We left the USA permanently - the final 36 hours

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Hard to believe it's been almost a year since we left the US to start a new chapter in Europe.
I've already created a couple of videos about us leaving the US (see below), but not specifically about the last day and a half or so.
So here it is... that final stretch of time and all the craziness it entailed. Enjoy!
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[@marionk995]

Most people have no idea how frightening it can be to leave your home country and move to an area with not only a language barrier but cultural differences all I can say to both of you is bravo 👏

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you, Marion! :)

[@kaywalten4043]

I left the US for Mexico in 1992, did not think twice. No fear. Lived there for 23 years.

[@kimmancha4314]

it isn't frightening if it has been your dream ...

[@vik.avhust]

I know. I'm originally from Ukraine. But I lived in Bangkok, and Warsaw and now heading to a new destination.

[@mariabarnes9197]

​@kaywalten4043 the older a person is, the more likely they are to feel the stakes. Hence both anticipation & fear among other emotions may flood the mind

[@agl5132]

I left the US in 2018. My mental health improved 110% as I realized how much my stress level dissolved. I lived in Mexico and then on to Europe. Yes, there are stressors, especially doing this alone with my dog but so worth it. No longer having the daily high alerts on TV with shootings, politics, etc has been incredible. I don't even own a TV now. Not dealing with winter is another blessing. I'm now 64 and there is so much life left to explore.

[@corduladressler3669]

... 👍Wishing you all the best... 🤗💞💪

[@elenink]

I left Canada in 2018. My mental health improved. I am very happy and enjoy my life each day 💕💕💕

[@sambee4927]

It's so sad what's happening to US. Once was a shining city upon a hill, now a cesspool of leftism and liberalism.

[@peterdutchy]

​@@sambee4927you mean fascism and extreme right conspiracy crap!

[@trevorlees1241]

Yes I lived the US in the 70’s and 80’s but now that’s an era long gone Happy in Sydney !!

[@togood4u1]

The way the United States is right now, this was one hell of a GOOD move! Thanks for sharing and showing what's possible.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Very sad what keeps happening. Thank you for the love and support. :)

[@stayfocused1041]

Except that the socio-political situation in France is much worse than in the USA and will deteriorate faster and deeper. And I am very well aware of the disaster taking place in the us right now. You are not moving to France anymore, you are moving to the EU. Huge difference! I am French living in the US

[@fruttojuli_blog]

​@@stayfocused1041 yes, exactly! US may be not ideal, but still best place on this Earth😊😊

[@stayfocused1041]

@@fruttojuli_blog Yes, I don't think that most Americans realize what is really happening in Western Europe rigth now, and the coming consequences. The whole Western world is coming to a huge crisis, and here in the US, although I do not like what is happening now under this Administration of fools and criminals, I can move to another state, I can get a lot of space around me to avoid madness, I have the right to defend myself, and freedom and liberties are certainly more intact than in France. Americans tend to help each other more than French's. Most young French people, if they could, would love to move to the US right now. When I speak with my life-long friends who live in France about returning to France to retire, they yell at me: Stay in the US do not come back! And they are people who belong to a privileged social class and have an easy life.

[@20891]

@@fruttojuli_blog keep thinking that

[@aliciathom9633]

We left Uk with four children for Portland, OR in 1991. Then my husband and I moved to Moscow, Russia for work in 2009. Then we moved to south west Turkey in 2016, “for a year’s sabbatical” and now in 2023 we are still here! Recently returned to Portland to empty our basement storage in our home that has been rented for 13 years, which we just sold, and drive it all to Taos, NM to a small one bedroom adobe rental next door to a daughter and her family. So, lots of letting go and moving on and feeling at home in many places. Now deciding how to share time between our home in Turkey and family time in NM! I understand how you feel! 🥰

[@itistime5699]

Did you like Moscow?

