In today’s episode, I’m joined by Freedom Life Experience Alunni Carissa, who recently moved to a tiny French town straight out of Beauty and the Beast… with her very large German Shepherd.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to move abroad with a big dog: the paperwork, the flights, the kennels, the trains, the vet visits, the housing search, all of it — this is your episode.
Carissa shares:
• How she found her dream town in the Alsace region (and why Strasbourg wasn’t the vibe)
• What it’s actually like to fly internationally with a large dog under the plane
• The unexpected vet issues, paperwork drama, airport chaos, and train challenges
• How her dog helped her integrate and get to know her new community
• Why vibes matter more than checklists when scouting a country
• The reality of finding housing in France when you have a big dog
• What made her go from “Maybe I’ll move abroad in 5 years” to “I’m doing this THIS Fall”
This episode is part fairytale, part logistical saga, and part empowering reminder that you can build the life you want — even if you’re moving overseas with a giant dog in a muzzle who hates escalators.
Carissa proves that with flexibility, resilience, and the right support, your dream life abroad is absolutely possible.
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- #128 We Moved to Spain! The Journey From Georgia to Malaga
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- #25 How to Move Abroad With Cats (Or a Small Dog) Featuring Kara Schmucker
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