Podcast Ep029: Leaving the USA: The Best Decision I Ever Made: Safety

You can read the entire article here.

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SHOW NOTES:

• Why I left the US part 1 podcast and article (high cost of living)

• Why I left the US part 2 article (healthcare)

• Why I left the US part 3 article (safety)

• Why I left the US part 4 article (polarization, division, etc.)

• Why Spain?

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• Consulting Information: what I can help you with.

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—I’ve started using Kindred Home Exchange in order to secure affordable accommodations! If you’re interested and want to sign up, you will get five nights with my referral code!

—I use Safety Wing for my travel medical insurance abroad. You can check them out here.

—For travel hacking I use my Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card. I earn enough points by using the card regularly (with no foreign transaction fees) to get a “free” RT ticket from Europe to the US at least once a year.

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The How to Live Abroad Publication is here.

• Part 1—Want to move abroad? Start here!

• Part 2—Conquer your fears about moving abroad!

• Part 3—12 Minimizing Mistakes Part 1

• Part 4—12 Minimizing Mistakes Part 2

• Part 5—A Personal Case study (re: Minimizing)

• Part 6—Your Move Abroad: The Ultimate Checklist

• My Class: teaching you how to live abroad on a budget for under $1,000 a month or under $2,000 a month is only $97 for lifetime access, learn more here!

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***Original podcast music by: Lucian Meisler

—Living Abroad on a Budget - Expat on a Budget - My Unknown Adventure - Kimberly Anne