What I Dislike About Living Abroad (After 20 Years in 60 Countries)

In this podcast, I talk about what I hate (more like strongly dislike) about living abroad while sharing stories and examples of how moving to a foreign country has challenged me, caused me to miss out on important events back home, and has made me feel like an outsider. I speak on my experience struggling with cultural adaptations, dating, dealing with homesickness, and so much more.

In all honesty, living abroad isn’t always a magical, euphoric part of life. Traveling comes with many challenges and difficulties! There’s always going to be bumps in the roads, so it’s important to prepare for them if you can. 

The insights and challenges I share with you in this podcast will help you in preparing to live abroad. Although there will be challenges to overcome, the positive aspects of moving to a foreign country greatly outweigh the negatives.

For the best things about living abroad, be sure to listen to Episode 97 of Badass Digital Nomads (if you haven’t already), where I explain everything I love about living abroad! 

TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• The worst thing about living abroad: Physical distance/separation from friends and family (homesickness)
  
• FOMO and missing life events (birthdays, weddings, babies, etc.) 
  
• The hard work it takes to maintain relationships back home
  
• Saying goodbye and making new friends that you won’t see for long 
  
• The difficulty of dating as an expat living abroad
  
• The struggle of fitting in and feeling like an outsider
  
• The possibility of experiencing discrimination or racism
  
• Steep learning curves and frustrations that come with moving to new places
  
• Getting ripped off, scammed, and stolen from frequently in foreign countries
  
• Language barriers and communication difficulties
  
• Being asked about politics and becoming the spokesperson for your country
  
• Paying U.S. taxes when you’re not living in the U.S.
  
• Confusing or losing your sense of self
  

RESOURCES

• Get your first transfer up to £500 free with a Wise international account (My affiliate link)
• Videos:
  • The Worst Things About Living Abroad
  • The Best Things About Living Abroad
  • How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years
  • What It’s Like Being a Foreigner in Japan (Asian Boss)
  • Living in Japan as a Foreigner - Weird Things I Noticed (Traveling with Kristin)
• Podcasts:
  • What I Love About Living Abroad
  • US Taxes for Digital Nomads w/ IRS Enrolled Agent Grace Taylor
• Nomad List Country Rankings and Safety Metrics

.......................................................................................................

Thank you to my current 2021 Patrons! Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Karen, Christine, Erik, Heather, Colin, Craig, RZ, Timothy, James, Richard, Fred, Lakshay, Issac, George, Scott, Michael J, Issac, George, Mike M., Yasmine, Heather, Bronwyn, and Cynthia. 

My goal is to create a community of 100 Patrons in 2021! You can become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin and see all my YouTube videos first, attend monthly live streams, submit questions for the podcast, and be the first to find out about special offers and guests, as well as the chance to participate in beta programs at free or discounted rates.

.......................................................................................................

Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

• Become a Patron for $5 per month
• Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad 
• Buy Official Merch 
• Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com

Connect with Kristin on Social Media: 

• Follow on Instagram
• Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube 
• Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube
• Follow on Medium
• Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson
• Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group

Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.