The author recounts their journey towards living abroad, emphasizing the transformative impact of relocating to Spain. After years of attempts and setbacks, they successfully established themselves at age 35, quickly discovering fulfilling interests in writing and community building. They founded She Hit Refresh, empowering women over 30 to navigate international moves. The article offers practical advice for potential expatriates, highlighting important factors such as visa options, cost of living, cultural acceptance, and support networks. Spain is recommended for its welcoming atmosphere and resources available to Americans.
If you want to make starting over feel less overwhelming, look for countries that check most of these boxes: Visa options, cost of living, cultural openness, a solid expat community, and language.
Within 18 months, I launched She Hit Refresh, a resource and community helping women over 30 figure out and fast-track their moves abroad.
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