Move Abroad

The biggest question most people have about moving abroad is how to find a European employer to sponsor them. But what if you make your own money? You do not need anyone to sponsor you. You just figure out the visa that fits your situation, apply for it, and move. If you have ever thought I would move to Europe tomorrow if I could just figure out how to make money there, this episode is for you. Here is what we are covering: The difference between a freelancer, contractor, self-employed professional, and online business owner and why it matters for your visa The 3 main visa routes for independent workers including digital nomad visas, freelance visas, and entrepreneur visas A country by country breakdown of the best European options including Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Malta, and France What to do if your American company lets you work remotely and whether that is actually enough to move legally The biggest pros and cons of moving to Europe as a freelancer or business owner A 10 step framework for exactly what to do if you are starting from scratch You do not have to wait for a European employer to sponsor you. If you already make your own money, you might be closer to moving abroad than you think. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

Have you ever thought about moving abroad and then immediately started talking yourself out of it? Maybe you picture yourself living in Italy, spending your mornings at a cafe, or moving to Spain with the beach just a short walk away. And then the questions start. What if I hate it? What if I miss my family? What if I move and realize America actually has it better? There is some truth to that. But I think we have taken that phrase way too far. Because sometimes the grass is not greener. Sometimes it is just different. And you will not know which one it is until you actually look. Here is what we are talking about in this episode: Why the grass is always greener mindset is one of the biggest things keeping people from moving abroad Why comparing your current reality to your imagined life abroad is not a fair comparison and what to do instead Why every life has trade-offs and what that actually means for your decision What greener really means and the questions worth asking yourself before you go Why you do not have to prove that Europe is better than America to make this decision The difference between fear and intuition and why it matters more than you think The real cost of not moving and the question most people never ask themselves Why moving abroad does not have to mean leaving America forever Are the reasons you are not moving actually reasons you do not want to go? Or are they reasons you are afraid to go? Because those are two very different things. The grass is not always greener. But sometimes the grass you have been standing on just is not the grass you want anymore. And that is okay. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

When most Americans think about moving to Europe, they assume they need to find a European job and convince an employer to sponsor them. But what if you already have enough money to support yourself? In this episode I am breaking down everything you need to know about passive income and retirement visas for Europe in 2026. Here is what we are covering: What actually counts as passive income for immigration purposes and what does not A country by country breakdown of the best European options including Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Croatia, and Malta The minimum income requirements for each country ranked from lowest to highest What to do if your income is mostly savings rather than a monthly amount The critical difference between a passive income visa and a digital nomad visa What documents you will typically need to apply Why healthcare and taxes are the two things most people completely overlook The 8 biggest mistakes people make with these visas 5 questions to ask yourself before choosing a country And the big question I want to leave you with today is this. Instead of asking how can I make enough money to move abroad, ask yourself could the money I have already built be enough to give me a life abroad? You might be surprised by the answer. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

One of the biggest things I hear from Americans who want to move abroad is this: I would love to move to Europe but I cannot afford to take a huge pay cut. And honestly? They are not completely wrong. If you move from New York to Portugal and take a local job, you are probably not going to make your New York salary. But that is not the only way to build a career in Europe. And today we are busting that myth wide open. In this episode I am walking you through six concrete strategies for moving to Europe without sacrificing your income. Here is what we are covering: How to keep your US salary while living in Europe and why this should be your first question before anything else How working for a multinational company could be one of the most overlooked pathways to moving abroad Which European industries and countries actually pay competitive and sometimes exceptional salaries Why you should never confuse salary with purchasing power and how that changes everything How to make money from American clients while living in a more affordable European city Which countries to target depending on whether your priority is maximum salary, US company opportunities, or lower cost of living with foreign income You do not necessarily have to choose between making good money and living in Europe. You just have to think differently about where your income is coming from. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

There is one question I get that has nothing to do with visas, money, or jobs. It is this: what about my parents? Maybe you have been dreaming about living in Europe for years. But your parents are getting older and that one thought keeps stopping you. What if something happens? What if they need me? Am I being selfish for leaving? If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Here is what we are covering: The difference between feeling guilty about leaving and your parents actually needing you — they are not the same thing How to have an honest conversation with your parents before you make any announcements How to create a practical emergency plan that reduces anxiety for everyone Why thinking about the middle years completely changes how you see this decision Why you do not have to choose your entire life today I will also leave you with one question that might completely change how you see all of this. If your parents were guaranteed to be completely okay while you lived abroad, would you go? 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

