The Costa Property Podcast

#31 Is the Grass Really Greener? Why We Left Ireland for a New Life in Spain


Listen Later

In 2016, we packed up our life in Ireland and moved to Spain with two young kids in tow.

It wasn’t easy—but it changed everything for us. 

In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast we’re pulling back the curtain on our biggest challenges, the surprising lessons we learned, and why we have zero regrets. 

From transforming our son’s health to building a new life from the ground up, we’ll show you what it really takes to make a move abroad.

You’ll get first-hand advice from a family who has been through the ups and downs of moving abroad with young children.

If you’re curious about life in Spain or considering a similar move, this episode offers invaluable insights to help you decide if it’s right for you.

Learn how to embrace change, overcome challenges, and build a new life in a foreign country with confidence!


What You’ll Discover:

  • Why We Left Ireland: The real reasons we decided to pack up and move to Spain.

  • How Spain’s Climate Improved Our Son’s Health: Learn how the warm weather transformed Oliver’s eczema and asthma.

  • Coping with the Challenges of Moving Abroad: How we handled the emotional ups and downs of relocating.

  • Adapting to Spanish Culture: Our journey to embracing a Mediterranean lifestyle and its quirks.

  • Helping Kids Adjust to a New Country: Tips for helping your kids thrive in a foreign environment.

  • What We Wish We Knew Before Moving : The lessons and mistakes we made - and how you can avoid them.

  • The Importance of Going All-In : Why fully committing to your new life is the key to success.


Ready to plan your move to Spain?


Sign up for our Roadmap to Buying Property on the Costa del Sol Digital Course

Book a complimentary consultation call with Warner

Contact Warner & Sandra on whatsapp 


Rate, review or follow on Apple Podcasts


If you have been enjoying the show, please do leave a quick rating or review! It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and support more people - just like you - to move to Spain and fulfil their dream!

Click here,scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about this episode!

Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast so you don’t miss out on the latest episodes.


...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Costa Property PodcastBy Warner and Sandra Laurie - WL Costa Properties Real Estate Spain - Costa Del Sol

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

3 ratings


More shows like The Costa Property Podcast

View all
Desert Island Discs by BBC Radio 4

Desert Island Discs

2,025 Listeners

Learning Spanish for Beginners Podcast by Miguel Lira

Learning Spanish for Beginners Podcast

458 Listeners

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett by DOAC

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

7,087 Listeners

The David McWilliams Podcast by David McWilliams & John Davis

The David McWilliams Podcast

367 Listeners

American in Spain by Britt

American in Spain

0 Listeners

Living In Spain with David Wright by David Wright

Living In Spain with David Wright

3 Listeners

Spain To Go by Daniel Welsch

Spain To Go

31 Listeners

My Therapist Ghosted Me by Global

My Therapist Ghosted Me

826 Listeners

The Valencia Property Podcast by Graham Hunt

The Valencia Property Podcast

4 Listeners

Dish by Cold Glass Productions

Dish

632 Listeners

The Rest Is Football by Goalhanger

The Rest Is Football

701 Listeners

Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth by Gyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media

Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth

324 Listeners

Move to Spain: The Podcast by Just Law Solicitors

Move to Spain: The Podcast

9 Listeners

The Rest Is Politics: US by Goalhanger

The Rest Is Politics: US

2,295 Listeners

Blink | Jake Haendel's Story by Sony Music, Corinne Vien, Jacob Haendel

Blink | Jake Haendel's Story

6,618 Listeners