Best Relocating To Spain Podcasts (2024)

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Moving To New Zealand 36:45

42m ago36:45

36:45

So, you’ve fallen in love with the beautiful country of New Zealand. How can you go about moving there to live and work? What sectors are especially interested in employing foreigners, and what’s the visa application process like? David Andrews joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk through your various visa options, application requirements and the…

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The Global Month Ahead: UK General election, French elections, NATO summit. 39:17

29d ago39:17

39:17

On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Practice Director Matt Bevington, Director Ana Gradinaru, Senior Associate Alexander van der Wusten, and Analyst Karolina Lagercrantz. Matt discusses the immediate domestic policy priorities for the UK after the election, and talks about the significance of the EPC summit for the UK's relationship with…

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Transferring A UK Pension Abroad 26:58

17d ago26:58

26:58

We’re all about providing practical tips and advice on this show, and in this episode I’m joined by Jake Barber, Founder and Advisor at SJB Global, who is going to talk through transfer options for expats with UK defined contribution pensions. Jake is based in Spain, and he’s worked with British expats - in fact anyone with a work history in the UK…

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The Global Month Ahead: European elections, the Biden-Trump debate, G7 leaders summit. 41:07

2M ago41:07

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Europe Director Tom White, President of GC US Erin Caddell, and Senior Associate Giulia Pasquali. Tom discusses the European elections including the current state of play, the challenges of building a stabilizing majority and the future of Ursula von der Leyen and her flagship policies. Erin analyses t…

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Empowering LGBTQ Expats To Thrive Abroad 33:46

3M ago33:46

33:46

Today’s guest, Jess Drucker, has made a career out of helping LGBTQ+ people and their families move abroad. In fact, she’s created the world’s first and only, global relocation resource for this expat community, called Rainbow Relocation. Jess is a seasoned expat herself, and we chat about some of the additional practical elements that come into pl…

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Moving To Spain On A Digital Nomad Visa 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

If you’re lucky enough to have a job that you can do from anywhere, you’re now pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to the number of countries offering digital nomad or equivalent visas. UN Tourism reports that almost half of all global destinations now offer visas for at least a year. Spain is in the spotlight in this episode, as I chat to Ameri…

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The Global Month Ahead: Indian election, final session of the European Parliament, IMF and World Bank spring meetings 43:49

4M ago43:49

43:49

On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski, Senior Associate Ross Nugent, and Europe Director Tom White. Ross covers the upcoming Indian election, the organisation of the election process, Modi's prospects for re-election, the challenges faced by opposition parties, and India as an investment destinatio…

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Challenges Faced By 'Stuck' Expat Parents Due To International Child Custody Disputes 36:01

4M ago36:01

36:01

Did you know that if you move abroad with children, or have them while living in a foreign country and then split from your partner, you may not be able to bring your kids back home? You may also find yourself ‘stuck’ abroad, in a country that you no longer want to be in. It’s a situation that my guest Roz Osbourne has personal experience with, and…

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Global Month Ahead: Iranian elections, Russia's presidential election, UK spring budget 37:25

5M ago37:25

37:25

On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by UK Country Director Alex Dawson, Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski and Practice Director Alexander Smotrov. Thomas covers the Iranian elections, including the role of the Assembly of Experts and the risk of public unrest. They also discuss the geopolitical context of the elections, particularly…

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Returning To Study And Buying A Home As An Expat In Scotland 25:16

6M ago25:16

25:16

Some pretty big life events happened around the time Australian expat Rachael Kowald turned 30. She moved from London to Glasgow for the lower cost of living, returned to school as a mature age student, and then, she decided to buy a house! Rachael’s studying nursing, she also works as a carer for people with spinal cord injuries and - now she’s a …

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Decarbonizing Europe: Navigating the policies and politics of energy in the EU Green Deal 29:44

5M ago29:44

29:44

On this episode of the Global Counsel Podcast, Associate Director Anikó Zsebik is joined by Associate Katarzyna Nowacka and Associate Maude Bauman to discuss ongoing trends in EU energy, looking ahead to the next political cycle. They dive into recent shifts in EU energy policy, from focusing on energy security, to looking at decarbonization and co…

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Global Month Ahead: US presidential election, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Presidential election in Indonesia. 32:41

6M ago32:41

32:41

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's podcast on the events and stories that will define the month to come. In each episode, Global Macro Associate Director Isabelle Trick hears from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines. On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Eri…

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Where To Find Remote Work In 2024 To Achieve Location Independence 27:20

7M ago27:20

27:20

What does it take to become truly location independent? Do you have the qualities needed to thrive working remotely? And what boring-but-important admin elements do you need to think about if you intend to work from anywhere? Find out the top countries hiring remotely today, and the various ways you could go about sustaining a location independent …

