003 - US Expat - Kaitlin Wichmann

Have you ever wondered what it really be like to move to a foreign country? In this episode, I speak with Kaitlin Wichmann who did exactly that! Kaitlin was born in the US and has lived in a few different countries, and she now calls Portugal home. We talk about why she made the move, her expectations versus the realities of expat life, things she has learned along the way, and if she will ever move back home. 

If you'd like to learn more about Kaitlin and her business, you can follow her on instagram @kaitlinwichmann, her business page @workwithkaitlin, and her website is kaitlinwichmann.com

 

0:00 - Intro

1:34 - Why did you move abroad?

5:35 - Kaitlin the Freelancer

7:43 - Bali and beyond

9:32 - Lisbon 10:45 - The visa process

12:05 - The reception of the locals

15:05 - Lisbon realities vs expectations

15:52 - The language barrier

18:32 - Portuguese healthcare

20:55 - Things Kaitlin enjoys more about Portugal vs USA

22:42 - What about the downsides?

25:03 - New perspectives gained

26:27 - Perception of Americans abroad

29:51 - Things Kaitlin misses about the US

31:36 - Where will she go next?

33:06 - The Lisbon expat community

 

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