Planning

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch I remember my first day in Barcelona, sitting on a bench in the middle of the city, watching people and cars go by. I had just arrived from the U.S. that morning, I was jetlagged, and the impact of what I’d done was beginning to sink in. I was in a new land where I barely spoke the language. My belongings were being shipped across the ocean. I was all in. Questions crept into my brain: Would I like it here?

We’ve gone from “I wonder if I could move abroad?” to “Oh wow, I’m actually doing this.” And this means entering the Prepare phase.

A successful move abroad requires careful planning. It begins with envisioning your future and checking your assumptions.

Moving to Spain can be an incredible, life-changing experience. But if you are not prepared, you may encounter obstacles and challenges...