Move Abroad

Jordan Giberson
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Do you want to move to another country? Host Jordan Giberson discusses topics like how to move abroad, how to get a visa and job abroad, and how to live a life you love abroad once you get there. jordangiberson.com/podcast/

  1. 13 hr ago

    143: If I could go back, would I still leave America? (I get a bit raw in this one...)

    If I woke up tomorrow as my 23-year-old self, knowing everything I know now, would I still move abroad? It is one of the biggest questions I ask myself from time to time. And today I am answering it honestly. This episode is a little different. There is no step-by-step guide or checklist. Instead, I am getting personal about what it has actually been like to build a life abroad, what I would do exactly the same, what I would change, and what surprised me in ways I never expected. Here is what we are covering: The biggest wins that made moving abroad one of the best decisions I have ever madeThe things that genuinely surprised me that nobody warned me aboutWhat I would do differently if I could start overWhether I would still choose London or whether another city might have been a better fitThe hardest question of all — would I still leave America?What I would tell my 23-year-old self before she got on that planeAnd at the end of it all I am coming back to the big question. Would I move abroad again? If moving abroad is not a perfect life, but it is a bigger life, a more adventurous life, and a life that helped me grow into someone I never would have become otherwise  then what is your answer? Here is the question I want to leave you with. 5 years from now, which decision are you more likely to regret? Trying it? Or always wondering what would have happened if you had? I would love to hear from you. Send me an email at hello@jordangiberson.com and tell me where you are at in your own journey. 👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

  2. 20 Jul

    142: How to Make Friends When You Move Abroad: My Best Tips for Building a Community

    One of the biggest myths about moving abroad is that friendships will happen naturally once you arrive. In reality, making friends abroad as an adult in a brand new country is one of the hardest parts of the move. And almost nobody plans for it. In this episode I am sharing my best tips for intentionally building a community abroad so your new country actually starts to feel like home. Here is what we are covering: Why community matters more than most people realize and why it often determines whether someone stays abroad or moves back homeWhy feeling lonely at first does not mean you made the wrong decisionThe simple rule that completely changed how I approached making friends abroadHow to find your people through shared interests and consistent routinesWhether to focus on local friends or other expats and why the answer is bothThe best apps and platforms for making real in-person connections abroadWhy becoming a regular somewhere is one of the most underrated strategies for building communityHow to be the one who makes the first move even when it feels uncomfortableMaking friends abroad is not about becoming best friends with everyone you meet. It is about consistently putting yourself in situations where connection can happen. And over time your new city will start to feel less like a destination and more like home because of the people you meet along the way. If you know someone who is worried about feeling lonely after moving abroad, send them this episode. 👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

  3. 13 Jul

    141: The honest truth about housing when you move abroad

    Everyone dreams about moving abroad. The cafes, the walkable streets, the slower pace of life. But then comes one of the biggest reality checks nobody talks about — finding somewhere to live. Imagine trying to sign a lease in a country where you have no local credit history, no references, and no idea how the rental system works. Finding housing abroad is one of the most underestimated parts of the move. And today I am getting into the honest truth of what it actually looks like. Here is what we are covering: Why housing abroad is different from what most Americans expectThe two-phase approach that makes finding a home so much less stressfulWhat renting actually looks like in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and PortugalThe most common housing mistakes people make and how to avoid themWhy your priorities will probably shift once you actually get thereThe emotional side of housing abroad that nobody really prepares you forYour first apartment does not have to be your forever home. It just has to be your starting point. Still figuring out which European city is the right fit before you even start thinking about housing? Take the free quiz below. 👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

  4. 6 Jul

    140: Move abroad mythbusters: 30 things Americans get wrong about living abroad

    The internet is full of information about moving abroad. Some of it is true. Some of it was true ten years ago. Some of it depends on the country. And some of it is completely made up. In this episode, I am busting 30 of the biggest myths Americans believe about moving abroad and living in Europe. And some of these might surprise you. Here is what we are covering: Do you really need to speak the language before you move?Do you need $50,000 saved before you go?Is Europe actually cheaper than America?Does moving abroad solve all your problems?Is it too late to move in your 30s, 40s, or 50s?Will you lose all your friends back home?Is getting a visa actually impossible?Will you regret it?Plus rapid fire myth busting on everything from European bureaucracy to dating abroad to whether you will actually travel every single weekend. Here is what I know after almost seven years of living in London. I have never once met somebody who said they regretted moving abroad. Not one person. The biggest myth of all might be that there is one right way to do this. There is not. The goal is not to find the perfect plan. It is to build the life you have been dreaming about. Grab the free guide, the 5 Exact Steps to Move Abroad, at jordangiberson.com/guide 👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

