Trying to figure out how to even begin planning your family’s year abroad? In this episode, Jacqueline Jannotta from our last episode, A Family Immersion Year In Genoa, Italy, is back to tell us more about her book, Let’s Leave the Country: A Guide to Your Family Year Abroad, which is the book she wished that she’d had when embarking on her family’s yearlong adventure abroad. She offers her expertise, along with insights and tips from dozens of other families she interviewed who also lived abroad. The book offers guidance on visas, schooling, housing, finances, navigating life outside your comfort zone, even with a new language and much more. Her book is divided in to ten chapters that are each steps to get you abroad and back successfully. Today she is sharing three of those steps that she feels are the most crucial. Push that triangle play button above right now to hear all about them :-) Get Jacqueline’s extensive CHECKLIST to get you going To enter the giveaway over in INSTAGRAM (closes Jan 24, 2020) Buy the book on AMAZON (this is an affiliate link which comes at no cost to you) Join our FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Help me to help you by taking this quick 3 question SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are speaking with Jacqueline Jannotta, author of Let’s Leave the Country! A Guide to Your Family Year Abroad, which is the book she wished she’d had when embarking on her family’s yearlong adventure abroad. Her burning desire to experience life in Italy led her and her husband to rearrange their lives, put their daughters in a local public elementary school in Genoa, and have one of the most challenging (and fun!) years of their lives. The experience was so powerful, she wrote a guide for others, particularly those who might be intimidated by the idea, on how to create their own version of a life-changing adventure beyond the border. Push play to hear how they funded their immersion year, got visas, found accommodation, organized schools and more! To enter the giveaway over in INSTAGRAM Buy the book on AMAZON Join our FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Help me to help you by taking this quick 3 question SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are speaking with Aleesa, who is sharing her family’s experience moving to Bali for six months. We discuss the lifestyle there, as well as the logistics like international schooling options, visas, how to pay less for long term housing, costs of living, healthcare and so much more. Resources: Follow Aleesa and her family on Instagram Join the Big Dreamers & Bold Movers Facebook Group! **Tell me more about your big dreams and what you want to hear in this quick 3 question survey** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Bat-El Galor is sharing her family’s experience moving from Israel to the tropical island of Koh Phangan in Thailand. We discuss how they got visas and are supporting themselves financially, as well as details around the lifestyle, education, costs of living, healthcare and more. Listen now and discover if Koh Phangan could be your next home away from home. **Tell me more about your big dreams and what you want to hear in this quick 3 question survey** Resources Mentioned Follow Bat-El on her blog and on Instagram Bat-El recommends this resource for learning more about visas in Thailand. Join our FACEBOOK GROUP to connect with me, past guests and other families planning their own bold moves. -Get answers to your move abroad questions -Find support from others that understand "the dream" -Be inspired -Share your experiences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever dreamed about walking away from it all with just a suitcase to go around the world? Well, today’s guest did just that, along with her husband and three young children... AND they are all in JUST ONE suitcase! In this episode we are speaking with Alyssa from The Full Hearted Travelers who is on her second lap around the world with her family. She shares why they are making the trip now, how much they have budgeted, how they have booked airfare and accommodation, as well as how they packed. We also discuss how they are managing schooling, routines and staying sane being with their kids 24/7. Hear how they did it and discover how YOU can do it! **Tell me more about your big dreams and what you want to hear more about in this quick 3 question survey** Resources Mentioned… Must visit place in Croatia: Bol, Brac Follow Alysaa’s family: The blog will be at fhtravelers.com YouTube Instagram Join us in our FACEBOOK GROUP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Australia on your places-to-live list? In this episode, we speak with Nikki Ricks, a consultant for creative women entrepreneurs. She candidly shares her family’s experience of boldy moving from Chicago to the land down under. She shares what they did for visas, money and work. She also gives insights and details on Australian healthcare, childcare, housing, work conditions, culture and more. Head to the SHOW NOTES for links to the resources mentioned. **Tell me more about your big dreams and what you want to hear more about in this quick 3 question survey** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you wondered if the Netherlands could be right for your family? In this episode, we speak with Austyn Smith from the