contrast the cost of properties out there. Can you afford the mortgage on a property over there? Talk is cheap! House are not. If you've found the perfect cabin to spend you days in, compare and contrast the cost of living out there. Can you truly afford to live there once you're there? If you'll be looking for work, will you be able to find work to suit your skills and provide for your needs? What about transport – will you be able to drive other there, and if you don't drive, what is the public transport like? Write down all the pros and cons, weigh them up and have a serious think about whether a move abroad is the best idea.Learn the languageIf you're considering moving to another country that speaks another language you need to seriously consider learning the language. Even if English will be widely spoken over there, you will find it easier to connect with locals by at least showing willing to learn their language. Learning a county's language can also open windows in to understanding the country's culture and customs. If you're moving to small village in a region, you may also need to look up certain local dialects. Immigration requirementsCheck what the country's regulations are as some countries have strict rules. There may be certain financial credentials you need to meet or certain types of paperwork to complete which can take long periods of time to be processed.House on marketYou can work with companies that specialise in overseas moves to help with this, put be sure to put your house on the market or cancel your rental agreement in plenty of time to move.Pack, book container, van hirePack you house items! Use strong packing boxes to pack smaller items. Wrap delicate items in bubble wrap, newspaper and use tape to secure. Use rope to secure drawers and other moving items. Get some 'Fragile' tape and use it liberally. It may not ensure that everything gets from A to B perfectly (there's always the chance of damage occurring with all the best will in the world) but at least it will let people know. Shipping your items by freight can take time but it's the most cost effective method of moving large quantities of furniture and items abroad in one piece. Research for the best deals and try to book it in advance as much as possible. Don't forget, you'll also need van hire on both sides of the boat trip, so look into those early too. Ideally man and van deals will work better, so that the van can be there waiting for your items when they're taken off the ship. Then.. you can unpack, and enjoy!