  5. 29 Jun

    139: The biggest mistakes Americans make when choosing a country abroad

    Most people choose a country before they understand what kind of life they actually want. They fall in love with a destination and try to force their life into it. But moving abroad is not a vacation. It is real life. And the country that makes the best vacation destination is not always the country that makes the best home. In this episode, I am walking through the wrong way to choose a country abroad and the questions you should be asking instead. Here is what we are covering: Why your vacation experience is not the best way to choose a country to live inHow to test drive a city abroad before you commitWhy social media is lying to you about what life abroad actually looks likeThe difference between asking where should I move and what kind of life do I wantWhy visa reality needs to be part of your decision from the startA simple framework for actually choosing the right country for youIf you have been going down the research rabbit hole for months, this episode will help you stop spinning and start choosing with clarity. 👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

  6. 22 Jun

    138: What happens to your friendships when you move abroad?

    One of the biggest fears people have about moving abroad is not the visas or the job search. It is leaving behind the people they love. What if I lose touch with my friends? What if I miss my family too much? Will my relationships even survive the distance? In this episode, I am getting honest about what actually happens to your friendships and family relationships after you move abroad. And some of it might genuinely surprise you. Here is what we are covering: The relationships that actually get stronger after you move abroadThe relationships that might naturally fade and why that is okayPractical ways to stay connected no matter the distanceWhat nobody tells you about relationships abroad that completely changes how you see itThe better question to ask yourself is not will my relationships survive. It is whether you are willing to accept that change in exchange for the life you want to create. If fear of leaving people behind has been holding you back from taking the leap, this episode will encourage you, challenge you and give you a completely new way of looking at it. 👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

  7. 15 Jun

    137: Why some Americans love living abroad (and others move back home)

    If moving abroad is so amazing, why do some people move overseas, love it, and never come back, while others return home within a year or two? You probably know both stories. The person who says moving abroad was the best decision they ever made. And the person who says, "It was good, but I'm ready to be home." So what is the real difference between those two people? And which one will be you?  In this episode, I am getting honest about what actually determines whether you will thrive abroad or eventually decide to move back home. And spoiler, it has very little to do with where you move and everything to do with why you move. Here is what we are covering: The biggest mistake people make before moving abroad and why it sets them up for disappointmentThe three real reasons why some people absolutely love living abroad and never look backThe three honest reasons why some people end up moving back home after a year or twoThe most important questions to ask yourself before you make the moveThe five traits that the people who thrive abroad almost always have in commonThe truth is, moving back home is not failure. Neither is staying forever. The real failure is never giving yourself the chance to find out. Whether you are still dreaming about moving abroad or you are already living it and wondering if you made the right call, this episode will give you a lot to think about. 🔗 Ready to take your first step? Grab the free guide, the 5 Exact Steps to Move Abroad, at jordangiberson.com/guide 👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

  8. 8 Jun

    136: Why moving abroad doesn't have to happen in your 20s

    Have you ever felt like you missed your chance to move abroad? Maybe you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, and you've started telling yourself that international living is something you were supposed to do years ago. A gap year. A study abroad program. A backpacking trip after college. But what if that's not true? In this episode, you'll learn: • Why moving abroad is a lifestyle decision, not an age-based decision • Where the "I'm too old to move abroad" belief comes from • The advantages of moving abroad later in life, including greater financial stability and career opportunities • Why confidence and self-awareness can make international living easier If you've ever wondered whether you're too old to start a new chapter abroad, this episode is for you. Because the question isn't: "Am I too old to move abroad?" The question is: "Is this still something I want?" And if the answer is yes, your age may be far less important than you think. 👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

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Do you want to move to another country? Host Jordan Giberson discusses topics like how to move abroad, how to get a visa and job abroad, and how to live a life you love abroad once you get there. jordangiberson.com/podcast/

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  • Creator
    Jordan Giberson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
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    © 2026 Move Abroad
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