Meet Zach and Anna: making it easy for expats to move with StartAbroad
About this episode
Zach and Anna discuss their experiences as serial expats and the founding of StartAbroad to assist others in relocating.
Meet Zach and Anna, Serial expats and founders of StartAbroad , a relocation company built from real-life experience moving abroad, sometimes with support, sometimes completely on their own. From the Dominican Republic to Kenya, Rwanda, an unexpected year stuck in the US during Covid, and finally settling in Costa Rica, Zach and Anna share the highs, lows, and emotional rollercoaster of expat life. We talk about culture shock, common expat mistakes, outdated information, scams, and why moving without the right support can quickly become overwhelming. They also explain why they created StartAbroad , the kind of practical and emotional support expats really need, and what it means to truly adapt to a new culture, especially when raising a child abroad. Costa Rica Recommendations Gingerbread (Nuevo Arenal) – their favourite local restaurant (pro tip: ask for the chef’s menu) Playa Conchal – white sand, crystal-clear water, and perfect beach days Marino Ballena National Park – home to the iconic Whale Tail beach on the South Pacific coast Expat Song “ Under the Sea ” (salsa version) by Alejandro Sanz – the soundtrack of this chapter of their expat life Considering a move abroad, book…
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