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Moving Abroad Stories

A collection of moving abroad stories about starting over, and the little moments that make somewhere feel like home.

Moving abroad stories: If I Could Move Abroad Again

Story 1

If I Could Move Abroad Again…

What I'd tell my younger self about courage and moving abroad.

Moving abroad stories: The Day Lisbon Felt Like Home

Story 2

The Day Lisbon Felt Like Home

Little moments when Lisbon became familiar and felt like home.

Moving abroad stories: The Hardest Goodbye, leaving home.

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The Hardest Goodbye

Missing loved ones while pursuing a new life in a foreign country.

Woman overlooking Lisbon city for moving abroad stories

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Why I Left

Moving toward growth, rather than away from home.

Moving abroad stories: Woman in Lisbon with a suitcase

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The Suitcase I Almost Didn't Pack

Courage despite fear of leaving behind a familiar life.

Learning to Eat Dinner Alone moving abroad stories

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Learning to Eat Dinner Alone

Solitude and independence in a new city.

Moving abroad stories: Lisbon walk that felt like home

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My Favorite Walk

Familiar Lisbon streets and the feeling of belonging.

Woman overlooks Lisbon at sunset, moving abroad stories.

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The Loneliest Afternoon

Loneliness alongside gratitude for the little moments.

Woman in Lisbon watching a tram for moving abroad stories.

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What I Miss Most

People and routines left behind in a new country.

Moving abroad stories: What I Don't Miss banner

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What I Don't Miss

Letting go of rushing and constant productivity.

Moving abroad stories: The Cafe That Changed My Life

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The Café That Changed My Life

Comfort and belonging over a chai latte in a Lisbon café.

Woman overlooks city park at sunset, moving abroad stories.

story 12

The Park That Changed Everything

Peace in a forest outside Lisbon.

Moving abroad stories: Woman and dog overlooking Sintra.

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The Neighborhood That Surprised Me

From disliking Sintra traffic to loving magical forests and hiking trails.

Next Story Coming Sunday

Stories from Somewhere: Moving abroad stories about home.
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