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Karen Blue's avatar

Another great and helpful article. Keep them coming for the "wannabees." Blue

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Jonathan Hall's avatar

Great tips - thank you. I'm actually stealing a couple of them to give to a character in a novel I'm writing who's just move to Zafra in Extremadura, Spain!

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Expat Lab's avatar

that’s awesome!!!!

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Jonathan Hall's avatar

Phew! I was concerned about (albeit accurate) accusations of plagiarism!

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Michael Jensen's avatar

Where was this list eight years ago when we started! 😎😎😎

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Debbie Bryant's avatar

Great advice for moving anywhere!

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Quinn O'Riley's avatar

I've taken note of these very practical suggestions for when I do get moved.

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Mao Zhou's avatar

Saying yes is SUCH a powerful decision to make. Amazing things happen as a result.

I decided to say yes to everything.

That was 4 years ago and I haven’t regretted it once. I’m in a much better place in my new life as a result.

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Meg M's avatar

Thank you for this. As a 69 yo single person likely leaving next year for SA, I need concrete steps to help ease my anxiety over leaving even though 'home' no longer feels safe or secure.

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Jerry Blackstock's avatar

Celebrating the wins, no matter how small, have been powerful for my family in Portugal.

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Sacha Cohen's avatar

Good tips! Also, take public transportation 😊

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Lynne Matthews's avatar

Yes habits help make ‘home’ 😊

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