The difference between thinking about and planning your move abroad

Most people spend years thinking about moving abroad. Scrolling expat forums. Watching YouTube videos. Bookmarking articles they never come back to.

But there's a massive gap between thinking and planning.

Thinking looks like:

  • "I wonder if I could afford to live in Portugal?"
  • "Maybe I should learn more about visas someday..."
  • Googling the same questions over and over, getting different answers every time

Planning looks like:

  • Standing in an actual apartment you could rent for $600/month
  • Talking face-to-face with an immigration lawyer who handles your visa type
  • Riding the metro you'd take to work, timing your real commute
  • Seeing the exact grocery prices, healthcare costs, and neighborhood vibe with your own eyes

The difference? Actually being there. Not as a tourist rushing through highlights, but living like a local for 7-14 days with locals and people who've done this move themselves.

That's what these tours are for.

🏠 2026 DISCOVERY TOURS (For Future Expats)

Spain, Portugal or Both? | 7 days in each country | May 10 - 24

Albania: Europe's Most Affordable Haven | 7 or 10 days | May 25 - May 31 or stay the full 10 days to June 3

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Discover Your Future Life Abroad in 2026

If you missed the Fall lineup, join un in the Spring. These tours are the perfect chance to step into what life abroad could really feel like. We’re bringing back the same incredible itineraries from this fall, giving you the chance to explore vibrant cities, coastal escapes, and hidden gems with a community of like-minded future expats.

P.S.Greece is our #1 most-requested destination. A Discovery Tour is launching soon with limited early bird spots. [Get on the list →]

🍂 The Celtic Spell: Ireland When October Magic Feels Real

October 2025 Getaway Trip

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Abroad Life

Ireland | Oct. 26 - Nov. 1 | Ireland 🇮🇪 Cork, Kinsale, Clonakilty

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Join 300+ Americans who've found their answer

  • "I almost bought a house in Portugal sight unseen. This tour saved me from a $180,000 mistake. Found my actual dream town 2 hours away."— Sarah M., Now living in Óbidos

  • "Six months later, I'm writing this from my apartment in Bari. Everything they showed us was exactly as advertised. No surprises."— Tom & Linda K., Moved to Italy May 2025

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    "Best $2,500 I ever spent. Would've cost me 10x that in mistakes."— Jackie R., Now in Tirana, Albania

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What You’ll Do On The Discovery Tour

  • Reality Check

    • Exact monthly costs: rent, food, healthcare, transport
    • Tour 3rentals and see how your budget lines up
    • Shop where locals shop and learn real grocery prices
    • Test public transport and calculate your actual commute costs

  • Getting Set Up

    • Open a bank account*
    • Learn to set up utilities and essentials
    • Get a local SIM card and test key apps
    • Consult visa experts
    • Meet translation experts and start document translation process

  • Becoming Local

    • Take a traditional cooking class
    • Learn basic local phrases
    • Connect with locals and find hidden gems
    • Experience real social life (not just tourist bars)
    • Enjoy 2 surprise tourist activities

Not Ready for a Full Tour Yet? Start Here:

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GIVE THE GIFT OF FREEDOM

Know someone stuck in the American rat race?

Give them the gift of possibility.

GIFT CARD OPTIONS:

$50 - Country assessment + planning resources

$200 - Give the gift of a full strategy plan for their move abroad

$1,000 - Secures their tour spot $500 - Complete tour deposit + personal strategy session

Perfect for: Retirement gifts, milestone birthdays, or that friend who won't stop talking about "someday" moving abroad.

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