After more than 16 years living abroad, with the last 8 years living in Europe, the differences between life in the U.S. and life in Europe have continued to become even more blatantly obvious while watching a shifting landscape back in the U.S. In this week's expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, hosted by Rafael Di Furia, we’ll get into everything from moving abroad and expat life in Italy and Portugal, to how living in Europe compares to American consumerism, cultural shifts, cost of living, healthcare, travel, and day-to-day life. If you find these episodes of Not Your Average Globetrotter helpful, entertaining and/or if you feel as if I've helped you save time, headaches, or legal fees, please consider making a monthly pledge on Patreon and becoming a monthly patron to help make more videos like this possible: 👉🏽 http://RafaelDiFuria.com/patreon Or, if you would like to help in a different way and make a one-time donation you can visit: 👉🏽 http://RafaelDiFuria.com/support NYAG Gear - http://store.rafaeldifuria.com http://RafaelDiFuria.com/nyaggear If you would be interested in dedicating a video to a loved one and/or sponsoring a video, feel free to send a message through the following link: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/ 📬 Let's connect 🔵Instagram: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/instagram 🔵Facebook: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/facebook 🔵Twitter: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/twitter 🔵Email: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/ 📞 Get US$3 off your first eSIM data pack from Airalo. Use code RAFAEL837 when you sign up or apply it at checkout. https://ref.airalo.com/dhht 💸Transfer money around the world with Wise (Formerly Transferwise) (referral link) : http://www.rafaeldifuria.com/transferwise 📦Recommended Products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rafaeldifuria 💰 Save on your first stay with AirBNB http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/airbnbsave (referral link) 📩 Business Inquiries and Collaborations: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/ 🎙Want me to be the voice of your business? http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact Topics & Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening Thoughts & Intro 00:17 - American Consumerism 01:17 - Cultural Shifts and Language 01:39 - The Division 02:28 - Safety & Security 03:24 - Cost of Living & Quality of Food 04:29 - An Indrect Way of Speaking 05:25 - Cost of Travel 06:40 - Languages - Short Distances Big Differences 08:59 - Healthcare 10:42 - Renting a home/ apartment in the USA vs Europe 11:51 - American Food is just too sweet for me! 12:52 - European Brands in The USA 13:44 - Walking Culture 14:28 - Closing Thoughts & Outro

With the election around the corner, a lot of people are thinking about moving to Europe—places like Portugal or Italy are high on the list. But living abroad isn’t just about showing up with your suitcase. You’ve got to plan ahead, whether it’s sorting out your finances, getting your visa sorted, or figuring out housing. Moving to a new country, especially overseas, takes a lot more than just booking a flight. If you’re serious about living abroad and starting expat life, it’s important to get organized now to make the move as smooth as possible. In this expat podcast episode of Not Your Average Globetrotter, hosted by dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we'll go over key steps to prepare for relocating abroad and how to avoid common mistakes along the way. If you find these episodes of Not Your Average Globetrotter helpful, entertaining and/or if you feel as if I've helped you save time, headaches, or legal fees, please consider making a monthly pledge on Patreon and becoming a monthly patron to help make more videos like this possible: 👉🏽 http://RafaelDiFuria.com/patreon Or, if you would like to help in a different way and make a one-time donation you can visit: 👉🏽 http://RafaelDiFuria.com/support NYAG Gear - http://store.rafaeldifuria.com http://RafaelDiFuria.com/nyaggear If you would be interested in dedicating a video to a loved one and/or sponsoring a video, feel free to send a message through the following link: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/ 📬 Let's connect 🔵Instagram: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/instagram 🔵Facebook: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/facebook 🔵Twitter: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/twitter 🔵Email: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/ 📞 Get US$3 off your first eSIM data pack from Airalo. Use code RAFAEL837 when you sign up or apply it at checkout. https://ref.airalo.com/dhht 💸Transfer money around the world with Wise (Formerly Transferwise) (referral link) : http://www.rafaeldifuria.com/transferwise 📦Recommended Products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rafaeldifuria 💰 Save on your first stay with AirBNB http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/airbnbsave (referral link) 📩 Business Inquiries and Collaborations: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/ 🎙Want me to be the voice of your business? http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact Topics & Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening Thoughts & Intro 01:05 - Financial Considerations 04:01 - Legal & Logistical Considerations 05:27 - Get Your Passport & Documents in Order 07:23 - Renting an Apartment from Abroad 09:04 - Final Thoughts & Outro

Thinking about moving to Europe from the US? It's an adventure that comes with some big differences to consider. Whether you’re planning on living in Italy, Portugal, Spain, France, or Germany, life abroad isn’t always easy—it’s a whole new world when it comes to everyday things like visas, language, and even grocery shopping. Comparing life in the US to Europe, you’ll quickly see how different things can be, and it’s important to be prepared for those changes. If you’re leaving the US for Europe, having a plan and being flexible will help you adjust and really enjoy what life on this side of the Atlantic has to offer. In this living abroad, expat podcast episode of *Not Your Average Globetrotter* hosted by dual citizen podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll dive into essential tips to help make your transition into expat life smoother and more enjoyable. If you find these episodes of Not Your Average Globetrotter helpful, entertaining and/or if you feel as if I've helped you save time, headaches, or legal fees, please consider making a monthly pledge on Patreon and becoming a monthly patron to help make more videos like this possible: 👉🏽 http://RafaelDiFuria.com/patreon Or, if you would like to help in a different way and make a one-time donation you can visit: 👉🏽 http://RafaelDiFuria.com/support NYAG Gear - http://store.rafaeldifuria.com http://RafaelDiFuria.com/nyaggear If you would be interested in dedicating a video to a loved one and/or sponsoring a video, feel free to send a message through the following link: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/ 📬 Let's connect 🔵Instagram: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/instagram 🔵Facebook: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/facebook 🔵Twitter: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/twitter 🔵Email: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/ 📞 Get US$3 off your first eSIM data pack from Airalo. Use code RAFAEL837 when you sign up or apply it at checkout. https://ref.airalo.com/dhht 💸Transfer money around the world with Wise (Formerly Transferwise) (referral link) : http://www.rafaeldifuria.com/transferwise 📦Recommended Products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rafaeldifuria 💰 Save on your first stay with AirBNB http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/airbnbsave (referral link) 📩 Business Inquiries and Collaborations: http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/ 🎙Want me to be the voice of your business? http://www.RafaelDiFuria.com/contact Topics & Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening Thoughts & Intro 00:14 - Do keep connected while living abroad 02:36 - Don’t think you can get away with only speaking your own language 03:49 - Do take time to explore your surroundings and travel abroad 04:49 - Don’t get stuck in an expat bubble 05:41 - Make sure you get your visa before you arrive 06:34 - Don’t assume the ingredients will be the same as what you’re used to back home 07:58 - Do have a plan of action, not only where, but when! 08:45 - Make sure that you have a long-term plan even if you’re only staying short-term 10:45 - Don’t assume everything will be cheap, compare an contrast the cost of living across Europe 12:21 - Final Thoughts & Outro