[@niallmcdonagh1093]

This is a very distilled version of the trauma of disposing your life, addressing your future and leaving a continent for a new unknown life...did this with my wife 2 years ago...and it still makes me shudder...thank you for posting...a shared life changing event!!!

[@wheretoretire3315]

Are you happy you did it?

[@jaiden9204]

My family and I are planning on leaving the US in the next 5 years, heading somewhere to Europe. I wish we could leave sooner. The thought of leaving scares me honestly, but we have a 3-year-old who will be entering school soon, and all these school shootings terrify me much more. :( On a happier note, I love your videos! ❤

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you, and best of luck to you!

[@anastasiap.6807]

You are doing the right thing. I can't even imagine how much pain all these parents have that lost their kids in schools 😢

[@tigerareyouthere]

Moving abroad isn’t easy but you can rest assured you’re doing the right thing ❤ Best of luck to you and your family!

[@ladybug9171]

Grass isn't greener in Europe. Be aware!

[@jaiden9204]

@@ladybug9171 care to elaborate?

[@EuroVrod]

Hi guys, moved to California from Germany 36 years ago. Ready to move again. Not sure where to, just away lol. They say, it get's easier with every move. Good thing, I kept my belongings to a minimum over the years. A minimalistic lifestyle is key to a stressless move imho. Bon chance and don't forget to have lots of fun in the process!

[@bellaprupes1836]

That is what I am doing right now, preparing - go through my things to keep them to a minimum

[@ax.f-1256]

Easy move back to Europe. Take Switzerland 🇨🇭 Close enough to Germany to visit old friends and family. But still Switzerland with good living standards. Plus you understand >98% of the language in the German speaking part of Switzerland.

[@serenadevon]

My mother moved to Panama in 2005. That is where she was born. But she missed her children & traveled back often to visit.

[@angeladumbuya1609]

It is happening to a lot of immigrants

[@christinedailey9254]

We did the same thing in early 2021, we moved to Mexico. We had all the same anxiety and excitement. Selling things, packing, giving away… That last night in a hotel is the best feeling! I’ve really enjoyed your videos!

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thanks, Christine! :)

[@lynnesookdawar3979]

We did this same thing last year in Aug. Moved from France to Mauritius. I really get how you were feeling ! The most stressful part was shipping our cat…and we d done it all in advance but had a very narrow window between last health check and validation from the area official vet. We gave away loads of stuff or sold online. Then we left with 6 bags

[@judithgrace9850]

In one day all my stuff was paid to be removed.

[@yvonnebirch6026]

Omg you are such courageous couple ! I don’t think I ever totally understand how my parents went thru their moves at the time. First from the Netherlands to Spain then a few years later from Spain to California ! My mother was handicapped and my dad had a heart condition. They brought a lot of their furniture plus a baby grand piano. They were in their early sixties.

[@steve3416]

It really is hard to believe that it has been a year since I ran across your video. Your journey has really helped me in our journey in moving to the Philippines from South Carolina. I am 56. We are in the process of finalizing selling what was supposed to be our forever home and downsizing and packing. Less than 4 months and we will be living in the Philippines. Thanks.

[@user-fn8gz8nx3k]

Hi Steve. We plan to do the same. Will you be going back and forth to the US or staying for good?

[@steve3416]

@@user-fn8gz8nx3k We are basically staying for good. It will be me, my Filipina wife and 8 year old daughter. Will be in Philippines in July. My mom is the only family I have here in America. I may plan a short visit after a year just to visit.

[@user-fn8gz8nx3k]

@@steve3416 thats awesome! We will be there for good also.

[@matt89108]

@@steve3416 How long are you going to be able to support your wife's family?

[@steve3416]

@@matt89108 I didn't really understand your question, however I can reply to support to Philippine family in general. This is not my main channel name. My other channel is journey2Philippines. I've been supporting about 10 families in the Banago community of Bacolod City, Philippines. Hoping to add more videos once we get there in July. Also hoping to get a business started once there and be able to continue helping even more people. Thanks.

