Chelsea Lambert

I'm Chelsea, an American expat who loves photography, beautiful buildings, and detailed itineraries. I'm passionate about helping others find the time, money, and courage to live and travel abroad.

When my husband and I decided to relocate from the US to London in 2018, nearly every person we told had the same reaction: “I wish I could do that, but [insert reason here]…”. They found the prospect of international adventure and travel exciting, but saw it as something that they could never achieve.

I, on the other hand, was certain since age 14 that I’d grow up and move to Europe. I’d like to say it was because of an inspirational book or life-altering experience, but it probably had more to do with the prospect of eating amazing pasta and getting lost in charming alleys.

I launched The Portable Wife to show people that, with the right planning, preparation, and motivation, seeing the world and moving abroad can become more than passing fantasies.