Most people start their research by obsessing over visas and which country is the easiest to move to. In reality though, there is one question that determines almost everything else. How are you going to earn money? Answer that first and the right visa and the right country follow a lot more naturally from there. In this episode I am walking you through the four easiest and fastest ways Americans are successfully moving to Europe while earning an income. Here is what we are covering: Why most people are asking the wrong question when they start planning a move to Europe Option 1: How to keep your US income and move on a digital nomad visa Option 2: How to get sponsored by a European employer and which industries make it most accessible Option 3: How freelancing and building an online business can get you there with more flexibility Option 4: The best options for new grads including teaching English, getting a master's degree abroad, and internships A simple breakdown of which option is the right fit based on where you are in your career right now Exactly what I would do if I were starting from scratch and wanted to move to Europe as fast as possible There is no single right way to move to Europe. The best path depends entirely on where your income is going to come from. Solve that one question and the rest becomes so much more manageable. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

Most people spend months or even years planning how to move abroad. They research visas, jobs, apartments, and flights. But almost nobody talks about what happens after you actually arrive. In this episode I am walking you through the honest emotional timeline of moving abroad so you know what to expect and do not mistake a completely normal stage of adjustment for a sign that you made the wrong decision. Here is what we are covering: Month one: why everything feels like an adventure and why that is actually exhausting in ways you do not expect Six months in: why the honeymoon wears off and what that stage actually means One year in: when life finally starts to feel normal and you stop figuring everything out Five years in: the surprising ways living abroad changes who you are as a person What surprised me most at each stage including what I never saw coming The three things that matter most if you want to set yourself up for a successful life abroad Moving abroad is not one single decision. It is a series of adjustments. And every stage brings its own challenges and its own rewards. If you are struggling right now it does not mean you made the wrong choice. It just means you are in the middle of the process. Which stage are you in right now? Send me an email at hello@jordangiberson.com and let me know. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

If I woke up tomorrow as my 23-year-old self, knowing everything I know now, would I still move abroad? It is one of the biggest questions I ask myself from time to time. And today I am answering it honestly. This episode is a little different. There is no step-by-step guide or checklist. Instead, I am getting personal about what it has actually been like to build a life abroad, what I would do exactly the same, what I would change, and what surprised me in ways I never expected. Here is what we are covering: The biggest wins that made moving abroad one of the best decisions I have ever made The things that genuinely surprised me that nobody warned me about What I would do differently if I could start over Whether I would still choose London or whether another city might have been a better fit The hardest question of all — would I still leave America? What I would tell my 23-year-old self before she got on that plane And at the end of it all I am coming back to the big question. Would I move abroad again? If moving abroad is not a perfect life, but it is a bigger life, a more adventurous life, and a life that helped me grow into someone I never would have become otherwise then what is your answer? Here is the question I want to leave you with. 5 years from now, which decision are you more likely to regret? Trying it? Or always wondering what would have happened if you had? I would love to hear from you. Send me an email at hello@jordangiberson.com and tell me where you are at in your own journey. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

One of the biggest myths about moving abroad is that friendships will happen naturally once you arrive. In reality, making friends abroad as an adult in a brand new country is one of the hardest parts of the move. And almost nobody plans for it. In this episode I am sharing my best tips for intentionally building a community abroad so your new country actually starts to feel like home. Here is what we are covering: Why community matters more than most people realize and why it often determines whether someone stays abroad or moves back home Why feeling lonely at first does not mean you made the wrong decision The simple rule that completely changed how I approached making friends abroad How to find your people through shared interests and consistent routines Whether to focus on local friends or other expats and why the answer is both The best apps and platforms for making real in-person connections abroad Why becoming a regular somewhere is one of the most underrated strategies for building community How to be the one who makes the first move even when it feels uncomfortable Making friends abroad is not about becoming best friends with everyone you meet. It is about consistently putting yourself in situations where connection can happen. And over time your new city will start to feel less like a destination and more like home because of the people you meet along the way. If you know someone who is worried about feeling lonely after moving abroad, send them this episode. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

Everyone dreams about moving abroad. The cafes, the walkable streets, the slower pace of life. But then comes one of the biggest reality checks nobody talks about — finding somewhere to live. Imagine trying to sign a lease in a country where you have no local credit history, no references, and no idea how the rental system works. Finding housing abroad is one of the most underestimated parts of the move. And today I am getting into the honest truth of what it actually looks like. Here is what we are covering: Why housing abroad is different from what most Americans expect The two-phase approach that makes finding a home so much less stressful What renting actually looks like in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Portugal The most common housing mistakes people make and how to avoid them Why your priorities will probably shift once you actually get there The emotional side of housing abroad that nobody really prepares you for Your first apartment does not have to be your forever home. It just has to be your starting point. Still figuring out which European city is the right fit before you even start thinking about housing? Take the free quiz below. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

