Video Summary - Moving abroad didn't fix my life | The truth about the last 2 years

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The creator moved from the Netherlands about two years ago believing it would solve everything and create an effortless dream digital-nomad life—but many issues still happened.
The good moments (travel + working online) were real, but the “highlight reel” doesn’t show the emotional, logistical, and work-related struggles behind the scenes.

She left the Netherlands with her boyfriend, Yep/Jeppa, after a personal situation created an opportunity.
They sold everything and packed travel/“music stuff” into one suitcase.
For the first ~6 months, they had a structured plan:
- strict travel schedule
- predetermined destinations
- accommodation planned in advance
- timeline mapped out
They visited several places, including:
- Vietnam, Thailand
- travel within Europe such as Hungary and Italy

Reality set in quickly:
- being together 24/7 in a new country added tension at times
- relationship stress may be too much for some couples
- they handled tension through talks and conversations
Their plan fell apart when they had to leave Vietnam unexpectedly and quickly, forcing a new structure and creating more stress.
They questioned themselves at times: “Was this the right step?”
Despite doubts, they felt certain their decision was right.

Her original path relied on building her own online presence:
- she had her own blog and YouTube channel
- she started YouTube about half a year before moving abroad
Despite being “fortunate” to live abroad, work was difficult:
- she didn’t have a strong “business mindset” at first
- she experienced a major dip in self-confidence
- she missed the stability of her Netherlands job (previously in human resources)
YouTube was emotionally hard at first:
- she was extremely anxious on camera and would feel close to crying in public
- she talked with Yep many times about quitting because it “didn’t feel good enough”
- over time she became more confident in front of the camera

Around 1–1.5 years into the journey, she decided she needed a more stable income source.
Steps taken:
- started looking for a freelance job
- chose something she could do as a freelancer while using her existing skills
Result:
- landed a freelance role with a Dutch company
- continued part-time
- regained confidence and felt more secure about the future

After reaching that steadier work stage, they applied for the DTV visa about ~1.5 years in.
Details mentioned:
- applied while in Romania, but the approval story continued during travel (they mention being in Italy, Bologna when it was applied/processed)
- approval happened in under a week
After the DTV:
- they moved to Bangkok
- rented there for about a year to create stability and a “home base”
Housing/city changes after that:
- she moved out of Bangkok
- she spent a few months in Cyprus
- she returned to Bangkok
- she’s moving again soon (also influenced by having a new puppy)
She still loves travel, but notes the need for a baseline “home base” even for nomads.

The emotional impact was significant:
- she learned more about herself than ever before
- it forced a “step back” to evaluate:
  - who she is
  - what she stands for
  - what she values
She says she would still make the same decision, but believes it would have helped to be more aware of the emotional side beforehand.

Around 7–8 months into the later part of the timeline (relative to the current time in the video), she started a business.
Yep joined in too, and now they work together as partners and business partners.
She began writing her own book:
- a long-time “vision board” goal she kept delaying
- she’s documenting the journey and says a first episode is coming soon (episode launch “Sunday” is mentioned).

Struggles happen no matter where you live.
Her conclusion:
- Would she move abroad again? Yes—“in a heartbeat.”
- People should expect problems and not assume the lifestyle will instantly “fix life.”
She hopes her story inspires others while also being realistic about what’s behind the scenes.

Netherlands, Vietnam, Thailand, Bangkok, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Bologna, Cyprus