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. 1d ago

    153: How to choose the best country and city to move abroad to

    You want to move abroad. And then you open Google and suddenly you are looking into Portugal and Spain and Italy and France and Greece and Croatia and the Netherlands. And then all of a sudden you have 50 tabs open and no idea what to choose. The problem is that most people are asking the wrong question. Instead of asking which country is the best, the better question is which country is the best for you. In this episode I am walking you through exactly how to figure that out. Here is what we are covering: Why you should start with the life you want rather than the countryHow to think about climate and why most people completely underestimate how much it mattersWhy your visa needs to be part of the decision from the very beginningHow to look at cost of living, career, and income in the right wayWhy language matters more than just getting by in EnglishHow to find a place where building a social life is actually possibleWhat infrastructure and everyday life factors most people forget to researchHow to identify your absolute deal breakers so you can stop researching endlesslyWhy you should narrow it down to 3 locations and test before you commitYour dream destination needs to be both desirable and possible. And there is no perfect country. Every destination comes with trade-offs. The goal is not to find a place that checks every single box. It is to figure out which combination of trade-offs makes the most sense for the life you actually want to build. 👉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. Sep 28

    152: 15 reasons why your life would be better in Europe

    After almost 7 years of living in London, I can honestly say that moving abroad is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. And today I want to share exactly why your life might genuinely be better in Europe too. This is not an America is terrible and Europe is perfect episode. It is an honest look at the things I genuinely prefer about everyday life in Europe as an American who grew up in the US and chose to stay. Here is what we are covering: Why Europe is significantly safer and happier than most Americans realizeThe food quality difference that might explain why your body feels better when you visitWhy the dining culture in Europe completely changed how I think about eating outHow international travel becomes a normal part of your weekend rather than a once a year tripWhy work is less likely to consume your entire identity in EuropeThe absence of hustle culture and what your life looks like without itWhy healthcare in Europe does not carry the same financial anxietyHow public spaces, walkable cities, and beautiful architecture change your daily quality of lifeAnd the most important reason of all — what it feels like to actually go after the life you have always dreamed ofMaybe for you it is just 1 or 2 years. But maybe, like me, you thought it was going to be 1 or 2 years and you end up staying for 7 or more. Either way, this episode might be exactly what you needed to hear today. 👉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. Sep 21

    151: Will moving abroad actually make you happier

    Most of us imagine that moving abroad is going to make us happier. We picture the beautiful European city, the walkable streets, the better work-life balance, the weekend trips, the amazing people. And then we move. And eventually it just becomes normal life. In this episode I am not giving you a simple yes or no. Because the answer is more nuanced than that. And I think it is one of the most important questions to sit with before you make the move. Here is what we are covering: Why we think moving abroad will make us happier and the psychological trap behind itWhat moving abroad genuinely changed for me including lifestyle, travel, perspective, and identityWhat moving abroad did not fix and the problems that followed me across the AtlanticThe bigger question worth asking: are you unhappy with your location or unhappy with something else?My honest personal scorecard after almost 7 years abroadThe question you should actually be asking instead of will moving abroad make me happierA simple 2 list exercise to help you get honest about what you are really expecting the move to changeBecause moving abroad does not manufacture happiness. But it can absolutely change the environment in which you build your life. And sometimes that makes all the difference. 👉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. Sep 14

    150: How to move to Europe as a freelancer, contractor, or online business owner

    The biggest question most people have about moving abroad is how to find a European employer to sponsor them. But what if you make your own money? You do not need anyone to sponsor you. You just figure out the visa that fits your situation, apply for it, and move. If you have ever thought I would move to Europe tomorrow if I could just figure out how to make money there, this episode is for you. Here is what we are covering: The difference between a freelancer, contractor, self-employed professional, and online business owner and why it matters for your visaThe 3 main visa routes for independent workers including digital nomad visas, freelance visas, and entrepreneur visasA country by country breakdown of the best European options including Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Malta, and FranceWhat to do if your American company lets you work remotely and whether that is actually enough to move legallyThe biggest pros and cons of moving to Europe as a freelancer or business ownerA 10 step framework for exactly what to do if you are starting from scratchYou do not have to wait for a European employer to sponsor you. If you already make your own money, you might be closer to moving abroad 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

  5. Sep 7

    149: The grass isn't always greener—but what if it is?

