We’ve all got a favorite vacation destination, right?

No matter how far and wide your travels stretch, there’s always one place that’s closest to your heart. It’s a town or a city or a country that you just keep going back to. You might travel to loads of different places every year, but that one place is always on your list.

In fact, you love it so much you want to move there permanently. This happens a lot, and it’s easy to see why. If you’re drawn to a place all the time, and all your fondest memories are there, then why don’t you move? It’s an excellent idea, but there are a few considerations before you make this big life decision:

How will you move everything?

Moving to an entirely new location isn’t as simple as it sounds. You’d like to think you can just pack a few suitcases and go. The reality is that you have loads of belongings that may need to come with you.

So, the first consideration is how everything will get from A to B. This depends on how far away you’re moving. For cross-country moves, you can use companies like Bekins Moving Solution to pack up all your things and drive them to your new home. If you’re moving abroad, then things are a bit harder. You’d likely have to pay for an international moving service and get everything shipped across separately – while also taking as much as you can in suitcases on the plane.

My advice is to only bring the essentials. Why waste time moving things that you don’t need or use? It’ll only make your task more challenging.

Can you afford to live there?

When traveling around, you may visit places that are pretty expensive. But, if you’re only there for a few days or weeks, then it’s not too hard to manage. My question is whether or not you could manage this if you lived there permanently?

Think about the living costs in your chosen area and weigh up if it’s affordable for someone like you. Check out the local job market to see if you can find work – and how much you can earn. This is a huge consideration as you may find that your chosen destination is simply too expensive for permanent residency.

Will you get homesick?

Admittedly, this is a tough question to answer as you can’t predict the future.

However, some people are better equipped to move than others. If you have strong emotional ties to your current home, then it’s tough to move away. You miss everyone so fiercely that you don’t enjoy yourself in your new home. This is especially hard if you’ve moved abroad.

So, think about if you can manage the distance between you and your loved ones and friends. It’s easier for some people than others – think about how you feel when you go traveling for long periods. If you’re away for months without missing anyone, then the chances are you won’t get too homesick if you move.

You should ask yourself these questions as you’re making a very big decision. Moving away to a stunning new place can be amazing, just make sure it’s the right thing for you.

 

*collaborative post