Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country

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Dreaming of a fresh start overseas? Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country is your guide to making it happen! Each episode breaks down destinations, visas, housing, healthcare, and information about what it really takes to build a new life abroad. Whether you want a better lifestyle, retirement options, or remote-work freedom, this podcast gives practical advice to help you make the leap! Explore more in our books, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle"on Amazon.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Europe’s Best Retirement Options for Americans: Healthcare, Lifestyle, and Peace of Mind

    In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore 12 European countries that may appeal to American retirees looking for strong healthcare, high quality of life, and a smoother path to living abroad. Investopedia’s list includes countries such as Portugal, Spain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. We break down what makes these destinations stand out, including visa pathways, healthcare access, tax agreements, cost of living, safety, infrastructure, and expat communities. Whether you’re drawn to the warmer Mediterranean lifestyle of Portugal, Spain, and Greece, or the strong public services and stability of Northern Europe, this episode helps you compare the trade-offs before planning your retirement overseas. 🔎 Podcast Episode Credit Investopedia — “12 Best European Countries for American Retirees Seeking Quality of Life and Access to Healthcare” by Ali Hussain YOU can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

    16 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Why More U.S. Workers Are Taking Jobs Abroad

    In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore a growing shift in the global workforce: more U.S.-based employees are leaving their jobs in America to work abroad. According to reporting from CBS News, the share of workers leaving U.S. jobs for opportunities overseas has more than doubled in recent years, driven by remote work, return-to-office mandates, rising living costs, and the search for better work-life balance. We break down why Europe, the United Kingdom, and other international destinations are becoming more attractive for tech professionals and other workers, and what this trend reveals about the future of work, mobility, and life abroad. Whether you’re considering remote work overseas or simply curious about why more people are making the move, this episode offers a clear look at how careers are becoming more global. 🔎 Podcast Episode Credit CBS News — “More Americans are quitting their U.S. jobs to work abroad, study finds” by Mary Cunningham YOU can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

    11 min

  3. 1 MAY

    How to Live in Europe as a Digital Nomad: Your Remote Work Visa Guide

    In this episode, we dive into the booming world of digital nomad visas, specifically focusing on opportunities for remote workers to live in Europe. From Portugal to Italy, we’ll explore the visa options available for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote employees looking to work while enjoying European culture, landscapes, and lifestyle. Plus, we break down the costs, income requirements, and what to consider when planning your move abroad. If you’ve dreamed of living in Europe while working remotely, this episode is for you! 🔎 Podcast Episode Credit:This episode was inspired by the AFAR article "15 Countries in Europe That Offer Remote Work Visas for Americans" by Krystin Arneson. Full article details can be found at AFAR. YOU can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW!

    11 min

  4. 29 APR

    Why Americans Are Choosing Ireland: A New Wave of Migration

    In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore a growing trend: more Americans are choosing Ireland as their destination abroad. What’s behind this shift? From quality of life and work-life balance to political climate and cultural connection, Ireland is becoming an increasingly attractive option for those seeking a different pace and perspective on life. We break down the key drivers behind this movement, including the appeal of an English-speaking EU country, opportunities tied to remote work and the tech sector, and the role of ancestry in unlocking residency or citizenship pathways. We also touch on the realities — including housing challenges and cost considerations — that come with making the move. Whether you’re considering Ireland yourself or simply curious about changing migration patterns, this episode offers insight into why this transatlantic shift is gaining momentum. 🔎 Podcast Episode Credit BBC Worklife — “Why more Americans are now moving to Ireland” by Anne Cassidyhttps://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20260414-why-more-americans-are-now-moving-to-ireland You can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW! Please FOLLOW the show!

