7 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Abroad (Or Traveling Long-Term) with Chrishan Wright

Relocation expert Chrishan Wright discusses the hidden challenges and unexpected mistakes people make when moving abroad. She shares lessons from her experience living in Portugal and offers valuable advice for both aspiring expats and long-term travelers.

An episode of the Zero To Travel Podcast podcast, hosted by Jason Moore, titled "7 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Abroad (Or Traveling Long-Term) with Chrishan Wright" was published on October 24, 2024 and runs 70 minutes.

October 24, 2024 ·70m · Zero To Travel Podcast

Summary

How can you make a smoother transition into your new life abroad? Relocation expert Chrishan Wright discusses the hidden challenges and unexpected mistakes people make when moving abroad. She shares lessons from her experience living in Portugal and offers valuable advice for both aspiring expats and long-term travelers. Chrishan Wright is the creator of Blaxit Global, a vibrant hub dedicated to providing information, inspiration, and empowerment for the global Black community seeking a fresh start abroad.  Chrishan highlights the top mistakes you may never have considered—from underestimating costs to the legal and healthcare surprises that can catch you off guard. She also shares valuable insights on integrating and adjusting to a new lifestyle and embracing personal growth as you navigate life in a foreign country. If you could move to any country tomorrow, where would you go and why? I'd love to know, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: The emotional and practical challenges of adjusting to expat life How to embrace a slower, more intentional lifestyle in a new culture The impact of moving abroad on personal growth and self-discovery Why your relocation costs may not be as low as you thought The importance of understanding visa options and requirements What you need to consider when managing finances back home The reality of death and uncommon considerations for healthcare The legal requirements to think about when living abroad How to be more intentional when packing (and save $!) And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Learn about Blaxit Global Move to Portugal Virtual Summit (Nov 2024) Listen to Chrishan’s podcast Want More? Why Black Americans Are Moving Abroad With Chrishan Wright Hitting Refresh on Your Life with Travel + How to Move to Europe Circling Home: Lessons From 15 Years Living Abroad With Terry Repak Thanks To Our Sponsors Airalo - Get $3 off your first eSIM with the promo code ‘ZTT.’ Defender - Explore the full lineup at landroverusa.com Unbound Merino - Use code ‘TRAVEL10’ to get 10% off your Unbound Merino order. Moon Travel Guides - Grab your copy of Baseball Road Trips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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