Mixtape Travels
Inspiring Travel Conversations for Gen X. Hosted by Shannon Gomes of The Gomes Guide (https://thegomesguide.com/).
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Mixtape Travels
Moving Abroad to Australia with Emma Shoemaker
In this episode, Emma Shoemaker shares her family's incredible journey of moving back to Australia after living in the US for 11 years. She discusses the emotional rollercoaster of selling their belongings, the adventures they had in Europe before settling down, and the cultural adjustments they faced. Emma also talks about the challenges of navigating the housing market from afar and the exciting renovations they plan to undertake in their new home. Throughout the conversation, she offers valuable advice for families considering a similar move.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey Back to Australia
03:06 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Moving
05:53 Selling Everything: The Facebook Marketplace Experience
09:01 Adventures in Europe Before the Move
12:10 Cultural Adjustments: Embracing New Norms
15:00 Navigating the Housing Market from Afar
17:53 The Renovation Journey Begins
20:55 Advice for Families Moving Abroad