How to Move Abroad: Your Guide to Start Living Abroad

If you’ve been pacing around your house trying to figure out what the hell you’re supposed to take with you when you move abroad, this episode is the sanity you need. We’re not talking about “decluttering.” We’re not talking about “sparking joy.” We’re talking about what actually needs to go in the boxes when you move your entire life across an ocean. This is the straight-to-the-point, no-Pinteres...

This episode is not a pep talk. It’s not a motivational countdown to midnight. It’s not a “new year, new me” vision-board moment. This is the real conversation most people avoid at the end of the year — the one where you look honestly at your life and admit whether it’s actually working for you. Because the holidays have a way of showing us the truth: who we’ve become, what we’ve outgrown, and wha...

Everyone thinks they can “just Google” their way through a move abroad… until they’re eight tabs deep in contradictory visa articles, three breakdowns into Reddit threads, and somehow watching a YouTube video from 2014 about moving to Spain that hasn’t been accurate since Obama was in office. In this episode, I’m breaking down why Google cannot and will not give you the roadmap you think it will. ...

Last night, the U.S. crossed a line that a lot of us have been quietly watching for years. A nationally framed “Patriot Games” competition — one high school boy and girl per state, competing in an athletic showdown — sounds harmless on paper. But if your stomach dropped when you read that headline, this episode is for you. In this episode of ABROADly Speaking , I’m talking about why moments like t...

In this episode of ABROADly Speaking , I break down why most people who say they want to move abroad never actually do — and why it’s not because they “don’t make enough money.” We’re talking about paying yourself first — not in a Pinterest, envelope-stuffing, aesthetic-budget way — but in a real, grown-adult way that actually funds your future instead of reacting to exhaustion, convenience, and e...

This is the episode where I say the quiet thing out loud: You’re not thinking about moving abroad because you want adventure or aesthetics or to live your “best life in Europe.” You’re thinking about moving abroad because something deep in your body has realized you can’t keep living the way you are now. This isn’t escapism. It’s Maslow’s hierarchy. Your foundational needs aren’t being met anymore...

Today we’re talking about money. Not budgeting tips. Not “stop buying coffee.” Not manifesting abundance under a full moon. We’re talking about the sentence everyone throws around when they think about moving abroad: “I just can’t afford it.” And we’re going to look at whether that’s actually true… or whether it’s the excuse that feels safest to say out loud. Because sometimes? The math is the mat...

Today we’re talking about money. Not in the “stop buying coffee” way (absolutely not), but in the real, strategic, let’s-actually-do-this way. If you’ve been waiting to hit a “perfect savings number” before you move abroad… this is your episode. Because that number you keep chasing? It’s probably not based on math — it’s based on fear. Which means it will always move. Which means you will always f...

People love to assume you need $20k in savings, a remote job, and a color-coded shipping spreadsheet to move abroad. Cool. Cute. Not my story. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I moved to Switzerland in 2013 with $2,000 in the bank , two cats, cancer recovery still happening, and absolutely zero idea what I was doing — including the part where we had to borrow money because we n...

That fancy title you’re proud of? The one that made you sound important at home? Yeah, it doesn’t translate internationally — and it’s probably the reason you’re getting ghosted. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why U.S. résumés fall flat overseas, how your job title is confusing recruiters, and what to actually do instead if you want to get noticed (without rewriting your entire career)...

If you’ve been applying for jobs abroad and getting radio silence, this episode is your intervention. In ABROADly Speaking, I break down the real reason international job applications go nowhere — and spoiler: it’s not your résumé, your confidence, or your qualifications. It’s the broken system you’re trying to break into. You’ll learn how global companies actually hire (hint: they usually don’t m...

A few weeks ago, I ran a half marathon — something I almost didn’t even sign up for. And somewhere between mile six and mile ten, I realized I wasn’t just racing my body… I was racing my beliefs about what I could handle. That run became a mirror for how so many of us approach our move abroad — full of invisible limits we call “logic” or “being practical,” when it’s really just fear wearing a resp...

