The Move Abroad Coach Podcast
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The Move Abroad Coach Podcast
#162 8 Cities, 3 Countries, 1 Toddler: Our Epic Scouting Trip Story
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My family spent two months traveling across Greece, Italy, and Spain - visiting 8 cities with a toddler - all to figure out where in the world we actually wanted to live next.
I’m breaking down the real experience of a scouting trip: how we chose destinations, what surprised us, the emotional rollercoaster of not finding “the one” right away, and how we ultimately made our decision.
If you’re trying to choose where to move abroad (and feeling overwhelmed), this episode will help you think about it in a much clearer, more grounded way.
What I cover:
- How we narrowed the world down using visas, lifestyle priorities, and real-life constraints
- Why doing “normal life” (not tourist activities) is the key to a successful scouting trip
- The emotional reality of not loving your first (or second… or third) destination
- Why some places felt amazing (hello, Chania) but didn’t work in real life
- The unexpected red flags we only noticed once we were there
- How we chose between Valencia, Málaga, and Chania (and what tipped the scales)
- The biggest lessons: what we did right, what we’d do differently, and whether or not you should do a scouting trip
You’re not just choosing a city; you’re choosing a lifestyle. And often, the “right” place isn’t the most beautiful or exciting, or even the one you expected to love the most… It’s the one that fits your everyday life the best.
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Want to Hear More Episodes Like This? What to Listen to Next:
#105 Before We Move Abroad, We Need a Scouting Trip - Here’s How We’re Planning It (ft. My Husband Chris)
#102 I Used ChatGPT to Find My Next Country - Here’s How You Can Too!
#119 Valencia, Málaga, or Chania? We Made Our Choice (and We’re Spilling Everything)