Episode 50: What We Miss After Living Abroad for 3 Years -- Mostly We Miss Certain Food

In this episode of As the Dinesens Turn, we talk about what we actually miss after moving from the U.S. to Portugal in 2023.Some of it is small and even sort of humorous:--Gigantic drinks from QT--Casey’s breakfast pizza--Being able to find jalapeños and green onions whenever you wantSome of it is more practical:--The ease of running everyday errands--Driving that… makes sense--The ability to quickly travel back and see familyAnd some of it runs deeper:--Community--Colleagues--The intellectual energy of teaching and working alongside othersBut the surprising part is, we don’t miss nearly as much as we thought we would. We’ve built a new life, a new routine, and a new perspective. And while there are tradeoffs, this experience has reinforced something important: there’s no perfect place, only the place that fits the life you want to build.If you’ve ever thought about moving abroad—or just making a big life change—this episode is an honest look at what that really means.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.