No one moves abroad because they love paperwork — but let’s be honest, you can’t get that visa without it. In this episode of ABROADly Speaking, I take you inside the bureaucratic nightmare every future immigrant faces: the endless hunt for “official documents.” From birth certificates that apparently expire to translations certified by mythical creatures, this is your survival guide to the least...

Everyone wants to move abroad easily — but chasing the “easiest visa” is how people end up broke, burnt out, or back on a return flight they didn’t plan to take. In this episode of ABROADly Speaking, I dismantles the myth of “easy countries” and expose why quick-fix visas usually cost more, restrict you later, and turn your dream move into bureaucratic Groundhog Day. You’ll learn what “easy” reall...

Tired of being stuck in visa limbo? In this episode of ABROADly Speaking , I'm debunking the internet’s favorite argument — visa first or job first — and explaining why neither one is the right place to start. You’ll learn how to build leverage, create momentum, and stop waiting for the perfect order before you make your move abroad. If you’re serious about moving overseas — but stuck between Goog...

“Just get the visa—it’s easy.” LOL, no. In this raw, no-fluff episode, I break down the truth about moving-abroad visas: real costs (translations, apostilles, insurance), timelines that slip, documents you didn’t know existed, and the subtle red flags officers look for. You’ll learn how to use official government sources, what to prepare first, and how to present yourself as a safe bet—so you don’...

Thinking a move abroad will fix everything ? In this raw, unscripted episode, I pull back the curtain on what life overseas is really like—the good, the gutting, and the everyday in between. We talk mental health wins, culture shock, language gaps, time-zone whiplash, taxes (twice!), and the ache of being far from family during emergencies and milestones. If you want the freedom of a life abroad a...

If you’re serious about living overseas, the job seeker visa can beat digital-nomad hype. I break down what it is, who qualifies, proof-of-funds, timelines (often 6 months), and how it converts to a work permit/EU Blue Card—plus Germany, Austria (Red-White-Red), Portugal, Sweden, and UAE examples. Cover Letter Template Career & Professional Life

If you’ve ever Googled “do cats survive cargo??” at 2am, this one’s for you. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I moved overseas with my pets—twice—what I’d do again, and what I’d skip. No scare tactics, no fluff. Just real talk on international pet travel so you can stop spiraling and start planning. Here’s what I cover: Cabin vs. Cargo vs. Sea : how airlines decide, size/wei...

Let’s be real — most Americans applying for jobs abroad look like giant, flashing red flags . Not because they’re unqualified, but because their résumés, cover letters, and visa conversations scream: “I’m going to be a problem for you.” In this episode of Abroadly Speaking , I’m breaking down how to stop waving those red flags and start presenting yourself like the capable, low-risk hire you actua...

Moving abroad doesn’t magically make you enlightened, adventurous, or morally superior—and pretending otherwise is dangerous. In today’s episode of Abroadly Speaking , I’m pulling back the curtain on a truth many people don’t want to admit: your privilege follows you wherever you go. I’ll share how I learned this the hard way, the subtle ways privilege shows up when you move overseas, and why “goo...

Moving abroad isn’t about sipping cappuccinos on cobblestone streets or having your life magically fall into place. It’s about ripping yourself out of what’s familiar, facing uncertainty head-on, and realizing that the “perfect timing” you’ve been waiting for doesn’t exist. In this episode of ABROADly Speaking , I’m showing you the biggest myth that keeps people stuck: the idea that you’ll somehow...

When you imagine moving abroad, you probably have a very specific place in mind—maybe it’s a city you visited once, or somewhere you’ve romanticized for years. But here’s the thing: your dream destination might not actually be the best place for you to start your new life. In this episode of ABROADly Speaking , I’m breaking down why that happens, what you might be overlooking in your planning, and...

They told us to go to school, get a job, buy a house, and everything would be fine. But what happens when you follow the rules and still feel like your life doesn’t fit? In this episode, I’m getting real about what it means to walk away from the version of success we were sold. From being diagnosed with breast cancer at 30 to rebuilding my life abroad, I’ll take you through how I realized the Amer...

This one is completely raw and unfiltered. I talk about my recent visit to the US and how my move abroad has changed my viewpoint on 'normal' and the shock I had when I couldn't make it to the local diner less than a mile away without a car.