Expat Hour Podcast. She shares her family’s story of relocating from the US to Hilversum, a suburb of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. We discuss her experience of Dutch village life, international schools, healthcare, early childhood care, driving in a foreign country and so much more. Go to the SHOW NOTES for links to resources mentioned and more! **Tell me more about your big dreams and what you want to hear more about in this quick 3 question survey** CLICK HERE to hang out with me behind the scenes and connect with our Facebook community! CLICK HERE to learn how you can sponsor an episode and share your message with the world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is real life in Switzerland as fairy tale dreamy as it seems? In this episode we speak with Lindsey McLean from the Expat Repat Podcast and the Swiss Lark Blog. She shares her experience of Swiss culture, expat life and repatriation. She also gives insights into working in Switzerland as a Montessori teacher. We discuss how her transition back to the US has been and what might be next for her family. Find all mentioned resources in the SHOW NOTES **Tell me more about your big dreams and what you want to hear more about in this quick 3 question survey** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia!!! Sunshine, gorgeous beaches, friendly people, English speaking…what’s not to love about this land down under?!…(I so know you are thinking about snakes and sharks right now!) But what is actually far scarier, or at least far more intimidating, is actually getting a visa to live down under. That might not have been the case a few years ago, but times have been a changing. If you want to get a better understanding of what your Australian visa options are currently, this is the episode for you. In this episode, we speak with Julie Williams, a Principle Migration Agent and the founder of Migration Down Under. She explains recent migration policy changes and current visa trends. We discuss the difference between the employer sponsored visas versus the skilled migrant visas, and Julie walks us through the application process for a skilled migrant visa. We also discuss the points system, state sponsored visas, the skills shortages lists, typical application timelines and so much more. Julie even answers my question about whether it is easier to get a visa in Australia or New Zealand. Go to the SHOW NOTES for the resources and links mentioned Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is Spain on your list of potential countries? In this episode we speak with Jackie Baxa, an American mother, writer, and professional yoga teacher who moved with her family to Seville, Spain. She shares all the details of the move, including the challenges that she faced researching for the move, finding housing and getting her school-aged children acculturated. She also shares with us what she has learned on this journey and what you should consider when planning a bold international move with school-aged children. We also talk a bit about the non-lucrative visa in Spain. Head to the SHOW NOTES for links to the resources mentioned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does your family’s big dream look more nomadic? Are you exploring the ways your family might be able to travel for an extended period of time? If so, this is your episode! In this episode, we are speaking with Brandon Pearce from the Family Adventure Academy. Brandon is a successful 4 hour work week entrepreneur and has been traveling with his family for 10 years now! He is going to share with us how they got started, 3 key things that they learned on their journey and EXACTLY how you can get the tools, information and support that you need to make your own bold, long-term travel moves. Go to the SHOW NOTES for more details the Family Adventure Academy and Brandon's family blog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you (or is your spouse) a skilled professional looking for a change, but not wanting to give up your career? What if you could get paid to move abroad, find a better work life balance and grow professionally?! In this episode we speak with Maria Lamp, a content strategist at Jobbatical, a company that connects global professionals to tech and business jobs abroad. Her job, and her passion, is to help people find international career opportunities they're excited about. She writes about work and life abroad, and tells the stories of people who have done it successfully. Listen to hear Maria’s insights into what kinds of jobs are in demand, where in the world the jobs are located and what a realistic relocation package might look like for a family. She also shares why she loves living in Estonia, and we talk about some of the awesomeness coming from Estonia and Jobbatical. **UPDATE (January 13, 2020) Jobbatical has recently changed their business model. If you are interested in tech jobs in Estonia, I now recommend you follow up with Work in Estonia Find all resources mentioned and Maria's contact details in the SHOW NOTES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finland has been ranked by the UN as the #1 happiest country in the world for the last two years! AND word on the street (find details in SHOW NOTES) is that Finland, like Germany, is facing a labor shortage. Tech companies in Finland are already