Why I Stopped Telling Americans to Move Abroad

Most people who try to move abroad don't make it. Not because the country was wrong — because they were looking for the wrong thing. After 3.5 years in Portugal and watching this play out over and over, here's what I've learned about who stays, who doesn't, and the question no country can answer for you. ? Learn How to Move Abroad Yourself, a Self-Course Masterclass currently on SALE! https://tinyurl.com/y4rjebuz Ask Your Body Where it Wants to Go Video: https://youtu.be/iDA3Ydk6QPY The Email that Made the Decision for Me Video: https://youtu.be/auUtkTxPAaQ ? 1:1 Consulting to Help You Move Abroad: https://tinyurl.com/3yxnprfc ✅ Join my free Newsletter for Some Downloadable FREEBIES! https://tinyurl.com/3a3xzj5v ================================= Recommended Tools ================================= ? 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. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19u/T4KS0EBI4O#preferred ? 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. https://wise.com/invite/dic/kimberlyh389 ? I use 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! https://www.livekindred.com/?invite_code=kim.ann ?? I also recommend Home Exchange, it's my cousin's favorite platform. https://www.homeexchange.com/?sponsorkey=kimberly-ef0c3 ================================= My Coaches and Helpers! ================================= ? My Amazing Writing and Accountability Coach: Christopher Downing—https://www.coach.me/ChristopherDowning ? My Phenomenal YouTube Coach: Alexa Saarenoja— https://www.youtube.com/@AlexaSaarenoja ? My Out-of-this-World YouTube Editor: Duda! https://www.fiverr.com/s/m5beZ49 ? Music by the Talented Omar! https://www.fiverr.com/ch6k0r ⏰ Thanks for watching, and please don't forget to subscribe. ? If you’re interested in a longer “origin story” of Why I Chose Portugal? You can find that here! https://youtu.be/RrRTfgodAJM?si=9IB2wh0QRXQ8Br7O Find me ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Substack—https://expatonabudget.substack.com Website—https://expatonabudget.com ➡️ Some links are affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you buy—without any extra cost to you ***Disclaimer: My YouTube videos 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. #expatlife #movingabroad #leavingamerica #americanexpat #lifeabroad