Moving Abroad Alone: My Solo Adventure
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
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Are you considering moving abroad alone? In this video, I share my personal story of moving to a new country alone. From my challenges to my incredible experiences, I open up about the ups and downs of embarking on such a journey solo. Whether you're thinking about taking the leap or just curious about what it's like to move abroad alone, this video will provide insight and inspiration. Join me as I recount my adventure of moving abroad alone and the valuable lessons I learned.
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I relocated to the Philippines alone in 2018 at the age of 55. I was not financially well off or anything then, I just realized “despite working my entire life,” I wasn’t ever getting ahead. In short, I was fed up trying to get ahead and simply wanted to move somewhere a lot more affordable so I would be able to retire comfortably there at 62.
I’m always thinking and planning way ahead, so it’s not a big surprise that I did what I did when I did it.
The biggest thing that was standing in my way back then was fear. I have a saying though that helps me get past my fears. It’s: Fear is a caution sign, not a stop sign. I am rather fearless in that I’m not the type to let my fears stop me.
I’m 61 now, super comfy here and coasting through life in the Philippines, looking forward to retirement income to start at the end of this year which will greatly improve my quality of life.
My move here in 2018 wasn’t a flawless relocation, I did make some serious mistakes. The biggest one being not first (before moving) securing an online job (preferably with a company outside my home and destination countries (for tax advantages)). Not being financially independent, I wasn’t going to be able to survive without income. It’s important for one to smartly plan ahead and be able to meet their financial needs especially if planning to live overseas. I eventually found work working for a Chinese company via online.
Another mistake I made was not to do much research concerning the various laws regarding permanent residency. Luckily, that wasn’t a problem here, as the Philippines is an easy place to live permanently on a simple tourist visa. There are no ridiculous hoops to jump through or unreasonable restrictions, like there ARE in most all other countries.
Indeed, the cultural differences of a foreign country can be off putting and difficult to adapt to, especially if living within the general population, which I do. Once I finished adapting to everything here, which took about a year, I had to weigh the entire experience of living here with living in my home country to determine which one was in fact the better choice. I also realized that it didn’t make much sense to pinpoint and complain about something I didn’t like here when I could be complaining about a long list of things back home. There is always going to be a trade off, and I feel - all things considered - I made a really good decision by moving here. It is the best country for me and my individual situation.
Living here is ten times better than living in my home country. Not to mention ten times cheaper.
I agree with you about researching and trying out a potential new country first before moving there. It’s SO important. The biggest reason being, we are all different and like and hate different things. As for moving to the Philippines, I visited here 5 times before moving and had a fairly good idea of what to expect.
After living here a few years, I seriously considered moving to Phnom Penh Cambodia, as there were so many wonderful RUclips videos and information about it online. But on my first day there, I was so turned off by everything I was seeing and experiencing, I immediately booked a flight back to the Philippines.
Was there something wrong with Phnom Penh? Maybe, maybe not, all I can say for sure is that the shoe didn’t fit. And I had no way of knowing that until I went there and tried the shoe on.
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That's very inspiring! Your courage and foresight in moving to the Philippines despite fear is commendable. It's wonderful to hear that you're comfortable and looking forward to an improved quality of life in your retirement. Wishing you continued happiness and fulfillment!🌻
@@evaellenjoan thank you. Likewise.
I moved to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt because of the same reasons, albeit in Dnngkand, where the winters are long, dark and depressing!
Sharm El Sheikh, sound fantastic! Lots of diving going on there 💦. Yep, escaping the long dark winters is a good choice 💥
Thank you for sharing your amazing journey! I am glad you have found your 'happy place'. Cannot wait to watch more inspiration videos. 😻
Hi Mwong, thank you so much for your kind words and support! 😊 I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the journey shared in the video. Stay tuned for more inspiration-I look forward to sharing more with you! 💙
I have two big dogs, one of which doesn't want me to leave the house at all, so exploring other countries is difficult. We go on road trips together 😊.
Absolutely, Patricia! It sounds like you've found a lovely balance with your dogs. Taking road trips together must provide some great adventures. How do your dogs typically enjoy the travel experience?
My rescue dog and rescue cat have always come with me in the van and they love(d) it. Baloo the rescue cat is no longer with us so now it's just Jack the dog and me on trips 🌻
Great to hear about your journey! I plan to retire in Greece in about 10 years! Can't wait to see more of your videos and I am glad you found a place where you feel so at home!
Sounds great and welcome to my channel Misty 🌻 Thank you for your support. Make sure to not wait too long, you only live once 💙
Yes, Yes,Yes!! At last a REAL Mover that actually live the real life of asingel Person. Thank You!!
I'm glad you found the video relatable! It's important to share real experiences, and I'm happy it resonated with you. Thanks for your enthusiasm and support Lexi! 🍀
Thank you for this video Eva. So informative and inspirational. Indeed, stepping out of our comfort zone is the first step.
At the present time, I am working on moving provinces. I am in Quebec and will be moving to Ontario this Autumn. Once settled in there, I will see from there. Financially, I have things to tend to. Once I have more freedom financially, and have my goals decided, I will take another step. 🙏
Thank you, Roberta! 🌻 Moving provinces is a big step, and I'm glad you found the video informative and inspirational. It sounds like you have a solid plan in place for your move to Ontario this Autumn. Taking it step by step, focusing on your financial priorities, and then setting your goals sounds like a great approach. Wishing you all the best with your move and future endeavors! 🙏
@@evaellenjoan Thank you 🙏
I am very sorry for Your Loss of your Husband. I am Very happy that you found Your place.
