Weekend Peek-In
Hello everyone! I’ve been working on this week’s article for days but it’s not quite finished yet. I had hoped to complete it today but… I just had too much on my plate and I didn’t want to rush it.
However, not to leave you all high and dry… I’m doing a little check-in and also letting you know I had two pieces published on International Living so you can read the article and watch the video for your “moving abroad” fix!
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The Weekend
As a self-proclaimed workaholic I’ve long strived for balance but I love working so much, it truly is my happy place! I love writing and creating. Did you know I started my writing journey in 5th grade when a piece I wrote about my Uncle Abe was published in the school newspaper? My favorite part of that story was that Uncle Abe once superglued the Rabbi’s beard to his desk when the Rabbi fell asleep during “Sunday School”. It’s no wonder he was my favorite uncle!
I’m sure you all know, as I often toot my own horn, that I’ve written and published twenty fiction books under a pseudonym. But did you know they’re all about vampires, witches and werewolves? My imagination knows no bounds, it’s how I survived a complicated and difficult childhood.
Yesterday I got to do a little shopping with a good friend. We went to Portugal’s “Home Depot”, called Leroy Merlin (a French Company) where I got my bestie a fan. He’s coming to visit in May and requires a fan to sleep :) We went to Jysk, a Scandinavian Company, for some home goods items my friend needed. Finishing off the day was a much needed stop at an organic grocery here called, Maçaroca, replete with bulk food in beloved bins!
The sun was out, FINALLY and the day just felt right…!!!
Tonight after work I met another friend for dinner at a cool start-up (now chain) restaurant called, Honest Greens, which boasts healthy and scrumptious delights!
In between work today were dog walks and appreciating the SUN, as I had started to seriously doubt its existence…
Recommended Substack Lovelies
I want to acknowledge all the amazing people I’ve met here on Substack who support the travel journey with their own extraordinary articles and deep conversations. (These are in no particular order) If I missed anyone (I’m so sorry), please leave your publication in the comments as I intend to gather a list with more information about all of you!!
Living Elsewhere
The Freedom Diaries: Digital Nomading with Kids!
Backpacking Bella
Roaming the Road
Expat Golden Girl Life
Radical Paths: Living on a Sailboat
Beyond Borders with Doctora the Explorer
The Alchemy of Budgeting and Planning
Vanlife Ruminations
A Year in Oaxaca
Coffee and Rakija
Meet the PhDs
The Inclusion Room
Girl’s Guide to Living Abroad
The Global Mindset
I Only Take Pics
Baby Boomer in Bosnia
Align and Thrive
Vensipuedis: Moving to Panama
The Nomad Choice
Life Over Here: in Switzerland
Bad Travel
Passports on FIRE
Life in Columbia
Life in Parts
Eternal Spring: Mexico
Travel Bug
Borderless Living
Your Expat Life
I’ll be back this coming week with a new podcast episode and an article titled: Why Moving Abroad NOW Beats Waiting for “The Right Time”
Resources:
My Article just Published on International Living
My Video on International Living 🥳 👇🏽 ⬇️👇🏽 ⬇️👇🏽 🥳
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If you’re interested in my “Why I Left the US and Won’t Ever Return” Series, please check out..
Cost of living: Article here
Healthcare (or lack thereof) here.
Safety—article here.
Polarization—too much hate and anger
If you’re interested in moving abroad, check out my free Expat on a Budget pub or podcast on Substack
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
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Thanks so much for the mention! 💕
Congrats on the IL pieces! ☺️