You wouldn’t be to blame if you didn’t know *everything* there is to know about moving to another country. (After all, this isn’t a topic that’s taught in school.) Moving abroad is a complex logistical feat, but here are some common mistakes to avoid.  Badass Digital Nomads Episode 126: Moving Abroad Mistakes Sponsor: Ready to Relocate Relocation Course [00:42] Intro: Why is relocating so hard? Limitations of the public education system + Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs [2:03] Shoutout: Thanks to Colcom from UK for the podcast review [8:03] Super informative podcast: "Love Kristin's style and knowledge on all things digital nomad and living the expat life, both the pros and cons. Great guests too!" Top 10 Moving Abroad Mistakes: Timestamps [8:44] Buying real estate too soon [8:55] Applying for permanent residency [12:00] Waiting too long to move [15:33] Moving before you're ready [16:40] Spending too much time with expats [19:32] Too trusting and lowering your guard [21:12] Not learning the local language [22:49] Expecting a foreign country to change [24:41] Staying stuck when things aren't working [26:57] Doing too much research or asking for opinions [29:11] Bonus: Moving where everyone else is going [31:22] Would you like to move abroad in the next year? Enrollment is open in Kristin's new coaching program, Ready To Relocate! ?  Send an email to info@orbisrelocation.com with the Subject Line: Ready To Relocate for more details. You can also apply for a Free Relocation Strategy Call here. Related Videos:  What I Love About Living Abroad What I Dislike About Living Abroad Why Expats Leave Costa Rica The Best and Worst Digital Nomad Visas ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review Buy Official Merch  Search All Episodes at www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to my 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, RZ, Craig S, Colin, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael and Annie, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R ,Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Henry M, Warren, James, Daniel, Javier, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Anna, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David, and Mike. Special welcome to my newest Patrons from September 2021: Kathleen P, Chip, and Shelly! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ...........................................................................................