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I Moved Abroad For A Better Life. Here’s What I Found Disturbing During My First Trip Back To America.​


I had my first panic attack on I-85 in Atlanta.

Gripping the steering wheel of my huge SUV rental car, surrounded by six lanes of aggressive traffic near Midtown, my chest tightened as my brain struggled to process the sensory overload. Eight months in the Netherlands had rewired me in ways I hadn’t realized until that moment – when the sheer American-ness of it all came crashing down around me.

When I left America last spring for a safer home for my family and a better quality of life, I thought the hardest part would be adapting to life in the Netherlands. Learning Dutch, navigating the health care system, building a new community — these were the challenges I’d prepared for. Nobody warned me that coming back would be what left me in tears.

The traffic incident was just the first crack in the facade. Later that week, I drove 20 minutes to meet my oldest friend for lunch at a restaurant. As the waiter arrived with plates piled impossibly high with food, the conversation turned to her daughter’s college preparations.

More:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tr...S&cvid=246429a946714ff08d2858fa3089e9dd&ei=23
 
All the libburl buzzwords in that intro. The HATED SUV. TOO BIG.

To a restaurant...WITH TOO MUCH FOOD.

That slop could be written by an AI bot, it hits so many mindless Leftist Talking Points.
 
Not about relocating. Jeff is a merchant seaman grabbing some shore time. Posting as a little bump.

Going Ashore in Veracruz, Mexico​

Feb 8, 2025 VERACRUZ

Join me as I walk the streets of Veracruz, Mexico which is a city I really enjoy. I had a great time and I hope you will enjoy seeing it as well.


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^^^^
1313 could be a good number to play.
 

Europe vs. USA: Actual Everyday Life Differences​

Feb 9, 2025


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Why I Moved to the United Kingdom... and then LEFT UK.​

Premiered 3 hours ago


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Why EVERYONE IS LEAVING THE USA (And Where They’re Going)​

Feb 24, 2025
Retirees are leaving the US in record numbers mainly due to the prohibitively high cost of living. But there are other reasons too and today we are going to look at some examples of people who have made the leap and are happy with their new life abroad.


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Unexpected culture shocks when moving to Scotland from the USA​

Apr 11, 2024

Today I'm talking about 10 unexpected culture shocks, or differences, that I experienced when I moved from the United States to Scotland. If you're an American living in the UK, let me know in the comments what your biggest culture shock was!


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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Saying hello in Scotland
01:11 Trash is everywhere
02:58 Tap water is amazing
04:17 Paying for bags
05:11 Sales tax
06:45 Diesel vs Petrol
08:14 Lack of sunshine
09:16 Daylight Savings Time
09:57 Milk Men
11:07 Danger in America
12:23 Outro
 

Ten unexpected culture shocks with moving to Scotland​

Mar 8, 2025

Today I'm talking about 10 unexpected culture shocks, or differences, that I experienced when I moved from the United States to Scotland. If you're an American immigrant living in the UK, let me know in the comments what your biggest culture shock was!


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Somewhat related.

Don’t Californize The State You Move To. What I Experienced Moving To Arizona.​

Apr 4, 2025


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ECONOMIC PREPAREDNESS: Record Number of Americans moving to Spain​

Apr 25, 2025


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American Explains Why He Moved to Portugal and Then Left​

May 10, 2025
Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere sits down with Eric, an American expat who moved to Portugal and then left Portugal to go back to the USA after less than a year. Why did he leave Portugal? See as they talk about the initial move from the US to Portugal, what visa he came in on, and ultimately, why he moved back to the US and if he regrets any of his decisions.


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Albania and Laos are where everybody is going to ahead of the crowds.
 

‘It really fits us’: They traded South Florida for the South of France​

Geoff and Pennie Zuercher spent decades living in Florida, but the popular retirement spot wasn’t what the American couple envisioned for themselves when they wrapped up their careers.

Nearly 20 years ago, the Zuerchers decided they would retire abroad, and the location they recently settled on — the sun-splashed city of Nice in the South of France — suits them better than the Sunshine State.

“Nice is what Florida wishes it was,” said Pennie, 63, listing some of the Mediterranean city’s most attractive attributes: “beautiful weather, low humidity … what they call hot here is not hot compared to Florida. And just a different cultural climate, more laid-back.”

More:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/i...S&cvid=f926d910a5f04af08b15ba531128599b&ei=20
 
This one is a bit different. Not about moving to Switzerland. It's about certain facets of life in Switzerland. Don't let the title fool you. It's a good vid.

People in THIS COUNTRY are CRAZY‼️😲​

May 31, 2025


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I Went to the Netherlands To See if I Could Live There​

Jun 1, 2025 NETHERLANDS
I've always dreamt of moving to Europe, so I finally booked a ticket to the Netherlands to find out if I could actually live there. I visited 10 cities in 2 weeks, each with a unique vibe, lifestyle, and cost of living. In Part 1 of this series, I explore: Groningen, Scheveningen, and The Hague. In each place, I talk to locals, visit neighborhoods, and share my honest impressions of what it might be like to move here. For help planning your move abroad, contact me at https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/... 🌍


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Is there any mention of the masses of African and Moslem immigrants there? Or of their exploding crime "problem"? Or even what they're doing to the Dutch farmers - putting them out of business with their eco-regs.

This seems to me to be on a level with the old Soviet Life magazine. I remember seeing a few old copies, about 45 years ago. Beautiful slick paper, color photos, lovely people. Neat farms. Beautiful little villages. In-depth interviews with "average" Soviet "citizens."

A Potemkin magazine.

I suspect much the same, here. No, I didn't watch it. Never read Mein Kampf, either. I try to avoid propaganda, whatever form it takes.
 

The first village for digital nomads | DW Documentary​

Jun 8, 2025 #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs

Since 2020, Madeira has been attracting freelancers from all over the world. They live and work on the island. But everyday life in this supposed paradise is also sometimes overshadowed by existential worries and loneliness.
The Portuguese island of Madeira lies in the Atlantic Ocean. It is known as the island of eternal spring. With its pleasant climate and community, the village of Ponta do Sol attracts young freelancers like Nina and Heiko. But rents and the general cost of living here have risen sharply, pricing out locals.
Nina arrived in Madeira in 2021. Her goal: to set up a "digital village” for young freelancers in Ponta do Sol. The young woman from Munich is still here, but things have changed since the early days. Most freelancers only stay for a few months and then move on. With such a transient community, it’s difficult to build close friendships.
The "first village for digital nomads” advertised on social media mainly consists of a co-working space where freelancers can work for free. The high turnover of travelers inspired Nina to come up with her business idea: she manages shared flats, known as ‘co-livings’, where freelancers can find a ‘temporary home’.
Heiko is packed and ready and dreaming of a life on the island. "Madeira is definitely my dream destination,” he says. The graphic designer has loved the island since he was a child. Now he wants to gain a foothold there with the help of the digital community.

The first village for digital nomads | DW Documentary
 
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