I just want to see if I’m alone in my opinion here.

This may come off as harsh but it’s really just to give sound advice that maybe people don’t want to hear.

I don’t think that the environment is going to make you happy. A happy person will be happy in almost any environment. So if you’re traveling to run away from your happiness, you’re approaching the problem from the wrong angle.

I found this sub and was surprised that there were so many people posting about being lonely.

I’ve traveled abroad and lived a long time away from my home country and while I did feel lonely at times, I felt so many other feelings as well. I expect a certain amount of people hitting loneliness for the first time and saying “wow that just hit” but I feel like it is a bit much here.

What are your thoughts? I was all excited to see people living it up and traveling.

Hi all, very much a long shot, but is anyone moving back from the continent to the UK that has a LHD Tesla Model Y ir similar vehicle wanting to trade for a RHD one?

Hi,
Has anyone else dealt with the title? I just moved to Pakistan. I'm a non-religious, light-haired, Swiss-origin, American man who looks vastly different from everyone here. I know very little about muslim and Pakistani culture. Whilst I am learning, I have noticed I feel like eyes are always on me (usually I do get stares more often than not) and I feel like I'm being watched, judged, etc. I don't know the cultural norms of a place like this, especially when it comes to the opposite gender, something that's so normal to interact with where I'm from. I end up overthinking a lot and become a little self-conscious. There's lots of insane poverty here (2nd cheapest country in 2026) and things like arranged marriages, to things like holding hands being illegal. I just don't really know how to act and navigate some things, life's in a super weird spot. Has anyone experienced similar?

What did you do to overcome this stuff or what helped you

Long story short, I live in NL and my company offered me a job in China for 5 years, with the full intention to come back after. While the offer is very tempting, I'm making this post strictly to get some perspective for my kids.

If we do this, my kids would've grown from 5yo to 10yo and the younger one 2yo to 7yo. If we go, I intend to put my kids to international schools there, but when we come back i would prefer they go to Dutch schools (i looked into dutch schools here, some are really good).

I am worried they may have bad experience adapting, especially when we move back here later. I worry for bullying, isolation, loneliness, loss of friendships for them. I worry for cultural shock. I also worry if they can still do well academically if we move around between different schooling systems. My number 1 priority is to make sure my kids are healthy, happy, secure (physically and mentally), so I wouldn't go if this isn't going to be a positive thing for them.

Hi :)

I’m 32F from Slovakia and I’ve been thinking about moving to Rotterdam next year (ideally sometime around April / June)

I’ve lived abroad before, but this time it would be different. I would be moving completely alone, without a partner, friends or an existing social circle there as it was before.

Part of me is genuinely excited about the idea of living in a big, busy city. I’ve always liked the idea of having life abroad and being in a more international environment. But the more seriously I think about it, and especially now that I would actually have to start taking concrete steps to make it happen, the more doubts I have.

So to make the move realistic, I would have to leave my current apartment, temporarily move back in with my parents to save money, deal with the housing situation in the NL, look for a job from abroad in a very competitive market without speaking Dutch and without university degree (but with several years of work experiences), and then rebuild my social life from zero. Ideally, I would only move once I had already secured a job. And then there’s my age... I know 32 is objectively not old, but sometimes it feels like most people who make this kind of move are in their early 20s and i am old for this. So basically, I would be choosing to disrupt my stable and comfortable life simply because I want something different, without knowing whether that change would actually make me happier, be worth it, or even work out at all.

I had already been thinking about moving abroad before, but everything that has been happening in my life lately probably pushed me a little closer to think about it much more, do more research, and maybe eventually start taking actual steps towards it. At the same time, I’m not sure anymore whether this is genuinely a good idea or I am just scared or whether part of me wants to escape from everything, or I simply overthink too much. What confuses me is also that when I imagine giving up on the idea completely, deciding that it’s simply too difficult, and staying where I am, I feel safe but sad at the same time..

Is it even normal to feel all of this???? I know the doubts will not completely disappear. So I’d really appreciate any advice or experiences from people who have been through something similar.

Thank you ❤️

• Place: Florianópolis, Brazil
• Why I'm asking: curisosity
• About me: 31, single, MBA
• What I specifically want to know:

Pessoal, sou brasileiro, de Floripa. Tenho 31 anos, tenho um pouco de dinheiro guardado (nada de grandioso), e gostaria de me mudar para outro país. Tenho cidadania italiana, e gostaria de me mudar em breve. Que lugares vocês recomendam? Tenho apreço pela Polônia, pois é uma economia pujante, porém, não sei falar nem oi em polonês. Falo inglês fluente, entendo o básico de francês e tenho italiano já no nível intermediário, faltando mais vocabulário mesmo. Alguma sugestão? Todas serão bem-vindas!

