Thinking about moving abroad but don't know where to begin?
Everything You Need to Know
Before You Make the Move.
The Full 180 is a free, step-by-step course that takes you from zero to fully prepared -- covering how international relocation actually works, how to plan your finances, and how to build a life abroad with confidence.
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Most people who want to move abroad spend months going in circles.
They watch YouTube videos. They read forum threads. They collect information from a dozen different sources that contradict each other. And at the end of it, they still don't have a clear picture of what the process actually looks like, what it costs, or how to get started.
That's not a research problem. That's a structure problem.
In late 2021, I left the United States permanently. I drove from Denver to Alaska, then south through Mexico and every country in Central America, running my law practice on the road the entire way. By the time I settled in Costa Rica, I had built a clear framework for how international relocation actually works -- legally, financially, and practically.
The Full 180 is that straight answer.
Eleven lessons. A complete framework. Built for people who are serious about making this happen.
Everything I wish had existed when I was starting from scratch.
A free course built for people starting from zero:
The Full 180
A complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how international relocation works -- from understanding visas and residency to planning your finances, choosing a destination, preparing your household, and executing the move.
This is a practical how-to course, not a motivational talk. Every lesson covers something you need to understand before you can move forward with confidence.
11 lessons. Over 9 hours of content. Worksheets, quick-start guides, budgeting templates, and pre-move and post-move checklists -- everything you need to go from curious to ready.
Start the Full 180 -- FreeWhat You'll Know by the End
How Visas and Residency Actually Work
Understand the difference between visiting a country and legally living there. Learn how residency programs work, what qualifications look like, and which pathways are realistic for your situation.
How to Choose the Right Destination
Climate, cost of living, safety, healthcare, language, and culture -- all covered in a structured way so you can compare options and make a decision that holds up over time.
How to Plan Your Finances for the Move
Estimate what the move costs, how to budget your first year abroad, how to manage income in multiple currencies, and how to set up banking in your new country.
How to Prepare and Execute the Move
What to do 12 months out, 6 months out, 90 days out, and the week you leave. A complete timeline so nothing gets missed and nothing catches you off guard.
This course was built by someone who made the move and then built a practice around helping others do the same.
I'm Christian Frank -- attorney, expat, and founder of Expat Expert. I left the United States permanently in late 2021 after nearly a decade of immigration litigation. I've been living internationally ever since, working with clients across Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and Panama.
I built the Full 180 because the information people need to make this decision has never been organized in one place in plain language. Most of what exists online is either incomplete, inaccurate, or written for a different audience.
This course covers what the process actually looks like for an ordinary person making a real decision about their life.
No jargon. No sales pitch. Just the information you need to move forward.
Here's What You Get Inside
If you've been thinking about this for a while and want to finally understand what it actually takes, this is where you start.
What the Course Covers
Chapter 1 -- Why People Move Abroad
The real reasons people relocate, why Americans are increasingly looking outside the U.S., and how to define your own motivations before you start planning.
Chapter 2 -- How Travel and Residency Work
Passports, visas, border crossings, residency status, and the difference between visiting a country and legally living there.
Chapter 3 -- Choosing Where to Live
How to evaluate destinations based on climate, safety, cost of living, healthcare, language, and culture -- and how to narrow your options to a realistic shortlist.
Chapter 4 -- Planning Your Finances
How much the move costs, how to budget your first year, how to earn income abroad, and how to build a financial plan that supports the transition.
Chapter 5 -- Handling Your Money Abroad
Banking in a new country, managing multiple currencies, sending money internationally, and understanding what financial reporting may apply to you.
Chapter 6 -- Working or Running a Business Abroad
Remote work, freelancing, starting a business, serving international clients, and understanding local work permit rules wherever you land.
Chapter 7 -- Adapting to Life Abroad
Why some expats return home, how emotional adjustment works, how to build a community, and how to stay legally compliant in your new country.
Chapter 8 -- Moving with Family
Schools, homeschooling, elder care, spousal integration, residency for children, and how to build a relocation plan that works for everyone.
Chapters 9 and 10 -- Preparing and Executing the Move
What to take, what to sell, how to handle property, mail, and documents -- then a month-by-month countdown from one year out to the week you leave.
This Course Is for People Who Are Ready to Take This Seriously
The Full 180 is built for people who have moved past the daydream stage and want a clear, organized picture of what international relocation actually involves.
It is not a highlights reel. It is not a list of the best beaches or the cheapest cities. Every lesson covers something you actually need to understand before you can make a good decision.
That means doing the worksheets. Working through the budgeting templates. Thinking carefully about your destination choices and your financial position.
If you engage with the material, you will finish with a realistic plan and the confidence to act on it.
If you sign up and never open it, nothing changes. That's on you.
For people who are ready to do the work: let's go.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Full 180 for?
Anyone seriously considering moving abroad who wants a structured, comprehensive introduction to how the process works. This includes people who are still early in their research, people who have been thinking about it for years and haven't moved forward, and people planning a move in the next one to three years who want to get organized now.
Do I need any prior knowledge?
No. The course starts from the beginning and builds from there. You do not need experience with international travel, immigration, or financial planning. Every concept is explained clearly before it is applied.
Is this about a specific country?
No. The course covers the general framework for international relocation and applies to a wide range of destinations. Specific countries are used as examples throughout, including Costa Rica, Panama, Portugal, and others. The goal is to give you the tools to evaluate any destination, not to push you toward one.
How is this different from what I can find online?
Most online content covers individual topics in isolation. The Full 180 covers the entire process in sequence -- from the first decision to the first months abroad -- so nothing important gets missed and the pieces connect.
What if I'm not ready to move yet?
This course is designed for planning, not just immediate action. Many people complete it 12 to 24 months before their actual move. Starting early gives you time to prepare properly and make better decisions along the way.
How long does it take to complete?
The course includes over 9 hours of video content across 11 lessons. You can work through it over a weekend or take one chapter at a time. You have lifetime access, so there is no pressure to finish quickly.
Is there support if I have questions?
Yes. Community access is included. You can ask questions, connect with others in the same process, and get responses from people with real experience -- including me.
What comes after the course?
The Full 180 gives you the foundation. If you want personalized guidance on residency applications, financial structuring, legal compliance, or the specifics of your situation, that is what my private practice is for. The course tells you what the process looks like. Private consulting helps you execute it.
The Information Has Always Been Out There.
Now It's Organized.
The Full 180 puts everything you need to understand international relocation in one place, in order, for free. If you've been waiting for the right starting point, this is it.
Start the Full 180 -- It's FreeNo charge. No credit card. Just a clear path from where you are to where you want to be.