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