Moving Abroad For Dummies

by Kristin M. Wilson

Overview

Expert guidance for anyone who wants to settle down in another country

Moving Abroad For Dummies is for anyone contemplating pulling the trigger on moving out of their homeland for a short time or for good. Be it to enhance a career, retire more comfortably on savings, or find a culture that's a better fit for you, relocating abroad takes some planning to be done right. This book walks you through all the considerations and the steps you'll need to take to make it happen. Author Kristin Wilson is a relocation expert with over 20 years of experience both living abroad and helping hundreds of others do the same. In this confusion-clearing guide, she offers must-know information on planning a move, getting affairs in order before hitting the road, and settling into your new home.

• Find out whether becoming an expat is the right move for you
• Learn how to budget for your new life, find a home abroad, and handle culture shock
• Become a permanent resident of your new country of choice
• Decide whether and when to return home

At every stage of the moving abroad process—decision making, preparation, and adjustment to a new culture—this clear and easy-to-read Dummies guide has your back.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781394325993
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/03/2025
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Kristin M. Wilson is a moving abroad consultant who hosts the Traveling with Kristin YouTube channel and podcast. She is the Go Overseas Mentor for International Living, a publication dedicated to educating overseas travelers. Wilson also authored Digital Nomads For Dummies and has been a digital nomad or expat since 2002.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1: Beginning Your Living Abroad Journey 5

Chapter 1: Previewing the Living-Overseas Lifestyle 7

Chapter 2: Exploring the Different Paths to Moving Abroad 17

Chapter 3: Calculating Your Budget and Cost of Living 31

Chapter 4: Choosing a Destination 43

Part 2: Mastering Your Move — Relocation Logistics 67

Chapter 5: Planning Your Relocation Logistics 69

Chapter 6: Finding Your New Home Away from Home 89

Chapter 7: Getting Ready to Hit the Road 107

Part 3: Leaping Into Your New Life Abroad 131

Chapter 8: Landing in Your Adopted Country 133

Chapter 9: Going Farther Afield: Additional Considerations 155

Part 4: Living Your Life to the Fullest 175

Chapter 10: Embracing Culture Shock Like a Pro 177

Chapter 11: Finding Your Community 193

Chapter 12: Living Your Best Life 211

Chapter 13: Long-Term Lifestyle Considerations 223

Part 5: The Part of Tens 241

Chapter 14: Ten Places to Retire Abroad 243

Chapter 15: 10 Places to Live as a Digital Nomad 253

Chapter 16: Ten Places to Live for Under $1,500 per Month 261

Chapter 17: Ten Moving-Overseas Mistakes to Avoid 269

Index 277