[@certinho76]

You guys and your sons are my heroes. Fearless and driving towards the adventure of life.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you, my friend! :)

[@jeannebrassil9288]

Agree. What a great team you all are. Awesome!

[@EveningTV]

Love your content. We did the same thing, selling our home and everything in it, and left the Seattle area with our two Maltese dogs and moved to Merida, Yucatan Mexico knowing no one and getting by with only our rusty high school Spanish. It was time for a reinvention and an adventure, and we dove in head first. It has been a roller coaster of emotions, but in the 3 years we have been here we have never once regretted our decision to leave the US, and with my son here now as well, I can't imagine us ever looking back.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Nice! You give us hope as well. :)

[@geverniveup]

I got anxiety watching this video....i absolutely hate dealing with stuff that has been accumulated over years. I could never travel with that many suitcases. I would lose my mind. Either way...you guys are impressive with how resilient you both are. Good content as always

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you so much, Jona. 😊

[@TheMisschrisaz]

My husband and I are just downsizing and moving across town and it’s overwhelming. So much stuff! I can’t imagine how stressful it was for you.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Crazy. But what a feeling of accomplishment in the end!

[@unflappable3551]

We sold our house and moved interstate a year ago. I got on the plane looking like I’d been dragged backwards through a hedge, after all the packing, cleaning etc. I was so happy to put on a mask to partially hide the bags under my eyes. I couldn’t even remember if I’d brushed my hair that day.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

🤣

[@bishonen2pm]

Hola. Dominicano expatriado y (también) estancado aquí en EEUU por décadas. Me han inspirado a seguir su ejemplo. La verdad que nunca me sentí en casa en esta cultura. Sí, al igual que ustedes le agradezco a esta tierra todas las puertas que me permitió abrir. Pero puertas abiertas son para cruzarlas, aveces de salida. Gracias por compartir bellos. Prosperidad y gozo por delante ! ! xoxo

[@Patricia-vd9xh]

I was born here and yet never felt at home in this culture.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Mil gracias, y mucha suerte para vos! 😊❤️

[@marinakesselman9842]

You are the best, really. To go through all of this packing and cleaning and getting rid of like loads of stuff that you have gathered - and you are even smiling! Just can not believe it, you are so inspiring!

[@howtomakestuff8]

I have moved to Italy and it was the best thing. It seems frightening until you just do it. It's actually such an enriching experience and from what I see, this seems like a good time to move to a new country. I love France, I love the Netherlands and I love Spain... but Italy stole my heart!

[@elsacristinatorres6073]

Hi, Thank you so much for making and posting this videos about your experience of moving from one country to another at the age of 50. It is really helpful for us to learn how you guys are doing along the way, and see the experiences you encounter trying to find a home in France. We are in the face of planing to move to France in the next 2 to 3 years , as soon as my husband retire from his job here in the us. For us your videos are a relevant source of information about the process and the efforts that it entails. We greatly appreciated your videos.. We hope you are doing well and we are looking forward for the next episodes. Cheers

[@jonas.zehnder]

Amazing that everything worked out in the end. Congratulations for this new chapter. Very excited for you guys.

[@lachatelaine8439]

Thank you for sharing your trails and tribulations of moving to another country in your 50s. Which is exactly what I plan to do! 😊

[@jasminealixandranorth]

Beautiful little dog. I hope he/she has adapted to her new life abroad. She deserves peace and calm - as do you. Really enjoyed this!

[@ms1295]

I love how supportive You’re to each other! So much easier to do this as a team

[@xaniene]

Congratulations! How exciting! I am so happy for you two & Butter!!

[@Kre8tif]

I left Los Angeles for France in 2002 at age 50- still here and married a French guy. Love Europe.

[@bogdan7128]

I’ve been enjoying your videos quite a lot, more so that I can closely relate to it. I moved from Romania to Canada in 1996 and in 2022 I moved to Turkey. For people whith no such experience this is a big eye opener. My move to Turkey was well prepared in many ways and that made it much easier. I’m also fairly adaptable and on the lucky side too as I could keep my job working remote from here. All in all is worth trying to make a change and go for a fresh start. Wish you best of luck finding your place and keep posting your experiences.

