In this episode of The Danny and Riana Show, we break down our step-by-step 4-day framework to move out of our Los Angeles home as we prepare for our international relocation to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic!

From room-by-room decluttering and capsule wardrobes to packing high-end gaming PCs and hiring international movers, we share the realistic timeline of how we're managing the chaos with a growing family. Plus, we reflect on what it meant to buy our first LA home and what's next for our journey.

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Moving our growing family from Los Angeles to Punta Cana is full of moving parts and we’re breaking down the actual logistics! In this episode we walk through our multi-phase timeline from local rental to international shipping containers, flying to the Dominican Republic, to ANOTHER rental and finally building our dream home with Grupo Joseda.

We'll cover our spreadsheet system for categorizing what stays, gets sold, or travels on the plane (including PCs, baby gear, and essentials). Plus, Danny reads an inspiring letter from an expat listener who made the leap to living in Indonesia!

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In this episode of The Danny & Riana Show, we are sharing exclusive, on-the-ground showroom footage from our recent trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic!

We paid a visit to the developer’s office at Grupo Joseda to explore the high-end customization options available for our upcoming single-family home build. Join us as we check out custom tiles, soundproofing solutions, smart kitchen layouts, energy-efficient choices, and our full landscaping plan (including natural pest repellents and fruit trees!).

Building a custom home from the ground up for remote work, content creation, and family life comes with a lot of decisions, and we’re taking you along for every step of the journey.

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Are we crazy? We are officially closing on our Los Angeles home next month! 🏡 In this episode of The Danny and Riana Show, we dive deep into the real, unvarnished logistics of moving our family of three (soon to be four!) to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We share the exact quote we received from our moving company, Global Relocations, and break down the unexpected rules of international shipping. From the strict 5-year age limit on importing cars (which forced Riana to sell hers!) to the tricky customs taxes on collectibles and original packaging, we are sharing everything we've learned so far. Plus, we talk about our temporary rental phase, how we maximized our flight baggage limits, and why we are starting from scratch with tropical-friendly furniture. 🔔 Help us reach our goal! We want to hit 1,000 subscribers before we officially make the leap in December. Please like, subscribe, and share this video to help us beat the YouTube algorithm!

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Short episode this week! We are a little tired from our whirlwind trip to both Punta Cana amd Santo Domingo, so expect more details in next week's video. For now, we're giving a quick update on how things went, how they're going back here in Los Angeles, and exciting things coming up in the following weeks!

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Storytime! Danny finally made it to New York City to get his Dominican Republic citizenship papers - but it didn't exactly go as planned. Follow along with Danny's recounting as well as on-the-ground footage from the New York Knicks parade and hear how he navigated road closures, unusual traffic, and walls of crowds to get from City Hall to the Embassy & back. Also, get a sneak preview of some BIG NEWS coming up soon on this channel!

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More Americans are moving abroad than ever before - and it’s not just a feeling, the data completely backs it up. In this episode of The Danny and Riana Show, we dive into a striking report from Census.gov showing a massive 180 in net international migration, marking shifts not seen since the Great Depression.

From the ultra-wealthy turning to a $40 billion relocation industry to remote workers and families seeking a lower cost of living, a peaceful lifestyle, and accessible healthcare, the global exodus is real. We look at data for top destination hotspots like Portugal, Ireland, and Mexico, share striking stats from Gallup, and talk about our own ongoing journey as we prepare to expand our family and video game industry careers in the Dominican Republic!

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Articles Mentioned in This Episode

• Census Bureau Data
• Moneywise Article
• Wall Street Journal Piece
• AARO Expat Estimates

We are SO back! In this episode, we tackle the number one question we received from friends and industry colleagues over the Summer Game Fest and Xbox Showcase weekend: How are we going to keep attending major gaming events like GDC, DICE, and Summer Game Fest after we move to the Dominican Republic later this year?

We break down the travel logistics from Punta Cana (PUJ), share some exciting future plans about turning these work trips into global family adventures with the grandparents, and give a huge shout-out to the incredible gaming community that continues to inspire our journey.

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