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Global Month Ahead: Davos 2024, Taiwan's presidential election, Italy’s G7 Presidency 36:56

7M ago36:56

36:56

On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Practice Director Alexander Smotrov to discuss what to expect at Davos 2024, Senior Associate Jiayu Li to discuss Taiwan's presidential election, and Senior Associate Giulia Pasquali for a lookahead at Italy’s G7 Presidency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Global Month Ahead: EU-China Summit, Egypt’s presidential election, Brazil’s G20 presidency 30:15

8M ago30:15

30:15

On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Associate Director Alessandro Gangarossa to discuss the upcoming EU-China Summit, GC MENA Director Ahmed Helal to discuss December’s presidential election in Egypt, and Senior Associate Ed King to unpack how Brazil might use its time holding the G20 presidency. Hosted on Acast.…

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Winning The Green Card Lottery And Having A Baby In The USA 47:34

9M ago47:34

47:34

I have a returning guest today - it’s Mia Stewart, who joins me to talk about winning the US Green Card Lottery. Also known as the DV Lottery, or the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. If you’ve listened to my first interview with Mia, you’ll recall that she and her husband moved from Australia to the USA a few years ago, to LA specifically, on an O…

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China’s role in climate diplomacy and the green transition: in conversation with Chengyu Fu and Peter Mandelson 1:02:12

8M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

In the lead-up to COP28 in Dubai, Global Counsel hosted a digital in-conversation between Global Counsel Chairman, Peter Mandelson, and Chengyu Fu, COP28 advisory committee member. Mr Fu has had over forty years of experience in the energy sector including as CEO of CNOOC, chairman of SINOPEC and a board member of the UN Global Compact. The discuss…

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UK Cabinet reshuffle: What should we read into David (now Lord) Cameron's appointment? 23:22

8M ago23:22

23:22

This week, Practice Director Lilah Howson-Smith, is joined by UK Director Alex Dawson, and Director Denzil Davidson to discuss the Cabinet reshuffle and specifically the appointment of Lord Cameron as Foreign Secretary. The team discusses what it tells us about Rishi Sunak's approach, how it will be received at home and abroad, and what to watch in…

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What's next for Nature: In conversation with the Environment Bank 35:49

8M ago35:49

35:49

This week, Associate Lucy Cairns is joined by Ecologist and Innovation Lead at Environment Bank Rob Wreglesworth, to unpack the focus on nature at New York Climate Week, what's happening in the UK with the Biodiversity Net Gain Legislation, and the progress on Voluntary Biodiversity Credits for a special episode of the GC podcast You can subscribe …

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Global Month Ahead: The APEC Summit, COP 28, elections in the Netherlands. 38:28

9M ago38:28

38:28

On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Senior Associate Ross Nugent, Practice Director Lorna Ritchie, and Senior Associate Alexander van der Wusten to discuss the APEC Summit, COP 28, and the elections in the Netherlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Building An Expat Career In China 52:05

9M ago52:05

52:05

Gabor Holch’s relationship with China began two decades ago, on what he thought was simply a two-year sabbatical. As an Intercultural Leadership Coach and Consultant, Gabor has worked with China-based managers at countless multinationals over the years. And he was there for what was dubbed the ‘Golden Age’ for foreign businesses in China, when load…

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The challenges and opportunities facing global businesses operating in China 43:41

10M ago43:41

43:41

In a bonus episode, Keith Zhai, Senior Adviser and former journalist reporting on the interplay of China's internal politics and its global interactions, and Stephen Adams, Senior Director, cover what companies should note in the current Xi policy environment. You can also watch the recording of this online conversation by clicking here. Hosted on …

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Global Month Ahead: UK party conference season, IMF and World Bank annual meetings, European Council Summit 38:32

10M ago38:32

38:32

On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by UK Director Alex Dawson, Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski, and Associate Olga Henkele, to discuss the UK party conference season, the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, the European Council Summit and the Polish elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Expat Careers In Denmark 34:43

11M ago34:43

34:43

How easy is it for a foreigner to find a job in Denmark, if they haven’t been fortunate enough to line up something for when they arrive? What sectors are they most likely to find work in, and what are some need-to-knows about Danish workplace culture? My guest to answer all of these questions and more is Kate Dahl, a career consultant for internat…

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Global Month Ahead: G20 Leaders’ Summit, Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address, and the IEA’s inaugural Critical Minerals Summit. 35:16

11M ago35:16

35:16

On this month’s episode of the Global Month Ahead, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Senior Associate Ed King, Europe Director Tom White, and Associate Giulia Pasquali to discuss the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address, and the IEA’s inaugural Critical Minerals Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Biodiversity Credits: Are they the key to unlocking finance for nature? 30:23

