Expats given present tips

18.12.2008
Gift vouchers and hampers are among the top gifts for expats to send home this Christmas, it has been claimed.

According to banking firm HSBC, what to ship to the UK can be a real problem for those who have moved abroad, including Brits who have taken ferry journeys to Belgium.

However, the company claims vouchers may be a perfect choice, as they allow far-away relative and friends to pick out their own gift.

Christmas hampers are another potential present identified by the business, as this can allow those back home to "get into the festive spirit".

Meanwhile, for those short on ideas, a phone call to friends in the UK could lead to them picking out their own items, however, the bank states the best choice would be something unique that can only be found in an expat"s adopted country.

In related news, a free online guide for those who have moved abroad was launched, focusing on issues regarding the financial aspects of such travel.

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