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Expat Dilemma: Ship Your Stuff or Start Fresh?
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The Unretirees
July 20, 2025
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When planning a move abroad, we all face the same question: Do we ship our belongings or start fresh?
Two years ago, Matt and I chose the latter. As self-proclaimed minimalists, we embraced the idea of a clean slate and moved to Portugal with only what fit in our suitcases. It seemed perfect at the time, but now? I'd do things differently.