Meet Zach and Anna StartAbroad relocation made easy

Meet Zach & Anna,
Serial expats and founders of StartAbroad, a relocation company created from years of moving across continents, and learning the hard way what actually makes an international move work.

From the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic to Kenya, Rwanda, an unexpected year stuck in the US during Covid, and finally relocating to Costa Rica, Zach and Anna share the real highs and lows of relocation. We talk about what changes when you move abroad without employer support, the emotional rollercoaster that comes with every relocation (no matter how experienced you are), and the mistakes expats make when relying on outdated information or the wrong advice.

In this episode, we cover the practical side of relocation: visas, housing, admin, pets, and common scams, but also the emotional side: managing expectations, adapting to a new culture, and learning to slow down in places that don’t operate like the US or Europe.

Whether you’re planning your first relocation or already in the middle of one, this conversation offers honest insights, lived experience, and grounded advice.

What We Talk About

The reality of international relocation (beyond the honeymoon phase)

Moving abroad with and without employer support

Common relocation mistakes and scams

Visas, housing, pets, and admin challenges

Cultural adaptation and managing expectations


🎧 Expat Song:
“Under the Sea” (salsa version) by Alejandro Sanz

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