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Are you planning a move abroad or do you want to explore the possibilities? I have many offerings!
Resources:
* Conquer Your Fears article and podcast episode.
* Language Learning article and podcast episode.
* Ready to Leave the U.S. and Move Abroad? Here’s Why Comfort Might Be Your Biggest Block article and podcast episode and YouTube video.
* Finding Community article, podcast and YouTube (they’re all a bit different).
* Moving Solo article, podcast and YouTube (different than the article or pod).
* Reinventing Yourself After 50, 60, 70... and beyond article.
Reflective Questions to Challenge Your Timeline
* If not now, when? What would have to change for you to finally move?
* What are you really afraid of? Is it failure, loss, the unknown?
* How would you feel if you never did it?
* What do you stand to gain if you go? What do you stand to lose if you don’t?
* What’s the worst that could happen—and could you handle it?
* What’s the best that could happen?
My Class teaches you how to move abroad on a budget! Click here to learn more!
**I’m open for consultations/coaching. Schedule a video call with me to see if I can help with your move abroad!
—If you’re interested in learning another language before you embark (or after) on your new adventure, I highly recommend the platform Preply! It’s what I use to learn Portuguese and it’s also the platform I teach on. Please use my referral code for $17 off your first lesson!
—I use Wise to transfer money internationally between bank accounts and they also offer a free ATM card that can be used worldwide without fees. Please use my referral code for a free transfer of up to $600.
—Are you interested in being (or finding) a petsitter? I recommend Trusted Housesitters. I’ve use them on multiple occasions with wonderful results!
—I’ve started using Kindred Home Exchange in order to secure affordable accommodations! If you’re interested and want to sign up, you will get five nights with my referral code!
—I use Safety Wing for my travel medical insurance abroad. You can check them out here.
—For travel hacking I use my Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card. I earn enough points by using the card regularly (with no foreign transaction fees) to get a “free” RT ticket from Europe to the US at least once a year.
—I use the eSim Nomad. I’ve tried several others and Nomad is the only one that’s ever worked for me.
—If you’re traveling or moving to a new country, I highly recommend choosing Express VPN. It’s the VPN service that I use. Click here for more information and get three extra months on an affordable twelve month subscription.
If you’re interested in moving abroad, check out my free Expat on a Budget pub or podcast on Substack
The How to Live Abroad Publication is here.
* Part 1—Want to move abroad? Start here!
* Part 2—Conquer your fears about moving abroad!
* Part 3—12 Minimizing Mistakes Part 1
* Part 4—12 Minimizing Mistakes Part 2
* Part 5—A Personal Case study (re: Minimizing)
* Part 6—Your Move Abroad: The Ultimate Checklist
* My Class: teaching you how to live abroad on a budget for under $1,000 a month or under $2,000 a month is only $97 for lifetime access, learn more here!
If you’re interested in my “Why I Left the US and Won’t Ever Return” Series, please check out..
* Cost of living: Article here
* Healthcare (or lack thereof) here.
* Safety—article here.
* Polarization—too much hate and anger
* Community
* Values: : this one! :)
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***Disclaimer: My writing, and podcasts are based on personal experience and are for informational purposes only. I am not a lawyer. Please seek professional advice before making decisions about moving abroad. I am not responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information.
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