We're Moving To Europe
We're Moving To Europe
Podcast Description
A podcast for Americans who are curious and serious about relocating to a European country. For more resources and to join the conversation, find us on Substack at We're Moving to Europe.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to international relocation, cultural acclimatization, and logistical planning. Topics include effective scouting trip strategies, understanding cultural nuances, and practical tips for settling in, with episodes such as Scouting Trip Success featuring discussions on the importance of distinguishing scouting from vacationing to ensure thorough location evaluation.
If you’re an American seriously thinking about moving to Europe, this channel exists to save you the hours I spent sorting through overwhelming and outdated information before I figured it out.
I’m Casey Kelly. I moved from Texas to Portugal in 2023. My sons had already left the US, one to the Netherlands and one to Sweden. Between us, we’ve dealt with visa delays, healthcare paperwork, scouting trips that almost went sideways, and the experience of fitting into a new place.
Each video covers something you’ll need to know before you go, like which visa and residency options could work for you, healthcare as an American abroad, taxes, earning a living, moving with kids or pets, and the decisions that trip people up without good information. No hard sells. No steering you toward a specific country because someone’s paying for the referral.
When you’re ready to build your personalized pathway from the US to Europe, the free We’re Moving to Europe community has starter courses, a forum where you can ask questions, and live Q&As. Find us at skool.com/were-moving-to-europe
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I moved from a five-bedroom house on half an acre in Texas to a two-bedroom furnished apartment in Portugal. That’s an 80 percent downsize! The hardest part was standing in my house, looking at decades of stuff, and not knowing where to start.
Vivian Najib has done this three times. She’s a professional organizer who’s moved from New York to Italy, Southeast Asia, and now Portugal. In this conversation, she walks us through her Bucket System. Her framework takes the stress out of downsizing by giving every item a next destination instead of asking “keep or toss.”
We cover her buckets, learn why “I love it” is not a destination, and find out how and why to set limits before you start sorting. If your stuff is the thing standing between you and your move, this is the episode.
Work with Vivian: ftbhomeorganizing.com/moveabroad
Join the We’re Moving to Europe Community (free): skool.com/were-moving-to-europe
00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Moving Abroad
02:21 Personal Experiences with Moving and Downsizing
06:06 Understanding the Emotional Impact of Letting Go
09:24 The Bucket System for Organizing Belongings
13:15 Logistical Challenges of Moving: Fly, Ship, Store
16:50 Financial Considerations in Shipping and Storage
23:28 Setting the Foundation for Downsizing
24:13 Getting the Boat in Motion
26:09 The Simon Cowell Sweep
28:20 Making Thoughtful Decisions
32:51 Clarifying Your New Life
33:59 Approaching a Quick Move
35:49 The Not on My New Album Filter
38:44 Bringing Meaningful Items
42:10 Embracing the Adventure of Downsizing
44:14 Introduction to Moving to Europe
44:16 Practical Steps for Relocation
Music and production by @Sage Barton
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