What really happens when you land in a new country with 4 kids, 13 bags, a dog in a crate… and absolutely no idea what’s coming next? In this episode of the Expat Livin podcast, we rewind to our very first 24 hours in Spain — from travel meltdowns and a missing child at the airport to picking up our dog off a luggage belt and finally tasting our first Spanish meal.🎯 Whether you’re seriously planning your move abroad or just dreaming of it, this honest, funny, and slightly chaotic episode will give you a real look at what it’s like to make the leap.

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⏱️ Timestamps (Top 8 Moments):

00:00 – Welcome & what this episode is really about

01:13 – Chaos begins: 13 bags, a dog, and 4 kids at the airport

03:43 – We LOST our child during the layover 😱

04:55 – The dog came out on the luggage belt!?

06:22 – Danielle locked out of the airport with no phone service

08:47 – Our relocation helper saves the day

10:42 – First Spanish meal & learning about siesta the hard way

13:19 – What we wish we had done differently

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