I'm Testing Out My Future Home—Here’s How!


Hey Reader!

Thinking about moving abroad but unsure how to choose the right country? You’re not alone! Before we commit to our next destination, my husband Chris and I are taking a scouting trip—and in this week’s podcast episode, we’re sharing exactly how we’re planning it!

🎧 Episode #105: Before We Move Abroad, We Need a Scouting Trip—Here’s How We’re Planning It (ft. My Husband Chris)

In this episode, we’re walking you through:

  • Why we’re taking a scouting trip before committing to a new home
  • How we picked our destinations (and what made the cut!)
  • The logistics of planning flights, accommodations, and on-the-ground research
  • What we’ll be looking for—like neighborhoods, cost of living, and lifestyle
  • How YOU can plan a scouting trip to make a confident decision about moving abroad

If moving abroad feels overwhelming, a scouting trip might be exactly what you need to turn uncertainty into clarity. Let’s break it all down together!

🎧 Listen Now: Here | Spotify | Apple Podcasts


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🚀 Ready to start planning YOUR scouting trip? Reply and let me know where you’re considering—I’d love to hear!

To all the adventures ahead,
Richelle ✈️

Hi👋I'm Richelle

Over the last ten years I’ve lived in China, Tanzania, Vietnam, Australia, and now Georgia. I’ve worked as an English teacher (on and offline), college counselor, freelance social media and launch manager, and I even started my own business and podcast helping adventurous people just like you achieve their dreams of moving abroad! ✈️ I know that moving abroad can be overwhelming, (trust me, I’ve been there) which is why I'm here to lead you through the entire process step-by-step with live personal dedicated support to ensure you turn this dream of moving abroad into a reality. 💥 It’s time to STOP waiting and finally live your dream life abroad.

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