Have you ever wondered what it really be like to move to a foreign country? In this episode, I speak with Kaitlin Wichmann who did exactly that! Kaitlin was born in the US and has lived in a few different countries, and she now calls Portugal home. We talk about why she made the move, her expectations versus the realities of expat life, things she has learned along the way, and if she will ever move back home.
If you'd like to learn more about Kaitlin and her business, you can follow her on instagram @kaitlinwichmann, her business page @workwithkaitlin, and her website is kaitlinwichmann.com
0:00 - Intro
1:34 - Why did you move abroad?
5:35 - Kaitlin the Freelancer
7:43 - Bali and beyond
9:32 - Lisbon 10:45 - The visa process
12:05 - The reception of the locals
15:05 - Lisbon realities vs expectations
15:52 - The language barrier
18:32 - Portuguese healthcare
20:55 - Things Kaitlin enjoys more about Portugal vs USA
22:42 - What about the downsides?
25:03 - New perspectives gained
26:27 - Perception of Americans abroad
29:51 - Things Kaitlin misses about the US
31:36 - Where will she go next?
33:06 - The Lisbon expat community
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