Moving Abroad? Don't Make These 10 MISTAKES

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00:00 Intro
00:24 Mistake 1
1:24 Mistake 2
2:25 Mistake 3
3:10 Mistake 4
4:14 Mistake 5
5:04 Mistake 6
6:23 Mistake 7
6:53 Mistake 8
7:43 Mistake 9
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👱🏻‍♀️ About: Kristin Wilson is the author of Digital Nomads For Dummies, the host of Badass Digital Nomads Podcast, and known as Traveling with Kristin on YouTube. She's traveled to more than 60 countries and has been helping people move overseas since 2005.

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[lahi-lophoto]

When I was in my 20’s I was stationed in Europe …at first, I was anxious but it was the best experience of my life.

[ricardobrandao]

The country comparison calculator is brilliant! Thanks for sharing ❤ 6:02

[secrethealinghacks]

I am such a giant fan. I highly recommend your book to the viewers. Thx. ❤❤❤

[pawlieblog]

I’m buying a small pied a terre in France in a small town with good train connections. I plan to use it as a base while I look around at more permanent homes and will rent it out to friends and family in between visits.

[paul_boddie]

One potential mistake people can make is to rely on well-meaning but ultimately inaccurate advice about various bureaucratic topics - tax, immigration, import procedures, and so on - from people who might be generally knowledgeable but who do not know such topics thoroughly and, critically, cannot advise individuals on their own personal situations. It is vital to consult official advice on such matters, for fairly obvious reasons.

I can think of situations concerning dodgy advice about importing vehicles that could have been costly, as well as administrative shortcuts that have almost seen people deported. Advice offered by a local might seem valid because, after all, it is their country, but certain bureaucracies like a country's immigration department will actually be quite alien to most citizens of any given country, not affecting their lives whatsoever. They will have no idea about how decisions made in such places play out, nor will many of them care about it, either, sadly.

[muurikatu]

Bonjour Kristin, from Nice! Left Miami Beach for now :) Great list and the country comparison site is great! Heading to Scandinavian archipelago for the summer! Last year it was on Tuesday 🙄

[newvision]

Kristein, your videos are so very helpful. Your content is my go to as I plan my move abroad. Thank you!

[SimpleScottishLiving]

Good reminder to leave your comfort zone! We just moved to Scotland, and I want to make sure we don’t get too complacent :)

[karenespig]

Awesome set of tips! And a big yes to #10 for me. I’m in the process of leaving Albania after two years. I’m trying out France next 💕 🇫🇷

[eQuariuz]

I'm reading your book... Again. lol. I read though it 4 months ago but I need to use the planners to break it down past browsing.

[TheSicilianLife]

I really had difficulty adjusting to the tardiness, but it's definitely part of the way of life, and it's easier now.

[karimgilyazov]

Haha, I've heard this in the podcast. Very informative, thank you.

[carolmartin]

Nice...great advise for just about any move anywhere...but certainly far more difficult when new cultures are involved.

[autumncarolynnphotography]

This is so super helpful! My husband and I might be moving to Ireland soon so this is really informative!

[jaynair]

Awesome Kristin.! Over the years, you've learnt and experienced many things as a relocation expert and you're imparting those informations.! Kudos to you.! And your charisma, attraction and of course the unadulterated beauty make the video more interesting.!

[monikaliebold]

Thanks for the video.
It is also very important to check out, how normal procedures of living work before moving to foreign country, for example opening a local bank account; purchase, registration, insurance of a vehicle; how to apply for electricity/phone/internet; is it possible to get a local health insurance etc. etc. It might be the case you need an international health insurance (consider a large monthly budget). Btw secured budget for at least 6 months is really minimum limit, better anyway is 1 year budget. If you are still in working life (without already having a secured job with contract signed), be prepared not getting a job and/or work permit (if needed) within short time when moving.
Greetings from Moorea (sister island of Tahiti) in French-Polynesia - moved down to South Pacific from Europe 🌴🏖😎🇵🇫🇫🇷🇪🇺

[MR-prtp]

All of your videos are excellent! Thank you! As I research, I sometimes wonder about the true cost of living rankings. Granted I need to be there to see it for myself, but just how reliable is "how much money do I need to live comfortably in xxx" . I do have my priorities that will make me comfortable or not. Perhaps I am over analyzing and just do it...

[Commonsensedude]

Very helpful and practical advices, especially about buying real estate. Good work Kristin!

[BHKCh]

There is no substitute for getting on the ground and seeing a place for yourself. No amount of advice or research can compare with experiencing a place first hand.

[YogaBlissDance]

Can you make a separate video showing that Index website a bit more...Hoffstead Index? Actually you could probably break out each of these topics to separate videos. LIke the "save enough money"- a VIDEO ON HOW TO FIGURE THAT OUT...