[@annmariecalka1046]

What an exciting, emotional journey! Looking forward to following along! 😊

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

I did it last year and never looking back! Good for you!

[@richardcadena7746]

howdy you guys.....just by chance found your video as i am just starting researching my move to Perpignan, france...i watched 5 of your videos in order last nite and will probably watch the rest of them today....watching all of the work you are doing in vacating your home of many years just reminds me of what i will be looking at as i will also have to sell my home and sell/donate/trash all of my belongings and my van....your ongoing conversation explaining everything is very helpful in preparing myself for the challenges ahead....

[@pdxwhitebox]

I started to follow your channel a little while ago, but didn't realize that you guys are from Portland! My husband (American) and I (in our late 40s) also moved from Portland to Japan almost 4 years ago now. This video totally reminded me of what we went through on our final day in PDX. We, too, sold our car the day before we flew out of Portland, and also enjoyed some bubble at the lounge right before we flew out of PDX. Although this is my home country, it's been a series of new experience, and we're still enjoying our life here! Good luck to both of you!

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you! :)

[@fusemore1059]

That’s exactly where I want to go in the next two years! I can’t wait to get out of America

[@GrunonFeliz]

It is so uncanny how your journey parallels ours. We packed, sold, donated, trashed and packed everything, sold our property in rural Vermont July of 2022, moved to Panama, realized quickly that it totally was not for us, moved to Chile in September, are deliriously happy, but still have not settled down yet, although we know the general region we want to live. It’s hectic and crazy but also thrilling and exhausting and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

[@synewparadigm]

What was wrong with Panama?

[@ms1295]

Also curious why did you like Chile so much better?

[@milancollin1819]

Great to see the beginning. I followed your whole journey and this is a bonus. We did exactly the same, sold our house at a park (a lovely place we've lived for 21years. Where our sons are born and so much memories), packed our car two boys and a huge dog to travel slowly to Portugal. In August we live here for two years now and slowly picking up the language. I wish you all the best in la douche France, close to your kids and in a great landscape.

[@ip.edro.channel]

I love your journey and it's so relatable that I can't stop watching, looking forward to seeing what the future brings you.

[@ernestoverdecia80]

Thanks Josh and wife!!!! That was another grate video. Me and my wife are Cubans living in the United States, and you guys encouraged us to jump into the adventure. In the next few months we're gonna leave. Thanks a lot!!!

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Nice! Love hearing that! :)

[@wetguavass]

Cuba will grow, now that the USA is loosing power.

[@cherylrichardson9646]

Thank you for your fun and real videos : ) My husband and I live in a suburb of Portland (we think that the Portland connection is fun) and are planning on living in France when we retire. We spend a month in France each year and cannot wait to be there full time. Please keep up the vlog, we love it : )

[@gonebananas1076]

We are moving in 6 months. I'm so glad I found your channel! You guys remind me a bit of my husband and I. It's lovely ❤

[@daisyrosario3438]

OMG! You guys are fantastic! Did everything so effortlessly! Good for you! Stay safe and always be happy!💯

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you so much, Daisy. :)

[@heatherruth3641]

I am so amazed! It makes me realize how much stuff we have. I need to start downsizing now. Good luck, I love your journey.

[@judyderieux8484]

It sounds like you both are so ready for this next chapter in your lives......can't wait to join you.....

[@LoriLWorden]

Great video!!! So glad you went back to create this. Much appreciated, I LOVE your story.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you, Lori! :)

[@buffytargaryan7171]

Congratulations!! You did it! All good wishes to you both in your new adventure:)❤

[@FrancisCheung888]

So much fun living vicariously through your adventures. Your bravery is inspiring.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

🙏❤️😁

[@keeleylawrence4823]

Found your channel tonight. Your living my dream. Well done! Love your attitude. Really looking forward to following your journey.

