🌍 Your Move, Your Rules: What to Know Before Picking a Country to Move Abroad To ✈️

So you’ve decided you’re ready to leave the U.S.—but now comes the big question: Where should you go? Picking the right country to move abroad to is one of the most exciting and overwhelming decisions you’ll ever make. With so many options—Colombia, Mexico, Panama, South Africa, Portugal, Ghana, Thailand—how do you actually know what’s best for YOU?

In this episode of Black Expat Life Abroad, RJ Mood breaks it all down with real, uncut advice for African Americans and other expats ready to design life on their own terms. Because when it comes to moving abroad, the truth is: your move, your rules.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Conversation:

• How to identify what really matters to you when choosing a destination.

• Why copying someone else’s move abroad story is the fastest way to disappointment.

• The key questions you must ask before committing to a new country: safety, healthcare, visas, culture, cost of living, and community.

• How to research neighborhoods, schools, job opportunities, and day-to-day life before making the leap.

• What African American expats should know about safety, racism, and community abroad.

• How relocation tours (like the ones we host in Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and South Africa) give you a firsthand look at whether a place is right for you.

• The importance of aligning your move with your values: Do you crave peace? Adventure? Financial freedom? Better healthcare? A place to raise a family?

🔥 The Big Truth:
There’s no “one-size-fits-all” expat life. The country that feels like paradise to someone else might not work for you at all. Choosing your new home is about being intentional, asking the right questions, and remembering that this is your journey, your rules.

💬 RJ Mood’s Take:
As a Black expat thriving in Medellín, Colombia, RJ shares the highs, lows, and lessons from his own journey—along with what he’s learned from helping others start theirs. His perspective is all about cutting through the fantasy and helping you see the real picture so you can make the best choice for YOU.

🛠️ Resources & Next Steps:
If you’re ready to move abroad but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered.

👉 moodtravelcolombia.com – Free relocation guides, expert resources, and relocation tours in Medellín + Cartagena.
👉 moodtravelabroad.com – (Coming soon!) Resources for Mexico, Panama, South Africa, and more destinations to make your move abroad easier.

📌 CALL TO ACTION:
Don’t just dream about moving abroad—prepare for it. Save yourself time, money, and stress by learning what really matters before you pick your destination.

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🎥 About This Channel:
Black Expat Life Abroad is your guide to thriving overseas. From visas and housing to culture, family, finances, and community—we bring you the resources and real stories you need to take control of your future.

✨ It’s your move, your rules. Don’t let fear—or someone else’s journey—decide your future.