We Left North Carolina for East Africa With 5 Kids… Best Decision Ever

Moving to East Africa with five kids was the best decision our family ever made. Hear the real story behind our big move. When we first told our friends and family that we were leaving North Carolina, they simply did not believe us. Many people assume relocating to Africa is impossible or too difficult, but we wanted to show what it is actually like to build a life on the continent. This story is about taking a leap of faith, choosing a different path for our children, and the reality of leaving everything we knew in America behind. We share our personal journey of becoming black expats and the process of settling into our new home. If you have ever considered life in Africa for your own family, this look at our transition from the US offers a perspective on the opportunities that await. Subscribe for more stories about our family in Africa, and tell us in the comments: what is the biggest thing holding you back from making a major life change? timestamp 000:00 – How Friends & Family Reacted to Moving to Africa 00:45 – Welcome to Rwanda | AFRICA First 54 01:12 – Why We Chose Rwanda Out of 54 African Countries 01:57 – First Impressions of Living in Rwanda 03:00 – Meet the Family: Leaving the US with 5 Kids 04:10 – The Kids Share Their Thoughts on Living in East Africa 05:45 – Why We Left America & Reconnected with Our Roots 06:22 – Breaking Myths: Reality vs. Stereotypes of Living in Africa 07:10 – The Hardest Part & Daily Lifestyle Differences 08:15 – Cost of Living in Rwanda for a Family of 7 ($2,000/Month Breakdown) 09:33 – Safety in Rwanda vs. Life in the United States 10:04 – Starting a Business & Travel Concierge in East Africa #MovingToAfrica #EastAfrica #Africa #FamilyInAfrica #NorthCarolina #BlackExpats #AmericanInAfrica #RelocatingToAfrica #LifeInAfrica #AFRICAFirst54