[@debrakreinheder7082]

I love hearing about all your adventures! You two are amazing! God bless you and your family!❤

[@evepatchett8481]

I’m stressing out about moving home within the uk. I admire what you have done, not sure that I could cope with that sort of move. Well done to both of you. Best wishes for the future.

[@Yazzie101]

You guys fix great! I did this moving from Colorado to Florida! I was totally exhausted! I know exactly what you went through .. good luck!

[@digitsandfidgets]

Just have to say watching your video gives us hope for moving back abroad. We have reasons we cannot move abroad now and it can feel like even when we are can in 16 years maybe we will feel like it is impossible. We are inspired by you all and truly sorting all your things to make it possible to downsize to four bags or so and just leave. ❤

[@clarkindee]

Admire what you guys are doing, and now having a close up view of the last 36 hours I am even more impressed. Love your content, keep it up.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you, my friend! :)

[@nanasong959]

Happy to see this big move and I admire both of you! My husband and I are moving to Thailand next year as well.

[@nativetexson]

I'm going through the process now. I've purchased my house in France and now back in the US to finish packing and shipping.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Nice :)

[@EmbracingMinimalism]

How fantastic! We are doing the same next spring. Can you enlighten me on the best strategy and/or companies to use for international shipping? So confused about that really. We will have very little, but still … how to do this?

[@nga860]

That was a tease. Love this !!

[@Patricia-vd9xh]

Excellent videos feeding some part of my soul, but not sure which part it is. Happy all has worked out for Butters. 😊

[@chaechong8199]

Congrats!

[@crypturilia4568]

I just read not too long ago in NYTimes how more and more peeps moving to Europe bc its starting to get too expensive for some here in the US. Thank you for showing your journey.

[@Francebound2024]

Thank you 😊 for sharing!

[@the1kidcouple210]

Reminds me of when we packed up our life in Hawaii and moved to Texas; I know how you all felt! Great video. Thank you for sharing!

[@bizzy3349]

I wanted to say how good it was to watch your videos. My family and I have moved internationally 3 x (UK>OZ>CAN>MIDDLE EAST) its hard,hard work for so many reasons. Being an expat is not easy! Some of the things you talked about really resonated with me and I hope you continue to keep making videos of your journey as it unfolds.

[@TaraLeighParks]

Wow, wonderful. So happy you two and the pup left for a new life.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

😁

[@soozzi]

The hard drive thing had me in stitches! I’ve done that too. In 1999, in my late 40s, with 1 kid, two dogs and a cat, I left everything and everyone I knew in Sydney and moved 800+km north to a different life. 24 years later, not one regret. What an adventure you’re on!

[@jennyandrievna4627]

Congratulations! I have been following you this whole time. It must feel great. And you did all this during a pandemic.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you, Jenny! :)

[@phylissesposito2290]

As a writer, producer myself, I find your videos wonderful.. Your filming is top notch, but better than that...I decided to follow you, because of your honesty!! Love your wife & sons! Bravo! Blessings. Love, Phyliss

[@vicenteharrison6708]

Although short-lived we miss you both all over again friends. What an experience, adventure, and inspiration rolled into a wonderfully produced docu-series. Hoping for the best for you and your brood. Till we meet again ~ peace be unto you and your family. ✌🏾🌲

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thanks so much, Vicente! Miss you guys too. How wonderful to have met you. Till we meet again indeed. 😁❤️

[@charmaineferguson1242]

You guys are fun to watch and thanks for sharing

[@lisainnewzealand8461]

Looking forward to the next. From New Zealand

[@odile792]

Cada vez que los escucho hablar español, a ustedes o a Nathaniel me re emociono

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Gracias! Un beso y abrazo fuerte para vos. ❤️😁

[@jeannebrassil9288]

Wow I said the same thing. A healthy relationship .A beautiful couple. So that's what that looks like 🙌🌞🤸

[@nikinik5620]

It's a harrowing journey to newness you have no idea about beyond being a tourist which is no way near the actual experience of living there. I did it 13 years years ago, moving to Costa Rica. It's a tough transition but worth it. I've enjoyed all of your videos and can't wait to see where you ultimately land in France.

