<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Go Silver Oyster: Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your one-stop for travel resources, including discounts and fresh opportunities. Open new doors for adventure, safety, tech, and reckless shenanigans. ]]></description><link>https://www.gosilveroyster.com/s/resources</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xXZq!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc16c337f-37b8-4db6-a5a5-85873fd6f996_260x260.png</url><title>Go Silver Oyster: Resources</title><link>https://www.gosilveroyster.com/s/resources</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:19:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.gosilveroyster.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Sandi Solomonson]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[sandisolomonson@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[sandisolomonson@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Sandi Solomonson]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Sandi Solomonson]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[sandisolomonson@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[sandisolomonson@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Sandi Solomonson]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Your Relocation Scouting Trip: How to Avoid Falling in Love With the Wrong Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simple steps to ensure your move abroad is the right choice.]]></description><link>https://www.gosilveroyster.com/p/your-relocation-scouting-trip-how</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.gosilveroyster.com/p/your-relocation-scouting-trip-how</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sandi Solomonson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:41:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jq25!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffddb4bff-074a-4216-942f-01cfc1e33404_5040x3360.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most critical and misunderstood steps in any long-distance move is the <strong>scouting trip</strong>. Every year, millions of people relocate &#8212; not just to a new neighborhood, but across the country or overseas. Chances are you know someone considering a big move who could benefit from real, boots-on-the-ground insight before making an expensive, life-alteri&#8230;</p>
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