The internet is full of information about moving abroad. Some of it is true. Some of it was true ten years ago. Some of it depends on the country. And some of it is completely made up. In this episode, I am busting 30 of the biggest myths Americans believe about moving abroad and living in Europe. And some of these might surprise you. Here is what we are covering: Do you really need to speak the language before you move? Do you need $50,000 saved before you go? Is Europe actually cheaper than America? Does moving abroad solve all your problems? Is it too late to move in your 30s, 40s, or 50s? Will you lose all your friends back home? Is getting a visa actually impossible? Will you regret it? Plus rapid fire myth busting on everything from European bureaucracy to dating abroad to whether you will actually travel every single weekend. Here is what I know after almost seven years of living in London. I have never once met somebody who said they regretted moving abroad. Not one person. The biggest myth of all might be that there is one right way to do this. There is not. The goal is not to find the perfect plan. It is to build the life you have been dreaming about. Grab the free guide, the 5 Exact Steps to Move Abroad, at jordangiberson.com/guide 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

Most people choose a country before they understand what kind of life they actually want. They fall in love with a destination and try to force their life into it. But moving abroad is not a vacation. It is real life. And the country that makes the best vacation destination is not always the country that makes the best home. In this episode, I am walking through the wrong way to choose a country abroad and the questions you should be asking instead. Here is what we are covering: Why your vacation experience is not the best way to choose a country to live in How to test drive a city abroad before you commit Why social media is lying to you about what life abroad actually looks like The difference between asking where should I move and what kind of life do I want Why visa reality needs to be part of your decision from the start A simple framework for actually choosing the right country for you If you have been going down the research rabbit hole for months, this episode will help you stop spinning and start choosing with clarity. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

One of the biggest fears people have about moving abroad is not the visas or the job search. It is leaving behind the people they love. What if I lose touch with my friends? What if I miss my family too much? Will my relationships even survive the distance? In this episode, I am getting honest about what actually happens to your friendships and family relationships after you move abroad. And some of it might genuinely surprise you. Here is what we are covering: The relationships that actually get stronger after you move abroad The relationships that might naturally fade and why that is okay Practical ways to stay connected no matter the distance What nobody tells you about relationships abroad that completely changes how you see it The better question to ask yourself is not will my relationships survive. It is whether you are willing to accept that change in exchange for the life you want to create. If fear of leaving people behind has been holding you back from taking the leap, this episode will encourage you, challenge you and give you a completely new way of looking at it. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

If moving abroad is so amazing, why do some people move overseas, love it, and never come back, while others return home within a year or two? You probably know both stories. The person who says moving abroad was the best decision they ever made. And the person who says, "It was good, but I'm ready to be home." So what is the real difference between those two people? And which one will be you? In this episode, I am getting honest about what actually determines whether you will thrive abroad or eventually decide to move back home. And spoiler, it has very little to do with where you move and everything to do with why you move. Here is what we are covering: The biggest mistake people make before moving abroad and why it sets them up for disappointment The three real reasons why some people absolutely love living abroad and never look back The three honest reasons why some people end up moving back home after a year or two The most important questions to ask yourself before you make the move The five traits that the people who thrive abroad almost always have in common The truth is, moving back home is not failure. Neither is staying forever. The real failure is never giving yourself the chance to find out. Whether you are still dreaming about moving abroad or you are already living it and wondering if you made the right call, this episode will give you a lot to think about. 🔗 Ready to take your first step? Grab the free guide, the 5 Exact Steps to Move Abroad, at jordangiberson.com/guide 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

Have you ever felt like you missed your chance to move abroad? Maybe you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, and you've started telling yourself that international living is something you were supposed to do years ago. A gap year. A study abroad program. A backpacking trip after college. But what if that's not true? In this episode, you'll learn: • Why moving abroad is a lifestyle decision, not an age-based decision • Where the "I'm too old to move abroad" belief comes from • The advantages of moving abroad later in life, including greater financial stability and career opportunities • Why confidence and self-awareness can make international living easier If you've ever wondered whether you're too old to start a new chapter abroad, this episode is for you. Because the question isn't: "Am I too old to move abroad?" The question is: "Is this still something I want?" And if the answer is yes, your age may be far less important than you think. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