[@dolcevitausa6448]

Kudos to you both for being good humored and able to laugh under extreme pressure/stress...I am sure if my husband and I were in the same situation there definitely would have been bloodshed at some point. It's a production for us getting ready to spend a week at our home in Tahoe with the three dogs and ourselves. I applaud you both and Butter as well for being a trooper!

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Haha, you made me laugh, though I know you’re not kidding. Thanks for the kind words! 🙏😁

[@valerieayla4687]

The thing that I love so much about this is the clarity and knowledge that you guys hold--this cycle of your life has expired, come to closure. It's all so matter of fact. In your next video I hope you share more about that. The fruition of this. What does your wisdom say now about all of this? How does it feel? Who are you guys now?Thanks for sharing!

[@rabczanska]

OMG, you had me laughing and crying and anxious all at once. I brought back such memories. I never want to repeat that same journey again.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

😁

[@SahasraraIm]

I have the feeling you are more relaxed in the videos you done in Europe. So it looks like a great move ...

[@pjfreeman4789]

It’s great that you have so much energy, plus you have each other and Butter. Also, you are intelligent and financially secure. Lots of pluses. You will make it all work. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you! :)

[@yensiskos]

We just recently moved to a new home, from one city to a smaller town, and It was so stressful to the point that I wanted to throw everything in the garbage, I just could not believe how much stuff we accumulated!! The thought of moving to another country still scares me, but it is in the plan for us, as my husband wants to retire in his home country of Greece, hence why I love watching your videos, I cant wait for t see your French home soon. Y para cuando el canal en español?

[@clarissahallowell5436]

I love your videos. I am always checking to see if you have a new one out. It’s nice to see people my age living their dreams and taking risks. ❤🙌💫🙏🌈

[@pawlieblog7967]

The school and other shootings here have become a daily concern. It’s time to leave. I’m heading to France and Italy to scout around for a place to retire. I’ll finish my work here for a while longer but asap I will be decluttering and purging, and leaving the USA.

[@jencraw1924]

I didn’t know y’all from Portland. Me too. We love it here but have talked at length about leaving someday if we can get our jobs to a more remote position. But probably for South America. Still lots of time for us to travel and explore and find the right place. I love your videos and your honesty as I’ve lived overseas for a bit myself I know the struggle and change it can bring but also the happiness and excitement.

[@ritchiewong16]

Hi Josh (or should I say Mr. Drew) 👋, I remember I started following your KZbin channel ever since I watched Nathaniel’s video about you guys (and Sky) planning to settle in Europe for good. Looks like you guys have come a long way, and I’m happy to see that things eventually worked out at the end, despite all the obstacles you had to overcome! Sending you lots of love!!! ❤️❤️❤️🤗

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you, Ritchie! 😊🙏❤️

[@chrismd00]

Thank you so much for sharing more details. We can see such a moving our future. It’s so nice to see how your blazed the way.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

We tried :)

[@whiteraven69]

Im an expat living in Ecuador, we bought the farm in 2007 before we retired in 2015 . Best decision we ever made . Just do it!

[@liula540]

Mahalo nui for sharing the last day in Portland. I love your videos. 🤙🏼

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thanks, Yvonne! :)

[@juliaeskin6761]

Seriously reminds me how we moved to Lisbon! Thanks for bringing up some of the crazy memories. I can feel it

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

😁

[@artgoshow]

Found you through your son. Makes perfect sense! You are all so lovably inspired! Xoxoxo

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you so much... :)

[@katd7236]

I like watching you and your wife. I was hoping for a video on what you guys are doing now, what you are going through now. I’m sure there is so much that you guys are learning.