    Have you ever thought about moving abroad and then immediately started talking yourself out of it? Maybe you picture yourself living in Italy, spending your mornings at a cafe, or moving to Spain with the beach just a short walk away. And then the questions start. What if I hate it? What if I miss my family? What if I move and realize America actually has it better? There is some truth to that. But I think we have taken that phrase way too far. Because sometimes the grass is not greener. Sometimes it is just different. And you will not know which one it is until you actually look. Here is what we are talking about in this episode: Why the grass is always greener mindset is one of the biggest things keeping people from moving abroadWhy comparing your current reality to your imagined life abroad is not a fair comparison and what to do insteadWhy every life has trade-offs and what that actually means for your decisionWhat greener really means and the questions worth asking yourself before you goWhy you do not have to prove that Europe is better than America to make this decisionThe difference between fear and intuition and why it matters more than you thinkThe real cost of not moving and the question most people never ask themselvesWhy moving abroad does not have to mean leaving America foreverAre the reasons you are not moving actually reasons you do not want to go? Or are they reasons you are afraid to go? Because those are two very different things. The grass is not always greener. But sometimes the grass you have been standing on just is not the grass you want anymore. And that is okay. 👉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. Sep 1

    148: How to move abroad on passive income: Retirement & financial independence visas explained

    When most Americans think about moving to Europe, they assume they need to find a European job and convince an employer to sponsor them. But what if you already have enough money to support yourself? In this episode I am breaking down everything you need to know about passive income and retirement visas for Europe in 2026. Here is what we are covering: What actually counts as passive income for immigration purposes and what does notA country by country breakdown of the best European options including Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Croatia, and MaltaThe minimum income requirements for each country ranked from lowest to highestWhat to do if your income is mostly savings rather than a monthly amountThe critical difference between a passive income visa and a digital nomad visaWhat documents you will typically need to applyWhy healthcare and taxes are the two things most people completely overlookThe 8 biggest mistakes people make with these visas5 questions to ask yourself before choosing a countryAnd the big question I want to leave you with today is this. Instead of asking how can I make enough money to move abroad, ask yourself could the money I have already built be enough to give me a life abroad? You might be surprised by the answer. 👉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. Aug 24

    147: Do you really have to take a pay cut to move to Europe?

    One of the biggest things I hear from Americans who want to move abroad is this: I would love to move to Europe but I cannot afford to take a huge pay cut. And honestly? They are not completely wrong. If you move from New York to Portugal and take a local job, you are probably not going to make your New York salary. But that is not the only way to build a career in Europe. And today we are busting that myth wide open. In this episode I am walking you through six concrete strategies for moving to Europe without sacrificing your income. Here is what we are covering: How to keep your US salary while living in Europe and why this should be your first question before anything elseHow working for a multinational company could be one of the most overlooked pathways to moving abroadWhich European industries and countries actually pay competitive and sometimes exceptional salariesWhy you should never confuse salary with purchasing power and how that changes everythingHow to make money from American clients while living in a more affordable European cityWhich countries to target depending on whether your priority is maximum salary, US company opportunities, or lower cost of living with foreign incomeYou do not necessarily have to choose between making good money and living in Europe. You just have to think differently about where your income is coming from. 👉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. Aug 17

    146: I want to move abroad, but my parents are getting older. What should I do?

    There is one question I get that has nothing to do with visas, money, or jobs. It is this: what about my parents? Maybe you have been dreaming about living in Europe for years. But your parents are getting older and that one thought keeps stopping you. What if something happens? What if they need me? Am I being selfish for leaving? If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Here is what we are covering: The difference between feeling guilty about leaving and your parents actually needing you — they are not the same thingHow to have an honest conversation with your parents before you make any announcementsHow to create a practical emergency plan that reduces anxiety for everyoneWhy thinking about the middle years completely changes how you see this decisionWhy you do not have to choose your entire life todayI will also leave you with one question that might completely change how you see all of this. If your parents were guaranteed to be completely okay while you lived abroad, would you go? 👉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
    153
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