Success Stories: How GLAD Consultants Have Helped Travelers and Fellow Expats

The people we have helped aren't just traveling; they are moving and thriving! See from these testimonials how our services have translated into real-world success.

"I had such a great consultation about Cabo Verde! Sheila was incredibly informative and gave me a much more realistic understanding of the area, like the level of development, where to access medical care and other necessities. I also really appreciated the insight into the culture and everyday life there. The conversation felt warm, honest, and encouraging, and it honestly made me even more excited to visit and experience it for myself." - JB

"Eric Powell provided my wife and I the confidence to navigate the Portuguese D7 Visa process. He was a wealth of information which directly impacted our confidence level with collating all the necessary documents. We were able to obtain a lease, NIF, and bank account on our own saving us thousands of our hard earned money." - Louis S

"I recently had a consultation with Scott, and it was a great experience. He was incredibly helpful and made sure to answer every single one of my questions thoroughly. It was really insightful to hear his perspective as an expat living in Guatemala, he clearly understands the local culture and the logistics of moving there. I’m looking forward to connecting with him again as I get further along in my journey." - MP

"I booked an hour consultation with David and he didn’t disappoint! He patiently helped me to understand the realistic challenges of living in Fiji. He made me aware of potential tourist traps that new and inexperienced expats often fall into. I am a visual person so I appreciated David using maps to show me different locations and even other islands where my family and I could establish ourselves! I am 100% satisfied with David’s expertise" -Sheila G.

"I had a great consultation experience with Eric and received clear, helpful information about moving to Portugal. He was knowledgeable, patient, and answered all my questions thoroughly. I left feeling much more confident and informed about the process. Highly recommend!" - BV

"Having someone who had been through the same struggles and had so many connections gave me the confidence not to give up. I don’t think I could have survived my first visa run without a trusted guide who had been in my shoes. With so much information out there and so many questions on my mind, having someone to rely on helped me overcome the hurdles of a new country and settle in quickly." -Yururia Z.

"My family and I wanted to make sure to let someone know that Bridgette was a pleasure to speak with. She answered every question and more, we were in between 2 countries and it meant a lot that Bridgette spoke to my family openly which was wonderful. Thank you G.L.A.D family and Bridgette for a nice consultation 🤗" - Chris P.

"I really wanted to travel. However, COVID just finished, and I was scared to alone. A friend introduced me to Sheila, who was very encouraging and gave me some options that were easier for me to get my head round, and because of that, I actually travelled by myself to Cape Verde to take part in some voluntary work. It was such a success, and I enjoyed it so much. I travelled more the following year and now I’m actually living my dream in Costa Rica." - Lusana C.

“I'm so glad that I talked to Eric [Zhang] before getting more serious about my move to China. I always thought that it might not be possible for me, but now I see that it might be the shift I've been looking for. He addressed my health concerns and his insight into the culture was immensely helpful." - MD.

"I had an hour consultation with Jasmine. I booked with her because I wanted to get the perspective of a single, black female living in South America. After having talked to Jasmine, I had a better understanding of cultural nuances, potential obstacles and hair care (which is huge for me). She also helped me to explore the range of housing possibilities around different cities in Peru! Truly an invaluable resource in my journey for solo travel and expatriate life" - SG

Chip and Lorice were instrumental in our successful adventures in Malaysia as Expats. They made sure we knew all the little details you don't think about prior to our arrival such as mail forwarding, sim card, Electronic Entry into the county, getting your stomach ready via probiotics, etc. They sent us videos and photos in advance to give a realistic insider view of Malaysia. They even gave us a list of their favorite restaurants on Penang Island to make sure we had tourist and "local" food options. Our transition would not have been half as successful without Chip and Lorice! - Anthony J.