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Indeed we are. More on our lives here real soon. Thanks for the support! :)

[@besycalvo8963]

Wow! We are planing on doing the same thing, GOD bless y’all

[@BlessoPL]

I wish you good luck in finding your place on Earth. Greetings from Poland.

[@carrieking3907]

Oh my gosh, this takes moving to the next level. Loving your videos!

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thanks, Carrie! :)

[@timmiworswick]

Thank you for leaving!

[@abigailmedina8743]

Que emoción 🎉🎉🎉🎉… felicidades por este nuevo camino que están emprendiendo! Los abrazo desde Ciudad de México ❤… gracias por compartir su vida con nosotros.

[@kathyw9439]

We have a goal to move to Portugal in late 2024. I know what we should start cleaning out the house now, at least a closet here and there, but it's overwhelming to think about! Great insight into how it all comes together, not without some craziness! I enjoy following your journey, thought processes, and ability to pivot when things aren't going as planned.

[@coldstreams]

My late Mom suggested going through one's belongings annually, as if you were planning a household move. Good advice. It helps reduce clutter, and eventually helps you evaluate choices in acquiring stuff and whether its important or not. Looks like it will be time for our own annual review soon!

[@lenar-hb2es]

You are both brave! Best of luck to you in your adventures!

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you, Lena! :)

[@Ana-Maria-Sierra]

Can’t wait to see your new place in France!

[@123clashing]

I’ve been checking almost daily for a new video from you guys! Ugh I can’t to see when y’all find a home and can finally show us ❤

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Hang in there, in due time. Need to find it first and it's been tough! :)

[@TAG993]

Brave souls! My kind of people. Bravo!!

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thanks, Thomas! :)

[@lisadelgado8915]

That just gave me a bit of anxiety..... our journey will be starting soon, and I'm not looking forward to THIS part! Yikes!!... but thanks for sharing and being so inspiring. :)

[@katewill7302]

Love that dump! I always feel so good when I leave there and head out to NW 23rd for a coffee. ☕️

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

😁

[@jenc8953]

Your channel and your story is very inspiring. You are a brave couple. I found your channel because I happened to watch a few of your son’s videos and then I saw you were starting a channel of your own. My husband and I are planning to move to Europe in the next few years. We want to take our teenage son out of this place, the USA has become so dangerous and the quality of life is not great. Watching you navigate your move from here to Europe has been very educational especially when you have a home to sell. It gives us a better idea on how to navigate the move. Thank you.

[@kathyw9439]

High school graduation next year and our son is looking at universities in the EU. Excited for him and the chance for ALL of us to move to Europe! Good luck to you!

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you, and wishing you all the best! 🙏❤️

[@jenc8953]

@@BeneaththeSurfaceYT 🙏🙏🙏

[@jenc8953]

@@kathyw9439 thank you and good luck to your son. 🤞🤞🤞

[@ffab00]

Wow!! Powerful video! This shall be a warning to everyone who dares to attempt the same. Stay bold guys! Thank you for sharing!!

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thank you, Mark, and thank you for following us along! :)

[@carolynkennedy7772]

We SO admire what you guys are doing, but yep, it's totally ballsy! Your house in Portland was GORG, and difficult to leave, I'm sure...but I totally get it. I find myself thinking of doing the same type of thing...A LOT. Especially with the newest school MASSACRE. SICK of it ALL. Looking forward to your next video, guys! 😊

[@BeneaththeSurfaceYT]

Thanks and best of luck to you guys! ❤️😁

[@soulfireonfire6423]

Thru should secure the schools! People lock their homes and cars every time they leave them . Have security systems in their homes that you can watch in your phone of computer. Alarms on their cars, but yet school boards , government and administrators , 25 years since Columbine , schools are not secured! But dam certain everyone licks their house up at night and presses that button on their key ring!

[@emeksb4823]

Wow safe travels!

[@facundorodriguez92]

“Seguí un cacho” loved it!!