5 COMMON MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE LIVING ABROAD

Are looking to relocate to a new country and you want to hear the mistakes others have made? We are two people who packed up everything and did just that. Do you have questions that you want to know before or when you arrive that you may be able to avoid? I’m here to tell you some of the mistakes we made and some that we feel you may want to know.

1. Packing too many things that you think you need, and things you did not pack but should have.

I packed so many warm clothes as we had been in Florida at our winter home before we relocated to Ecuador. I donated all the clothes that were warmer as I figured why would I need those when we are so close to the Equator. Oops, we found out that living on the coast does get cooler in our winter months. As I write it’s pouring rain and I’m in yoga pants and a sweatshirt, as it’s cooler and damp.

Brought things I thought I could not get here in Ecuador but when we arrived and got to know the area, we found out that we could purchase them locally or close to us in larger cities.

2. Not Learning or Practicing Spanish Earlier.

I had traveled to many Spanish-speaking countries prior to relocating, and looking back I wish I had known Spanish a lot better. Yes, we can use google translate apps and learn online. I feel the best way is to learn what you know you will…