The First 90 Days Abroad Survival Guide for New Expats

Moving abroad and starting an expat or digital nomad life is an exciting prospect. However, getting settled in your first 90 days in your new home can be challenging. This guide is for the new or seasoned expat that wants a simple system to follow to arrive in their new locale, get setup, and start living life to the fullest! Brought to you by a seasoned expat who has lived in 11+ countries and traveled to 60+ countries, this guide has the framework you need to succeed in your new expat life.

What’s Inside

  • Stop guessing. Know exactly what to do next.

  • Land and feel in control within 48 hours.

  • Avoid unexpected pricing. Know the real cost upfront.

  • Don't feel alone. Build a life, fast.

  • Skip the mistakes most people learn the hard way.

Meet the Author

Jacquelyn García Vadnais has traveled to 60+ countries and lived in 11+ countries. She was born in San Diego, California to a Spanish-American family. Jacquelyn has a BA in International Relations from the George Washington University, a JD/MBA from Suffolk University, a LL.M from the University of Miami and Fordham Law School, a Master of Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York, a Masters Degree in Art History from the Universidad de Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain, and a WSET Level 2 in Wines from the Napa Valley Wine Academy.

In addition, Jacquelyn has 10+ years of teaching experience to lawyers, business professionals, and students seeking to apply to international schools and universities. For 20+ years Jacquelyn has been traveling, working abroad, conducting business on multiple continents. Throughout this period, Jacquelyn gained a great deal of valuable global experience in international business consulting, brokering the sale of artworks in multiple global markets, international school and university admission processes, content creation for SEO content, global supply chain/distribution agreements, branding strategy for global brands, immigration/relocation services to multiple jurisdictions, luxury travel/event planning, and global real estate transactions. As a result, Jacquelyn is able to provide consulting services on a wide array of subjects that impact expats, global business professionals, international students, and global travelers.

Jacquelyn speaks Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian, and French. In her spare time Jacquelyn is learning to conduct academic research in Greek, Hebrew, and Arabic for her thesis at the Universidad de Salamanca related to the influence the Sephardic Jewish and Moorish settlers had on the Fine & Decorative Arts of Spain between the years of 900 A.D. - 1500 A.D. as well as the Influence of the Design & Iconography of Amphoras from Ancient Greece on Wine Production Methods, which enriches her cultural wine tours, blending history with gastronomy.