Beating the Odds to Move to South Africa - Jess Zillessen

In this episode, Clare is joined by Jess Zillessen who has recently lived in France and Cyprus and is in the process of moving to South Africa. Jess explains how becoming modern-day gipsies is taking her, her husband and two small children closer to their ultimate goal. She shares practical advice that others living a nomadic lifestyle can use to better handle moving home every week, getting visas and raising children while travelling.This episode includes a clever and legal way to spend more than 6 months of a year living in EU countries. Something many Brits wrongly assume is no longer possible because of the post-Brexit 90-day rule.KEY TAKEAWAYSStaying in a country for a few months using a tourist visa is a great way to test the waters.The 90-day in 180 EU rule does not apply to European countries that are not members of Schengen e.g. Cyprus.Friends and families are likely to express concern and expect you to settle down. Listen, but don´t let them put you off of leading a nomadic life if that is what you want.Research is key. Don´t ignore the concerns about a country or place, but bear in mind that people who live there have usually developed effective ways to get around them. Find out what they are and decide if you would be happy doing the same.Overcoming obstacles and challenges means you have to do things differently, which means you get the opportunity to try different things and create something new.Every time you move, take a picture, and put some of your own photos or art on the walls.BEST MOMENTS‘You just don´t get bored, everywhere is stunning. ´‘It is interesting how a reputation precedes a country.’‘When we get to a place, we put up a picture and instantly feel at home.’ABOUT THE HOSTClare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare KayCONTACT https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.