They had a plan, boarded the flight, arrived in Thailand… and on day one were told the apartment they had lined up was no longer available. Welcome to real expat life.In this episode of the Expat Livin Podcast, Danielle talks with Tasha Watson, who moved from Pennsylvania to Chiang Mai, Thailand with her husband, Marcus, and their six-year-old son, ready to begin their new adventure abroad. Instead, they landed in immediate chaos and had to scramble for housing in a brand-new country.Now, just three months later, they’re settling in, homeschooling, working remotely, and building routines that finally make life feel normal again.We get into:✈️ what pushed them to make the leap overseas🏠 how they handled losing their housing upon arrival💻 balancing remote work while parenting abroad📚 what homeschooling looks like in Thailand🌏 culture shock, adjustments, and early lessons learned❤️ what they wish they had known before movingIf you’re dreaming about relocating your family, becoming a digital nomad household, or starting over in Southeast Asia, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how messy, and how rewarding, the first months can be.👉 Want help planning your own move abroad? Join the Move Abroad Mentorship program where we turn big dreams into step-by-step plans.👉 https://expatlivin.com/move-abroad-mentorship🧭 Need hands-on, done-for-you help?Our Move Abroad Concierge Service is for individuals and families who want expert support with visas, housing, logistics, and planning—without the overwhelm.👉 https://expatlivin.com/move-abroad-conciergeSubscribe for real stories, practical guidance, and honest conversations about building a life overseas. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Go to www.ExpatLivin.com📍 Follow Expat Livin for real talk about life abroad:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expat_livin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expatlivin?locale=es_ESTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@expat_livinYouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinShortsWebsite: https://www.expatlivin.com