Thank you for your kind words and support. Your sympathy means a lot to me. I'm also grateful to have found a place where I feel comfortable and at peace. 🌻
Hey Eva, je zou 'motivational speaker' moeten worden...waw! Ik voel op dit moment hetzelfde als jij beschreef toen je nog in België woonde...de winterdepressie en weinig zon die we hier hebben...bah! Ik kijk dus ook al een tijdje uit naar Spanje...en in m'n hoofd nog 4j te wachten tot mijn pensioen...maar je hebt gelijk natuurlijk...doe het nu! Maar, wat met werk dan? En ja...wie weet geraak ik niet tot aan m'n pensioen, allemaal mogelijk...😣
Hey Conchita, 🌻
Wat een mooie complimenten, dank je! Ik begrijp helemaal wat je bedoelt over de winterdepressie en het gebrek aan zon in België-het kan echt zwaar zijn. Het vooruitzicht van Spanje klinkt heerlijk!
Het kan inderdaad een uitdaging zijn om nu al de overstap te maken, vooral met werk en andere verplichtingen. Misschien kun je kijken naar mogelijkheden om je plannen stap voor stap te realiseren, zoals een langere vakantie of tijdelijke verhuizing om te zien hoe het bevalt. En je hebt gelijk: het leven is onzeker en het is belangrijk om te genieten van het moment en je dromen na te jagen.
Ik wens je veel succes en hoop dat je binnenkort kunt genieten van de zon en de rust in Spanje! 🌞
Love your story 🎉
Thank you Ruby Browning 🌻 That is very kind of you 💙
What a wonderful story! So nice to hear that you have found the place of your dreams.
I'm getting everything ready to leave in a couple of weeks, as soon as my little camper van is ready. Next winter my dog and I'll be in Spain...
Hey Amelu, that's fantastic. 😍 Connect with me when you are near Alicante and we can meet up. I also have a campervan and travel to events with my dog. The best of 2 worlds 🌻
@@evaellenjoanI will! Looking forward to meeting you! 😊
@@amelu_amelu Awesome, looking forward to it 😉
I am doing that right now, from Sweden to...maybe Spain
That's awesome @vanilla_vanancie. Let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to answer them 💙
@@evaellenjoan Thank you, but because I am Already an European (Swedish) so life here is easier to Me 😁
@@vanilla_vanancie Absolutely, we are blessed to be able to move in the EU a lot easier than it is for others from outside the EU 💥
Subscribed, Lexi J
Thank you Lexi 🌞
✏ Let me know in the comments if you have moved abroad or if you would like to. What is stopping you?.
Ik heb afgelopen winter 6 maanden rondgetoerd in Spanje, ook 3 maanden Santa Pola. Ik heb besloten om geen enkele winter nog in Belgie te blijven. Vanaf october ben ik terug in Spanje en ga ik op zoek naar een stukje offgrid land waar ik kan verblijven in alle rust en stilte.
@@thespirit-of-life Wat een geweldige beslissing om de winters in Spanje door te brengen! Het klinkt alsof je echt geniet van de rust en stilte die Spanje te bieden heeft. Off-grid leven kan een prachtige manier zijn om volledig tot rust te komen en jezelf te herbronnen. Ik wens je veel succes met je zoektocht naar een geschikt stuk land en een prachtige tijd in Spanje vanaf oktober!
It's a dream of mine to move to Spain 😊
That's fantastic @BarbJohnson, what is holding you back? 🌻
I am making the move to Slovenia soon ....new adventures ahead 😊
Yes, but it does actually get quite cold in winter in Spain too and many properties have poor insulation and little or no heating so it´s important to be aware of that.
Hi LaChica, thank you for sharing that insight! In my area, winters aren't quite cold, and I made sure to build my house with thick 30 cm thermo block walls that keep out the cold in winter and the heat in summer. It's been a great decision to maintain comfort throughout the year! 💥
@@evaellenjoan That was very smart of you. I lived in Mallorca for six years and also visited Alicante a couple of times last year. If you have a modern and well-constructed property with proper insulation, then you´re okay, but unfortunately, many older properties (and even some new ones) in Spain are cheap constructions that have little or no insulation. In addition, electricity is not cheap in Spain and in such properties, the heat just does not stay in, no matter how much you turn it up. It´s only in recent years that construction companies are having to meet EU regulations for construction of new apartments etc. Also, it is good if you have airconditioning as well as heating installed. I rented an apartment in Alicante in March last year and when we arrived, it was absolutely freezing as the heating had been kept off and it took a good six hours to warm up. Also, the rooms that did not have heaters stayed cold. It may come as a surprise to many, but in Mallorca, every year, people literally sit in their flats with heavy blankets around them that they keep wearing as they move from room to room as it is that cold. Many people end up in hospital due to pneumonia. These are things people who come to the island on vacation in summer cannot imagine. It´s all due to the poor constructions and the fact that in winter, the temperature indoors can be 5 degrees lower than outdoors! The flats become like fridges and there is very high humidty as well, to the point that you can see condensation dripping from internal walls and cupboards. This starts in November and goes on into March. December and January, there can be big storms, and again, due to the poor constructions, there are often gaps around windows, in ceilings, below sliding doors to patio/balcony/terrace and water comes in! Then you get black mold growing indoors. It might sound impossible, but unfortunately, all of this is true.
@@LaChicaconSuerte-1111Thank you for sharing your insights. It's eye-opening to hear about your challenges of living in Spain, especially regarding the issues with older properties lacking proper insulation. Your experience highlights the importance of modern construction standards and the impact on comfort during colder months.
I do not have airconditioning nor central heating in the house, I only have a wood stove and a small gas stove. The doors of my house are always open for the rescue animals, so 😅. And yes, I build my house my way with big thermo blocks.