The TRUTH About Living in Uruguay as a Foreigner (My 2-Year Reality Check)

I moved to Montevideo, Uruguay over two years ago, and in this video, I’m opening up about what it’s really been like — the highs, the lows, the unexpected lessons, and the moments that nearly broke me... and the ones that made it all worth it 🇺🇾 From culture shocks and language barriers to homesickness, social media backlash, and starting over more than once — this is my unfiltered story of building a life far from everything I knew. 💭 In this video, I talk about: What surprised me most about living in Uruguay How the pandemic impacted my expat experience Struggling with Spanish, criticism, and loneliness Why I stayed — and what I’ve learned about myself along the way Whether you're thinking of moving abroad, living in Uruguay, or just curious about what it’s really like to start over in a foreign country, I hope this video gives you a little insight… and a lot of honesty. 💬 If this resonates, leave a comment. I’d love to hear your story, too. 🧡 Subscribe for more videos about expat life, Uruguay culture, and the messy, magical reality of starting over. 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎:   / maddieinmvd   ♥️ 𝒕𝒊𝒌𝒕𝒐𝒌:   / maddieinmvd   𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒎𝒆𝒅: February- March 2020 📆 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒄: