10 Ways Moving Abroad Will Change Your Life

Living abroad as an expat or digital nomad is a life-changing experience that I would recommend to everyone. Living overseas for 20 years has definitely changed my life for the better. So in this video, I wanted to share the top 10 things I love the most about living abroad.

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👱🏻‍♀️ About: Kristin Wilson is a digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation consultant who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries over the last 15+ years. In the past decade, she has helped 1,000's of people move abroad or travel full-time while working remotely.

Kristin is also a writer, speaker, podcaster, and TV host who has been featured on The Today Show, HGTV's House Hunters International, Huffpost, Bloomberg Businessweek, The New York Times, Business Insider, ESPN, and more.

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NOTE: This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not individual consulting or advice. Global travel restrictions and advisories change frequently. Please consult the relevant authorities such as your local government, airline, embassy, consulate, and/or tourism providers before booking international travel, moving to a foreign country, or applying for a work permit or work and travel visa.

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[TravelingwithKristin]

What are your favorite things about living abroad (or what are you looking forward to when you move abroad?)

[norrisbethke]

Mark Twain said something to the effect that travel is fatal to prejudice, ignorance, and narrow-mindedness....living abroad, especially in non-english speaking countries, really wakes up the rest of your mind, even the mundane becomes more exciting...it’s a daily adventure of new discoveries...thx for the vid 🙏🏻👍🏻✌🏻🕊

[shinyshinythings]

So true about the way living abroad wakes up your mind. And, I’ll add, it’s true at any age! I’m in my 50s and navigating the grocery aisles in a new language, seeing the way brands are reconfigured for a different linguistic and cultural market, and just getting around the city from day to day are fascinating!

[pokuspony]

Totally agree with it all. These things are so hard to explain to people who have not lived around the world. These skills one acquires from living abroad cannot be explain in a CV and cannot be explained over a beer or coffee to anyone who asks about our kind of life.

[vhp]

I traveled in my 20's in the 1980's & early 1990's before the internet & cell phones and before Europe was a union, .... some things were better about that, some things worse. How travelling is done now is very different from back then. But several things remain true: The world is SO big, amazingly beautiful, sometimes terrible, and kinda small, all at the same time. Small trips or big trips, to any place, travel makes people better because it's mind-broadening, and increases global understanding. Travel is the Best Education! :)

[skapunkoialternativeliving]

The lesson today is basically enjoy your life today.. don't waste your time work and work and work and all that life then retire and then you're too old to do anything.. I'm living my life now I live out of my van I have a lot more freedom I live alternatively I'm a minimalist. . And I love to travel so I know exactly what she's talking about she so right.. live today not tomorrow..

[Mr.DamianM]

As an American, I once ventured to China. I met a young lady there. I told her she was "exotic". She said, in broken English, "And do you think you are not?" My point is, the excitement that Kristin is discussing is real, for you, and possibly, for the people you meet.

[jacewheel]

Its also never too late! Lol im 40 and chomping at the bit to take the motorcycle across Europe and beyond

[lucymars]

Everything you said in your video is what I keep telling people!!! I couldn’t have said it better. I lived in Egypt for 15 years and in Dubai for three, and now I live in the USA. I do feel a significant cultural deficit and lack of social vitality here. I’m emotionally tired and physically exhausted. I want to go overseas again. I want to sell my stuff and move away. I can’t stand this anymore.

[michellemorrison]

Travel is definitely the best education! You never stop learning. Each step you take, turns into a new lesson. Like my husband and I... got lost at a village in Italy, no ubers, no English or Spanish and NO phone signals!!!😅😅😂😂 love it all!!!!💓💓

[casadehusker]

Kristen, my wife and I are in our 50's. She is originally from Bulgaria, where we own a home and spend some summer time there, but this last year we have decided to move there permanently. I have been watching your videos in preparation.
Of course the cost of living in Bulgaria is great and with my American pension we will be truly retired, but we also crave a slower, similar way of life. And if we ever get out of these mask and great place to travel from.

[kyleblake]

I love your calm, organized presentation style. I’m 👀 forward to broadening my worldview. 🇨🇦

[asrgal]

Amazing Video! I was a nomad from 20 to 25 years old, just not digital since it was before all the online possibilities.
I worked seasonal jobs in hotels and resorts. Winters in ski resorts and Summers on islands etc. Now at 45 starting again, but with a remote job.
So excited for the next few years 🤗

[geewhiz]

I love that point you make about how our schooling, books, etc. around learning about other cultures and countries often underscores what makes us different. There isn’t a lot of emphasis on what makes us the SAME. Deep.

[waltercito]

Wow, Kristin. I enjoy all your videos but this one is, well, impressive. I'm just shaking my head over how much insight you are able to communicate...you feelings as well as your observations. I always learn from you, but this time was exponential. Thank you so much :-)

[solascriptura-et]

Amen, Kristin !
The "unknown", that..."forces you to adapt"...is what is truly valuable about living abroad!

As a vet of the USN,
I was always eager to venture to new countries (in my fleet); which stretched from Hawai'i, to Cyprus.
13 countries in 3 years really opened my mind to other cultures, foods, and ways of life.

[eversunnyguy]

Meeting all kinds of people and culture cultivates empathy and to experience oneness of humanity. Also, each country landscape is different. Something to enjoy and cherish ! Also, food lol.

[LondonNomad]

The first point is 100% true Kristin! Travelling slows downtime time as your brain needs to process and adapt to new surroundings, effectively lengthening your life!

My almost years back in London has FLOWN by so grateful to be making the jump to Medellin in April.

[therehastobesomethingmoore]

Yes !
When traveling abroad your senses COME ALIVE !
We recently retired and will travel to many countries and can not imagine the boredom of retirement in the US, just burning through days while on brain auto pilot. Not to mention we would have had to work another 6-8 years !
NO WAY !
Great video !

[relaxingnaturesounds-sleep]

Absolutely true. My senses are more fully awake. I do feel more alive. I really enjoy your videos .. Kristin. Hello from Nomad Cruiser #6.