31 things Americans in the Sandwich Years Should Consider if They’re Planning a Move Abroad

By Darien Wilson

If you're a U.S. American dreaming of uprooting your entire life and jetting off to Europe—or anywhere else—I got you. I get you, because I did it. My family moved from Colorado to the Netherlands in 2021.

You might find a lot of dreamy content about moving abroad, but as a mid-career American with a family, I quickly learned that life abroad isn’t all tulips, windmills, clogs, and stroopwafels—which I didn’t even know how to pronounce correctly when I first arrived! (So embarrassing—but mistakes = growth, so moving on…) Life abroad comes with a lot of surprises, many of which you might not learn until it’s too late.

I created a video series of 31 days of unfiltered truths that’ll help you plan smarter, and if you still decide to take the leap? You’ll do it with your eyes wide open. 

Since I have been sharing my journey, lots of folks have reached out asking for personalized advice, I am now offering limited sessions of one-on-one consulting to help you think through your situation. Contact me to set up a consult.

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