Meet Zach and Anna: making it easy for expats to move with StartAbroad

2026-01-07

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Meet Zach and Anna,Serial expats and founders of StartAbroad, a relocation company built from real-life experience moving abroad, sometimes with support, sometimes completely on their own.From the Dominican Republic to Kenya, Rwanda, an unexpected year stuck in the US during Covid, and finally settling in Costa Rica, Zach and Anna share the highs, lows, and emotional rollercoaster of expat life. We talk about culture shock, common expat mistakes, outdated information, scams, and why moving without the right support can quickly become overwhelming.They also explain why they...

Meet Zach and Anna,

Serial expats and founders of StartAbroad, a relocation company built from real-life experience moving abroad, sometimes with support, sometimes completely on their own.

From the Dominican Republic to Kenya, Rwanda, an unexpected year stuck in the US during Covid, and finally settling in Costa Rica, Zach and Anna share the highs, lows, and emotional rollercoaster of expat life. We talk about culture shock, common expat mistakes, outdated information, scams, and why moving without the right support can quickly become overwhelming.

They also explain why they created StartAbroad, the kind of practical and emotional support expats really need, and what it means to truly adapt to a new culture, especially when raising a child abroad.

Costa Rica Recommendations

Gingerbread (Nuevo Arenal) – their favourite local restaurant (pro tip: ask for the chef’s menu)
Playa Conchal – white sand, crystal-clear water, and perfect beach days
Marino Ballena National Park – home to the iconic Whale Tail beach on the South Pacific coast

Expat Song