I did this in 2003 when I moved to Australia. I didn't have much to take anyway so my life fit easily in two suitcases (one large, one small). My wife (then girlfriend, who lived in Australia) didn't have a place of her own and we started life from scratch in Brisbane.
In 2009 I did this again when moving to Finland, this time with my wife. We've left some things in Australia which we have plans to hopefully sort out next year. Personal things, not furniture or anything like that. Then we'll hopefully ship what's left to our new place, wherever that may be.
And I did this yet again when we moved to the UK. It's easier to move around with less stuff.
Our next step might not be as extreme but it's likely we won't take much with us for the next move either. Also we have a cat now so that adds a new element.
I've seen a few 'moving overseas' shows where people take all their stuff with them. The costs associated with that is ridiculous, especially anyone moving to Australia. I get the idea that people are attached to their stuff (even cars!) but really, you can get similar or even better things when you get there. Best to just start fresh. That's my main advice to anyone moving overseas. Take what you need you'll be less stressed about the whole process.
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