Moving abroad sounds glamorous, but behind the Instagram reels and dream-home photos, there’s a very real side that often goes untold. In this episode, I’m joined by Stacy Ennis, bestselling author, book coach, and host of the Beyond Better podcast, who has lived in four countries outside the U.S.—the Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Thailand, and now Portugal. Stacy gets brutally honest about international relocation: the visa headaches, unexpected cultural adjustments, health scares, and what it takes to build a thriving career and family life overseas. We also talk about how she built a location-independent business as a writer and book coach, the lessons learned from each move, and why it’s okay to change course when a country—or season of life—no longer fits. If you’ve ever dreamed about moving abroad but wondered whether you’re cut out for it, this conversation will give you both the inspiration and the reality check you need. In This Episode: Stacy’s journey from Idaho to Portugal (and everywhere in between) The hardest parts of moving abroad no one talks about How to avoid rookie mistakes when relocating Raising kids in a different culture and education system Building a career you can take anywhere Why “it’s normal” to make big life changes Connect with Stacy: Website: stacyennis.com Instagram: @stacyennis Beyond Better Podcast: https://stacyennis.com/category/podcast/ Episode Sponsor: Moneycorp Moving abroad is exciting—but transferring your money internationally doesn’t have to be stressful. For over 40 years, Moneycorp has been helping expats, property buyers, and retirees move their money across borders with ease and at better rates than most banks. What makes them stand out is the human touch—you get a dedicated representative who’ll walk you through the process, help you time your transfers smartly, and save you money along the way. Opening an account is free, quick, and easy. Try it today: https://register.moneycorp.com/?rp=0021750309 ABOUT ARMCHAIR EXPAT Armchair Expat is hosted by Shannon Acton, founder and Chief Bargain Hunter of Bargain Homes Abroad Follow on Instagram @bargainhomesabroad Visit our Website: https://www.bargainhomesabroad.co Subscribe to our E-Mail Digest: https://www.bargainhomesabroad.co/subscribe VIP Access: https://www.bargainhomesabroad.co/membership If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. It helps us reach more future expats and keep these stories coming. If you're interested in sponsoring or partnering with Armchair Expat, please reach out to Shannon at the following email: info AT bargain-homes DOT com

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