Many of us have dreamed of packing up and moving halfway across the world for a new adventure, but how many of us would actually do it?

It’s an inherently romantic idea: learning a new language, leaving the complications of your present circumstances behind for a simpler life, and immersing yourself in an entirely different culture. It’s also easier said than done, hence so few people actually do it. The logistical hurdles are countless, from being allowed residence to finding a job, but that’s part of the appeal for some people inclined toward flights of fancy.