How to Move Abroad: Your Guide to Start Living Abroad

In this episode of Abroadly Speaking , we dive into one of the unexpected challenges of expat parenting: managing life when your safety net—family, close friends, or a trusted tribe—is thousands of miles away. What do you do when your child gets sick, and there's no grandma or best friend nearby to step in? Mistelle shares her personal experiences of parenting abroad, from navigating a chickenpox...

Navigating the holiday season as an expat comes with its own set of challenges, especially when you're living thousands of miles away from family. In this episode of Abroadly Speaking , I'm diving into how my family and I have celebrated Christmas over the years while living abroad, from renting cozy ski chalets in Switzerland to inviting everyone to us instead of flying across the U.S. I share st...

Welcome to another episode of Abroadly Speaking , where we unravel the exciting, challenging, and sometimes tedious details of moving and living abroad. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the not-so-glamorous but absolutely crucial topic of visas—what they are, why they’re essential, and how to tackle the paperwork without losing your sanity. If you’re daydreaming about starting a life overseas...

In this episode, I dive into one of the heaviest parts of expat life: the guilt that comes with being far from family. For anyone who’s moved abroad or is considering it, the decision is often clouded by questions like, Will I miss out on time with my parents? Will my kids know their grandparents? What happens if there’s an emergency? I share my personal experiences, including the emotional challe...

In this special Thanksgiving episode, I'll reflect on the tradition that means the most to me and how we've made it work thousands of miles from home. As an expat living in Switzerland, I share my journey of keeping the Thanksgiving spirit alive, even though the holiday doesn’t officially exist here. Discover the origins of my "Nomad Thanksgiving," an annual feast that brings together a melting po...

One of the biggest fears I hear about moving abroad is not being able to speak the language. It holds so many people back from taking the leap to move, but is it really that big of a problem? In this episode, we'll talk about why NOT knowing the language before you move is NOT a problem. You'll also hear three ways that I found that helped me go from not speaking any German (the language where I l...

Ever feel like you're just not ready to make the leap abroad? Today, I'll unpack one of the biggest myths around moving overseas: the idea of being “ready.” With over a decade of experience and three international moves under my belt, I share why “readiness” is more a mental block than a real milestone, and offer practical steps to start your journey even if you’re feeling unprepared. From plannin...

Let's discuss one step you can take today to move abroad, even if you're not quite ready to move abroad... yet. Reminiscing about things that maybe we could have done differently when we moved, I'm sharing with you some ideas of different things to consider when you're considering the move. We'll explore different options for shipping your goods (air and sea shipments) as well as consider what the...