My Story: From Just Getting By to Truly Living Abroad
My name is Nicole Rosenberg, and I used to feel like I was just surviving life in the U.S. I followed the rules, worked the jobs, paid the bills — but deep down, I felt disconnected, anxious, and stuck in a system that didn’t make sense to me. I didn’t want to live to work. I didn’t want to spend my days trapped in a routine that drained my energy and dulled my spirit. I wanted more freedom, more meaning, and more connection. So, I made a decision that changed everything: I broke up with the guy who was supposed to be my husband, OOPS. I ended my contract. I was supposed to go to graduate school in Chicago, and I worked three side jobs, saved up 4,000 and moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2019 without a job lined up, no Thai language skills, and no apartment.
I had a one-way ticket, a suitcase full of TOO MANY clothes and nothing but anxiety, hope and an adventure waiting for me
Since then, I’ve lived in Thailand, South Korea, Mexico, and now Spain. I’ve taught English, interned, earned my Master’s degree overseas, and built a business helping others do what I did — but with way more support and clarity than I had. Moving abroad was the most transformational decision of my life. It pushed me to face my fears, let go of who I thought I had to be, and step into the life I always knew was possible. I learned how to live in a way that actually felt like mine — slower, more intentional, more free. I connected with people from all over the world. I learned new languages. I redefined success on my own terms. But it wasn’t always easy. I moved across the world more than once with no roadmap, no backup plan, and a lot of self-doubt. I know exactly what it feels like to be scared, uncertain, or overwhelmed when you want something more but don’t know how to make it happen. That’s why I do this work now. I help people, especially Americans who are done with the grind — move abroad with clarity, confidence, and real support. I guide you through every step, from mindset to budgeting to finding a visa and building a life that aligns with who you are. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be ready for something more. I’m living proof that it’s possible. I did it all by myself with no lawyers, no agencies nothing but courage and perseverance
I will help you leap into the other side of the world
My Mission
My mission is to help people stop just existing — and finally start living.
At Wanderful Abroad, I empower those who feel stuck, burned out, or lost to break free from fear, reconnect with their purpose, and create a life abroad that truly feels like home — inside and out.
I believe moving abroad is more than changing your location.
It’s a radical act of self-trust. A return to yourself.
A choice to believe in something bigger — your freedom, your peace, your possibility.
I’m here for the dreamers who feel like outsiders in their own lives. For the ones who know deep down they’re meant for something more — but don’t know how to take the first step. For the brave souls ready to trade burnout for alignment, and routine for adventure.
Through transformational coaching, mindset work, and strategic relocation guidance, I help you move abroad and become the version of you who can truly thrive there.
My mission is to remind you:
You’re not stuck.
You’re not alone.
And it’s never too late to choose yourself — and your next chapter.
Why I Started Wanderful Abroad
I created Wanderful Abroad
based on everything I lived and learned during my 20s and 30s. I moved abroad four times—to Thailand, South Korea, Mexico, and Spain—and each move taught me something new about myself, the world, and what it truly takes to build a life overseas.
In the beginning, I made mistakes. I dealt with homesickness, visa stress, and the emotional rollercoaster of adjusting to life in a new country. But through every challenge, I figured it out. I stayed. I grew. And I kept going.
Now, I use those hard-earned lessons to coach others who are ready to take the leap. I help you move abroad without the fear, hesitation, or overwhelm that holds most people back.
Through mindset work, planning tools, and one-on-one support, I guide you through every step of the process—from the moment you say
“I’m ready”
to the day you land in your new country.
I help you get clear on your direction, where you want to go, and how to create a life that actually feels aligned—with freedom, ease, and intention.
At Wanderful Abroad
, my mission is to guide people—especially Americans feeling stuck, uninspired, or disconnected—toward a life of freedom, purpose, and deep personal alignment by moving abroad.
This is about more than visas, logistics, or travel.
This is about coming home to yourself.
When I left the U.S. for the first time, I didn’t just change my location—I reconnected with my soul. I slowed down. I started listening. I gave myself permission to question everything I was taught about what “success” or a “normal life” is supposed to look like. And in the stillness of new cultures and unfamiliar streets, I found clarity I didn’t know I was missing.
Moving abroad allowed me to finally hear my own voice—without the noise.
Now, I help others do the same.
Through transformational coaching, intentional planning, and grounded support, Wanderful Abroad helps you break free from survival mode and create a life abroad that’s in tune with who you really are. Whether you want to teach, work remotely, study, retire, or simply live with more ease—I’ll walk with you every step of the way, from the moment you decide to take the leap until you land and begin your next chapter.
Because the truth is:
Sometimes, you have to leave everything behind to finally feel at home.
And sometimes, you need to truly START OVER to discover who you ARE.