12M ago30:23

30:23

This week, Senior Associate Alice Brown is joined by Mariana Sarmiento, CEO of Terrasos and Dorothée Herr, Senior Associate at Nature Finance to unpack the growing momentum around biodiversity credits. In this episode, we discuss: What are biodiversity credits? What are the opportunities and risks for biodiversity credits to deliver increased finan…

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Moving From Malaysia To Mexico 29:56

12M ago29:56

29:56

Writer and Editor Kirsten Raccuia is known for her Sand in My Curls blog, which until recently, was all about her expat life in Malaysia. We last spoke at the height of the global pandemic, when she and her husband were closing in on a decade in Penang. Fast-forward a couple of years, and they’re in a new country, Mexico. I’m chatting with Kirsten …

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Global Month Ahead: BRICS Summit, G20 Health Ministers Meeting, and Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation Summit 33:20

12M ago33:20

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On this episode of the Global Month Ahead, we preview the BRICS Summit, G20 Health Ministers Meeting, and Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Life As An Expat Family In Taiwan 49:54

1y ago49:54

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I first spoke to Max Lee just over a year ago on the show, and he was preparing to move his young family from North America to Taiwan. It was a move abroad that they’d been planning for many years, and Max intended to focus on his music career in their new country, while his wife would be remote working for a company back in the States. One year on…

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Growing Up As A Third Culture Kid In Australia 37:42

1y ago37:42

37:42

A topic that comes up quite often in our Facebook groups is moving abroad with children. What’s the ideal age? Especially if they're going to need to learn a new language? What about the best time of year to move? And how do you make the assimilation process, from learning new cultural norms to making new friends, as smooth and enjoyable as possibl…

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Why the time is right to pay attention to India’s increasing global influence 36:52

1y ago36:52

36:52

This week on the Global Counsel Podcast, Senior Adviser Tiffany McDonald is joined by Associates Ross Nugent and Ed King to unpack India's growing significance in global trade and diplomatic relations. They unpack whether India can weather a global economic slowdown, the country's position towards the Ukraine war, and preview upcoming events that w…

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Previewing the Spanish EU Council Presidency: Energy, geopolitics, and trade 22:23

1y ago22:23

22:23

This week on the Global Counsel podcast, we turn to our Brussels office to preview the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). Join Associates Laura Casonato, Olga Henkele and Maude Bauman as they preview the politics, policy, and priorities that will shape the next six months in Brussels and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Global Month Ahead: Russia-Africa Summit, UK Mansion House Speech, and NATO Leaders Summit 37:52

1y ago37:52

37:52

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, your briefing on the biggest events to come in the month of July, hosted by Associate Director Isabelle Trick. In this episode: Associate Magnus Obermann previews the Russia-Africa Summit, amid shifting geopolitics in the continent and domestic instability in Russia. Practice Director Lilah Howson-Smith and A…

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The digital euro and wider payments policy reform: Evolution or revolution for the EU? 27:39

1y ago27:39

27:39

On June 28th, the European Commission published its long-awaited proposals on reforming the EU’s payments and open finance rules while also setting out further details on plans for a single currency package on the digital euro and the legal tender status for cash. Join Senior Practice Director Rebecca Park, Associate Director David Song, and Senior…

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From Vietnam to Canada: Nam's Journey of Relocation 23:40

1y ago23:40

23:40

In this video, we delve into the remarkable story of Nam. From Vietnam, Nam's journey takes us through the highs and lows, leading to his career as a Front-end Engineer in Canada.Nam faced numerous challenges, including limited resources and a language barrier. He found VH Academy who helped him gain confidence and boost his skills to land the job …

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How To Get A French Driver's License 28:40

1y ago28:40

28:40

When American, Samaki Dorsey Schneider moved to France permanently five years ago, the last thing the 44 year-old expected was to need to take a driving test. But that’s the reality for some expats who can’t simply exchange their existing driver’s license for a French one. Keep listening to find out why this is the case, what the testing process is…

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What the EU's new Due Diligence legislation means for investors and corporates 29:34

1y ago29:34

29:34

The European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence legislation promises far-reaching implications for European and foreign companies operating within the EU. It also represents a sizeable step towards making supply chains more environmentally and socially sustainable and transparent. Today on the podcast, Trade and Manufacturing Associate …

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Python Developer Maryia: From Poland to Canada 17:55

1y ago17:55

17:55

Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Maryia Hoshka, a talented software backend engineer from Poland, who pursued her dreams and secured a position in Canada. Discover Maryia's experiences, challenges, and triumphs as she navigated the job search process, overcame communication barriers, and embraced growth to achieve her career transf…