actively recruiting international talent, and due to shortages in areas like healthcare, other sectors might soon follow. HOWEVER, I couldn’t find much information on what expat life is like there, especially for families. My goal for this episode is to fill that gap. In this episode we speak with Emily Gutman who shares the story of her family’s bold move from the US to Finland. She tells us what her experience has been, living as an expat there, and her understanding of how everything works. We talk about all the usual suspects like housing, cost of living, social benefits, healthcare, childcare and language barriers, as well as pet relocation and more! Have a listen to learn if Finland might possibly be the happiest country in the world for your family :-) Go to the SHOW NOTES for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many international companies have offices in Singapore AND English is spoken there. I know I can’t be the only one curious about this tropical island city-state (and it’s just a hop away from gorgeous destinations like Thailand, Bali, Malaysia…) In this episode we hear from Textpat Wives, Alison Ozawa Sanders and Jessica Duff, authors of The Expats’ Guide To Singapore. They dish on almost everything you need to know about Expat Family Life in Singapore. We discuss why Singapore is so fab for families and they give insights on things like housing, costs of living, schooling, healthcare and so much more. Go to SHOW NOTES for more information and resources mentioned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever considered house sitting as a means of extended travel? In this episode I talk with Jess Swenson from Let’s Adventure More. She shares her how her family created an opportunity to travel the world for one year, at a time when it seemed like things were falling apart. She explains how they booked the travel initially, and how they fell in love with house sitting, which has saved them a fortune and given them the opportunity to immerse themselves more into local cultures on their travels. Head to the SHOW NOTES to get 25% OFF the Trusted House Sitters sign up fee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could teaching English online help pay for your family's next adventure? In this episode, Stacey, shares her family’s story of moving from Mississippi, USA to small village in Italy to reconnect with her husband’s family and Italian heritage, as well as explore Europe. She tells us about how her family is able to travel and save with her online teaching job, and how you might be able to do the same. She also shares her awesome outlook and some advice to help you get into a move-making mindset. Head to the SHOW NOTES for more information on teaching English online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an episode for the families interested in finding an affordable base for their sabbatical or remote work, as Argentina is another country with a welcoming culture, where your dollars go much further. In this episode we speak with Evan and Lindsay MacDonald from Twelve Foot Leap. They share how they leaped from minivan life in Seattle towards a new life in Argentina, rich in possibilities, time together, learning experiences and new relationships. We cover all things expat family life in Argentina: visas, education, cost of living, healthcare, safety, culture… basically everything. They even give real dollar figures to help you decide if Argentina would fit your family's budget and goals. Links mentioned... GET UPDATES so I can ask YOUR questions in my next interview. Corrected link from Episode 002 with 80% off Meet Your Future Boss Course Healthy Family Abroad Blog Evan’s podcast One Thing Real Quick Learn how you can SPONSOR an episode for as little as $25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that American citizens can stay in Albania for up to one year without a residence permit?! Its true! Check it out here. Citizens of many other countries can stay for up to 90 days. This makes Albania a great base for families on a sabbatical or working remotely, looking for a low cost Mediterranean option, close to Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, Italy, North Macedonia, Croatia….and so many more! In this episode we talk with Melissa Madsen, photographer extraordinaire. She shares her family’s story of transitioning from a “typical suburban life” to traveling Europe and living in Tirana, Albania for her husband’s career in education. She tells us all about life in Albania and what you need to know if you are a teacher wanting to get into working in international schools. Go to the SHOW NOTES for more details. Learn how you can SPONSOR an episode for as little as $25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn’t want to live in New Zealand?! In this episode we speak with Madeline Nash from the Bumble Mom blog. She tells her story of leaving “Trump’s America” to live a life that was more in line with their family’s values. She shares her experience with relocation, healthcare, childcare, finding housing and more. Is New Zealand on your family's list of places to live or travel? Take this 3 question survey and tell me more about your big dreams, so I can make the episodes that speak to you. Learn how you can SPONSOR an episode for as little as $25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.