Everyone talks about the dream of moving abroad, but nobody talks about what happens years later , when it stops feeling new and starts feeling like real life. In this episode, I get real about what living in London for nearly seven years has actually felt like - the good, the messy, and the surprisingly beautiful. In this episode, I'm covering: The difference between your first year abroad vs. year five How living abroad genuinely changes who you are as a person The honest downsides nobody really talks about — missing birthdays, weddings, and holidays back home Why I feel a deep sense of peace and freedom after getting my UK permanent residency The question every expat eventually faces: "Will you stay forever?" Why you don't have to have it all figured out before you go My biggest takeaway: "Life can be built in more than one place, and life can be built more than once." Whether you're just starting to dream about moving abroad or you're already living it, this episode will encourage you, ground you, and remind you that it's good on the other side. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

One of the most unexpected things moving abroad teaches you is how much your standards for life can change. Not in a spoiled way, but in a "wow, I didn't realize life could feel like this" kind of way. And once that shift happens, it's hard to unsee it. In this episode, I break down what "standards" actually means in this context. This is not about luxury or upgrading your lifestyle. It's about what you start seeing as normal, healthy, enjoyable, and possible, including things like work-life balance, walkability, pace of life, travel access, community, and stress levels. In this episode, you'll hear about: How walkable cities and car-free daily life can make your routine feel more human and less rushed Why burnout is not actually inevitable and what a healthier work-life balance looks like abroad The beauty of slower, more intentional living including café culture, long dinners, and a life that isn't built around hustle How travel stops feeling like an escape and starts feeling like a natural part of everyday life Why living among things built with character and beauty quietly improves your well-being How experiencing different healthcare and safety net structures changes your baseline sense of security I also keep it real with an important nuance. Living abroad is not perfect. Every country comes with trade-offs, loneliness, bureaucracy, and distance from the people you love. But experiencing another way of life changes your perspective forever. The biggest takeaway? Sometimes moving abroad does not just change where you live. It changes what you believe is possible for your life. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

Do you think you need to be exceptional to get hired abroad? Think again. The truth is, companies aren't rejecting international candidates because they don't like foreigners. They're rejecting uncertainty. And once you understand that, the whole game changes. In this episode, Jordan gets brutally honest and tactical about what it actually takes to land a job offer in another country. She applied to 200 jobs over six months with nothing to show for it — then flipped her strategy and walked away with four job offers, every single one with visa sponsorship. This episode is your playbook. You'll learn: Why your US resume is making you look "complicated" before you even get a callback The "already moving" technique that flips the hiring manager's mindset instantly The bridge job strategy — the underrated move Jordan used herself to get her foot in the door in London Why small companies may hire you faster than big global brands How to network before you apply (and why it changes everything) Which countries are actively looking for your exact skill set How your American background can become your biggest competitive advantage abroad Whether you're just starting to explore moving abroad or you've been applying for months with no results, this episode will help you strategize your international job search. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

A lot of Americans romanticize moving to London… until they actually start researching the visa process and try to get job sponsorship. Then suddenly it feels impossible. Visa rules keep changing. Companies seem hesitant to sponsor international applicants. And headlines make it sound like the UK is shutting its doors. So is moving to London still realistic for Americans in 2026? In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about what it actually takes to move to London right now, the biggest visa changes happening in the UK, and the real pathways Americans are still using to make it happen. We cover: Why London feels so competitive right now The reality of UK visa sponsorship Skilled Worker visas explained Internal company transfers and multinational companies Student visas and graduate visa pathways The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa Global Talent visas and entrepreneur routes Why “harder” does not mean “impossible” The mindset shift people need if they truly want to move abroad The truth is: moving to London is absolutely still possible—but the people who succeed are usually the ones who stop treating it like a fantasy and start treating it like a real long-term goal with strategy behind it. If moving abroad is something you constantly think about, this episode will help you understand what the process actually looks like today—and how to decide which path might make the most sense for you. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson

Living in Europe isn’t perfect—but it can make everyday life feel easier in ways most Americans don’t expect. In this episode, we break down how moving abroad can reduce financial stress, improve work-life balance, and create a lifestyle that feels more sustainable long term. From healthcare and cost of living to burnout, community, and overall quality of life, we walk through the real differences—and why they matter. What You’ll Learn: How moving to Europe can reduce financial stress The difference in work-life balance and burnout culture Why healthcare, safety, and daily life feel easier How community and lifestyle impact your overall wellbeing Moving abroad isn’t a perfect solution—but it can remove a lot of the pressure that comes with life in the U.S. If you’ve been thinking about making a change, this episode will help you see what’s actually possible. 👉 Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide : 5 exact steps to move abroad Website: jordangiberson.com Instagram: @jordan.giberson