Let’s face it, moving isn’t a simple task period. Making the decision to move to another street in your neighborhood can be downright draining. Now imagine the amount of planning, coordination, and mental preparation it would take when you decide to move to a foreign country – it’s not for the faint of heart trust me I know firsthand.

If you’re an avid reader of the travel stories shared on TravelNoire.com by the expats who planted themselves in other parts of the world, I assure you their stories didn’t start the way they finished.

As a leading advocate for travel and relocation to gain a new perspective of the world, I would be remiss to not mention the myriad of struggles and challenges that come with making that decision. However, if you are in a place where you are actually thinking of taking a leap of faith, the good news is you have the opportunity to learn from others’ experiences in uprooting their lives to live abroad – starting with mine.

When I moved to Thailand to become an actual immigrant in another country I was completely apprehensive and scared of experiencing full- blown culture shock, and additionally worried if my loved ones would think I was being selfish and/or if friends would support my decision. It’s a bold move, but quickly I learned all of my thoughts and feelings were completely normal. Once I was able to prepare myself mentally, then I was ready for my journey. These are four keys things to remember as you prepare yourself for your moving day:

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