We Made These Mistakes Moving Abroad From the UK
We left the UK, moved abroad with our family, bought a home in rural Bulgaria — and now we're living our next chapter in Türkiye.
But moving abroad didn't go exactly as planned.
In this video, we share the mistakes we made leaving the UK, moving to Bulgaria and adapting to life abroad as a family. From choosing where to live and understanding the systems in a new country, to the realities of raising children, finding your feet and starting again without your usual support network.
If you're thinking about leaving the UK, moving abroad with your family, or starting a new life overseas, we hope our experience helps you avoid some of the mistakes we made.
We originally left the UK looking for a different way of life. Our journey took us to Bulgaria, where we started building a simpler life and working on our rural home. Now we're exploring life in Türkiye and figuring out what comes next.
This isn't a perfect “moving abroad” story. It's the real experience — the good, the difficult and the things we wish we'd known before we left.
Thinking about moving abroad from the UK? Watch until the end to hear what we'd do differently.
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00:00 Introduction — We Left the UK and Moved Abroad
00:31 Research Before Moving Abroad
04:27 Choosing the Right Location
07:05 How Will You Make Money Abroad?
08:46 Understanding Cultural Differences
09:32 The Visa & Residency Process
12:35 Transportation & Getting Around
14:22 Always Have a Plan B
17:37 Make Sure You Have Good Wi-Fi
18:30 What We'd Do Differently
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