Our guest, Anita Ahiadormey, is an international travel professional who’s lived in and visited many countries around the world. In this episode, she shares her expert recommendations for scouting a location—and explains why treating your scouting trip like a vacation can steer you wrong.
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“When we move, there are real consequences to our actions and our decisions. So take your time and flesh it out as much as you can. You're not gonna know everything, but make sure the major things are covered.”
Useful Resources (links)
Anita Ahiadormey @ Fora Travel
La Casa Baatsona, Accra, Ghana
We’re Moving to Europe Substack
We’re Moving to Europe Community Pre-Launch Survey
Production Team
Host and Researcher: Casey Kelly-Barton – We’re Moving to Europe
Producer and Editor: Magdalena Laas – Unscripted Creatives
Time Stamps
01:56
Anita shares where she has lived
03:16
Anita’s travel history
05:37
More about her travel agency
06:45
Scouting trip vs. vacation
08:22
Importance of being honest about your reason for moving across borders
09:25
Practical tips when deciding to relocate — which things do you need to consider?
13:52
Cultural integration, understanding nuances, and learning the language
20:34
Stay focused on the reason for your trip — it's scouting for relocation, not a vacation. Perform typical daily tasks (e.g., transport, supermarket, safety in the neighborhood, doctors/medical centers, banking, internet, schools, etc.)
27:25
Become familiar with the difference between the healthcare system in the new country and at home
30:05
Possibly different religious beliefs — show respect
33:30
Find out about local festivals, celebrations, and customs
36:36
Summary of advice
37:59
Give thought to getting older, or what to do in case of death, and funerals
39:27
Final thoughts
Sound library
All the music was composed especially for the We’re Moving to Europe podcast by Sage Barton. Copyright 2025, Sage Barton.