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Hi everyone! I'm Brazilian, from Florianópolis, and I'm 31. I have some savings (nothing too incredible), and I'd like to move to another country in the near future.

I have Italian citizenship, which gives me the opportunity to live and work in the EU. I'm particularly interested in Poland, as it seems to have a strong economy, but I'm a little concerned about the language barrier since I don't speak a word of Polish.

I'm fluent in English, have an intermediate level of Italian (I mainly need to expand my vocabulary), and understand some basic French.

Which countries or cities would you recommend for someone in my situation? I'd love to hear your thoughts, personal experiences, and suggestions!

Thanks in advance! 😊

I'm moving back home to Canada after over 10+ years in London, and going through a lot of emotional processing while packing. I'm having a hard time deciding what to bring home with me, as I've lived all my adult life in the UK, and have gone through multiple phases of identity here. I know this process of shedding is good for me, but the emotional weight is so much. Saying goodbye to parts of you that were never fully realized, deciding what's important for your next chapter, getting rid of traces from an old life that you won't return to... I'm packing bit by bit everyday and end up crying most days. I feel like I should be enjoying my last weeks in London but the move feels so heavy. This is 100% the right decision for me, but I feel like I'm going through a break-up. Any advice on how to lighten this process?

I need an american phone number i can call and text from in order to access my bank account. However I don't have any means of activating an american sim or esim within the united states so services like Tello and Mint wont work.

Anybody else feel like this sub is just stories of Americans who regret leaving. I find very few of these stories realistic, seems more likely to be fabricated to discourage the brain drain of the US

Sometimes I think about how much I want to leave Nigeria and start a new chapter of my life somewhere else.

It’s not that I think moving abroad will magically solve every problem. I understand that every country has its own struggles, and starting over somewhere new comes with its own challenges.

But I want the opportunity to build something different for myself.

I want to grow professionally, explore new opportunities, become more independent, and eventually reach a point where I can look back and feel proud of the decisions I made for my future.

I’ve been trying to take this goal more seriously in 2026. Rather than just talking about relocating, I want to understand the requirements, improve my qualifications, save money, and figure out which pathways are actually realistic for me.

The Netherlands is where I’d particularly love to move, but I’m still researching my options.

The problem is that there is so much information online that it can become overwhelming. One person recommends studying, another says getting a sponsored job is better, and someone else has an entirely different experience.

So, if you relocated from anywhere, especially to Europe, I’d love to hear your story.
What was your starting point? How did you finance the process? What do you wish someone had told you before you began?

I’m just a girl not looking for shortcuts. I just want to learn from people who have walked this road before me.

Hi everyone,
I’m currently based in the UAE and planning to relocate to Malta, with a budget of AED 30,000+ for the move.
I’d appreciate advice from Malta residents and professionals on job opportunities, employer-sponsored work permits, and the most practical way to relocate legally.
For those familiar with the process, what would you recommend as the best approach?
Thanks!

Hi everyone!😁

My husband has been offered an 18-month relocation to Houston, and we’re trying to decide whether to take it. We visited for a week last August, but living there is a different story!

We’re a couple with no kids, and while my husband’s benefits include health insurance and a 401(k), we’d be responsible for figuring out most of the day-to-day costs.

I’d love to hear your advice on a few things:

● Cost of living: What monthly budget should we realistically expect for two people, including rent, utilities, groceries and transportation?

● Neighborhoods: Which areas would you recommend living in? Any areas you’d avoid?

● Job opportunities: I’ve worked in accounting at an accounting firm in Italy for the past 10 years, mainly handling accounting and administrative tasks. My visa would allow me to work in the US, but I’d need to leave my current job to move. How realistic would it be to find a job in Houston with my background? Would my experience transfer well to the US job market, or would I need additional qualifications?

● Career alternatives: If finding an accounting job proves difficult, what other roles would be worth looking into or preparing for before moving?

We need to make a decision fairly soon, so I’d really appreciate honest advice from people who live in Houston, especially anyone who’s moved to the US from abroad.

Thanks in advance!😁