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Embracing Diversity & Inclusion: A Journey of #Pride With Hired VanHacker Vladimir | Success Case 15:06

1y ago15:06

15:06

In this inspiring video, we dive into the journey of Vladimir (he/him), a successful VanHacker who relocated from Brazil to Canada. As a member of the Pride community, Vladimir shares his experiences and insights on diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in general life. He highlights the differences between Brazil and Canada, emphasizing Can…

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Leonardo From Brazil & His Strategies to Land a Job in Canada With VanHack | Success Case 10:39

1y ago10:39

10:39

Meet Leonardo Moura, a talented full-stack developer from Brazil. His inspiring story showcases the power of determination as he pursued his dream job in Canada. With over six years of experience, Leonardo’s journey, from starting as a junior developer to achieving his goals in Canada, motivates developers worldwide. At VanHack, we work hard to con…

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Global Month Ahead: Elections in Spain, Shangri-La Dialogue, Summit on a New Global Financing Pact 30:42

1y ago30:42

30:42

Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, your briefing on the events that will define the month to come, hosted by Associate Director Isabelle Trick. This month: Director Ana Martínez unpacks the surprise elections in Spain and what it means for the country's upcoming EU Council presidency. Climate and Sustainability Director Lorna Ritchie previews …

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Ask Me Anything About Jobs & Career With VH CEO Ilya | A Meet Up With Nigerian Tech Professionals 46:36

1y ago46:36

46:36

This week, our CEO Ilya had a fantastic virtual meetup with talented individuals from Nigeria's tech community. The purpose of the meetup was to discuss VanHack, job opportunities, and provide a platform for sharing questions, ideas, and opinions. It was a valuable opportunity to connect with the community, foster collaboration, and address common …

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Understanding Health Insurance In The USA With Cigna Healthcare 31:56

1y ago31:56

31:56

Click here to get a quote from Cigna Healthcare for health insurance in the USA. When you're moving abroad, one of the things at the top of your to-do list should be sorting out health insurance, especially if you're moving to a country like the USA with no universal healthcare system. So, where do you even start? What's the minimum essential healt…

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What we learned about China's economic recovery on a trip to Hong Kong 27:02

1y ago27:02

27:02

A GC team has just returned from Hong Kong, where we held discussions with a series of private domestic and foreign investors about the outlook for China. Many pointed out how private investment, from both domestic and foreign sources, is declining just as China needs more of it. Geopolitics is partly to blame, but an uncertain domestic political e…

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Starting A Cohousing Community In Greece 42:00

1y ago42:00

42:00

Finding or creating a sense of community can be a real challenge when you live abroad. Greek American Pare Gerou is building hers from the ground up in the form of a cohousing community in southern Greece. So what is cohousing and just how ‘communal’ is it? What kinds of people would you be living with, and what if you don’t get along? Keep listeni…

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Global Month Ahead: Turkish elections, G7 summit, and a grain deal in Ukraine 37:32

1y ago37:32

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This month, Isabelle Trick is joined by Ed King to preview the upcoming G7 summit, Thomas Gratowski looks towards pivotal elections in Turkey, and Alexander Smotrov explains tensions over grain exports among EU nations and Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The geopolitics and economics of the UK's biggest post-Brexit trade deal 35:59

1y ago35:59

35:59

This week on the podcast, Associate Ross Nugent is joined by Senior Advisers Tiffany McDonald and Ong Kian Ming to discuss the UK's recent decision to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. The CPTPP will give access to commerce with 11 Indo-Pacific countries, but what exactly does it mean for the UK's place…

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Moving Abroad After 30 34:57

1+ y ago34:57

34:57

It’s one thing to dream about living life in another country, but it can be quite daunting to make that dream a reality. Especially if you’re, say, a little bit older than fresh out of college. Today’s guest, Cepee Tabibian, tried and failed a few times to move from the USA to her dream life in Spain. She finally succeeded at the age of 35, and for…

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President Obama's communications regulator on ChatGPT and online privacy 42:49

1+ y ago42:49

42:49

This week, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Tom Wheeler, former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and a Senior Adviser at Global Counsel. Serving under President Barack Obama, Tom was a key figure in pushing the US adoption of net neutrality and remains active in the debates driving US tech regulation. Conan and To…

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Moving To The Netherlands On The DAFT Visa 52:17

1+ y ago52:17

52:17

The Covid pandemic has been a catalyst for change for so many of us. How are you living your life differently to before the year 2020? Husband and wife, Alex and Michelle, actually had a big move abroad in mind before the global shutdown derailed their plans. Now, they’re catching up. They quit their jobs, sold most of their stuff and moved - with …

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