The Small Things That Made Moving Abroad Easier

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Packing Checklist & Extra Resources

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🧭 About This Video

This isn’t a traditional packing list.
It’s about the small, personal things that helped me feel grounded during the first month after moving abroad — the items that mattered once the adrenaline wore off and real life started.

Video Timestamps
0:00 – Why 80% of what you pack is a mistake
1:17 – Breaking down the "Smart 20%" categories
2:02 – Personal Comfort Items (The Strategic Pillow)
3:59 – What we’re GENUINELY glad we brought
4:05 – Skincare: Why you need a 3-6 month supply
5:01 – Brand Specifics
6:24 – Electronics: The USB pro-tip
7:27 – The "Huggle" airplane space-saving hack
8:10 – Bedding: Why North American sheets don't fit
10:18 – The truth about finding fitted sheets locally
11:51 – The comfort of "Home Smells" (Lotions & Laundry)
13:52 – Pet Care: Routine, toys, and food transitions
15:46 – Medication & First Aid (Important: Tampon advice)
18:15 – Fight or Flight: Why home comforts matter for your brain
19:08 – Regrets: Tarot cards and the "Temu Rule"
20:03 – Local Stores to know: Jumbo and Neptun
21:24 – The Great Can Opener Debate
23:01 – What we wish we’d brought (and the "Sweater Curse")
24:07 – Adapters vs. Converters: Essential voltage guide
25:41 – Why bulky universal adapters are a "pain"
26:37 – Voltage Math: Don't start a fire!
28:23 – Medical Devices: CPAP & specialized gear
29:13 – The "Garbage Bag" packing test
30:33 – Help us hit 1,000 Subs! (The final push)
31:16 – Moving to Albania? How to find an apartment

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