    13 min

  5. 16 APR

    Live Better, Spend Less: Small Towns Abroad to Consider

    In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore a powerful idea that many expats swear by: the best life abroad isn’t always in big cities — it’s in small towns. Inspired by International Living’s latest report, we highlight underrated destinations around the world where you can enjoy a slower pace, stronger community, and a higher quality of life — often at a lower cost. From charming villages in Europe to peaceful towns in Latin America and Southeast Asia, these locations offer a more authentic way of living. We break down what makes them so appealing, including affordability, lifestyle, access to nature, and the sense of connection that often comes with smaller communities. If you’re dreaming of a move abroad but want something quieter, more affordable, and deeply fulfilling, this episode offers a fresh perspective on where you might truly feel at home. 🔎 Podcast Episode Credit International Living — “21 Small Towns Where You Can Live Better—Often for Under $2,000 a Month” You can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Specifically interested in moving to Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW! Please FOLLOW the show!

    12 min

  6. 13 APR

    Life After Leaving the U.S.: Honest Expat Experiences You Should Hear

    In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we take a candid look at what life is really like after leaving the United States, based on firsthand stories from Americans now living abroad. From lower cost of living and slower-paced lifestyles to improved work-life balance and personal well-being, many expats say the move has been transformative. But it’s not all perfect — we also explore the trade-offs, including cultural adjustments, new challenges, and the reality that moving abroad often means exchanging one set of problems for another. Whether you’re seriously considering a move or just curious about what life abroad is truly like, this episode offers a balanced, real-world perspective on the rewards and challenges of starting over in a new country. 🔎 Podcast Episode Credit BuzzFeed — “People Who Moved Abroad Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Thoughts About The US Compared To Their Life Now” You can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW! Please FOLLOW the show!

    14 min

  7. 10 APR

    Best Places to Live Abroad for Young Adults in 2026 | Where Opportunity Meets Lifestyle

    In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore some of the best places around the world for young adults to live in 2026, based on a recent Travel + Leisure report. From affordable hubs in Southeast Asia to vibrant European cities, these destinations are attracting young professionals, creatives, and remote workers looking for opportunity, community, and a better quality of life. We break down what makes these cities stand out — including cost of living, digital nomad visas, social scenes, career opportunities, and lifestyle benefits. Locations like Chiang Mai continue to draw remote workers thanks to affordability and new long-term visa options, while cities across Europe offer strong infrastructure and cultural experiences for those seeking balance and growth abroad. Whether you’re just starting your career, working remotely, or looking for a fresh start, this episode highlights where young adults are thriving globally — and how to choose the right destination for your next chapter. 🔎 Podcast Episode Credit Travel + Leisure — “Best Places to Live Around the World for Young Adults” You can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW! Please FOLLOW the show!

    14 min

  8. 3 APR

    Citizenship by Descent Explained: Your Family Tree Could Unlock an EU Passport!

    In this episode of Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country, we explore how your ancestry could open the door to a European passport — and a completely new life abroad. Many Americans may already qualify for citizenship in countries like Ireland, Italy, Portugal, or Poland simply by proving family lineage through a parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent. We break down how citizenship by descent works, what documentation is typically required, and why this path can be one of the most accessible routes to living in Europe. Unlike investment or long-term residency programs, ancestry-based citizenship is often a legal right if you meet the criteria. We also discuss the major benefits of holding an EU passport — including the ability to live, work, and travel freely across 27 European Union countries, access healthcare systems, and build long-term opportunities for you and your family. Whether you’re exploring a second passport, considering a move abroad, or simply curious about your roots, this episode highlights how your heritage could shape your future. 🔎 Podcast Episode Credit International Living — “European Countries Where Your Ancestry Could Unlock an EU Passport” You can learn about additional countries to move to in our new book, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and you can purchase a copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Specifically interested in Ireland? Here's the book for you: "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle" - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to order NOW! Please FOLLOW the show!

    15 min
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Dreaming of a fresh start overseas? Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country is your guide to making it happen! Each episode breaks down destinations, visas, housing, healthcare, and information about what it really takes to build a new life abroad. Whether you want a better lifestyle, retirement options, or remote-work freedom, this podcast gives practical advice to help you make the leap! Explore more in our books, "Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate" and "Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle"on Amazon.

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