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| Meet Salina : a life built around community in Madrid | 07 oct. 2026 | 00:34:16 | |
Meet Selena, an American expat who moved from Texas to Madrid at just 24, despite never having visited the city before. Eight years later, Selena is still living in Spain and has gone through quite the expat journey, from teaching English and learning Spanish to navigating multiple visas, building a community from scratch, and eventually switching to Spain’s digital nomad visa. In this episode, Selena shares what motivated her to leave the US and try life in Europe after a six-week backpacking trip opened her eyes to a different way of living. She talks about why the sense of community she discovered in Europe made such an impression on her, and how she took the leap to move to Madrid without knowing exactly what the future would look like.
Selena also talks about learning the local language and integrating into Spanish life, why she believes you can't really get by with English alone, and how learning Spanish has made everyday life, bureaucracy and finding accommodation much easier. We compare Madrid with other parts of Spain, talk about the slower pace of life, the importance of patience, and why expats should always have a Plan B, C and sometimes even D when it comes to bureaucracy and visas.
Selena's Madrid recommendations:
🎵 Selena's expat song: Vivir la Vida by Marc Anthony – a feel-good salsa track that captures the fun, energy and rhythm of life in Spain. If you're thinking about moving to Spain, starting a new life abroad, or simply wondering what it takes to build a life and community in another country, this episode is for you. Listen to the episode and discover Selena's journey from Texas to Madrid! Follow for more expat stories: Credits: Intro outro Ice tea, Not the king Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Urmi: From Italy to Montreal, Finding Home Across Cultures | 02 sept. 2026 | 00:33:52 | |
Meet with Urmi, an Italian with Bengali roots who grew up in Italy, spent time in the UK, and has now been living in Montreal, Canada for the past decade. Urmi is a Third Culture Kid, and her story is one of navigating different identities. Growing up with Bengali parents in Italy, she experienced a “dual life”: one version of herself at school and another at home. She shares the challenges of feeling both Italian and not quite Italian, while also feeling different within her Bengali community. We follow her journey from Sicily to Northern Italy, then to the UK as a teenager, before she eventually made the move to Canada — this time entirely by her own choice. Montreal turned out to be a surprising fit. Urmi talks about discovering a city that is deeply multicultural and bilingual, where she now works in French despite having studied in English. She also shares the little things that help her recreate a feeling of home. We also dive into working in Canada, including some important advice for anyone hoping to build a career in Montreal. Urmi explains why networking, LinkedIn, professional references and mentorship can be particularly important in the Canadian job market — and why being able to work in both French and English can make a major difference in Quebec. And as a TCK, does she see Montreal as her final home? Not necessarily. We talk about the idea that once you've grown up moving, you may always keep the door open to another country, another opportunity and another adventure. In this episode, we talk about:
📍 Urmi's Montreal recommendations:
🎵 Urmi's Expat Song: Perdono — Tiziano Ferro 🎙️ Urmi's podcast: Stories Beyond Borders — a podcast exploring immigration stories, Third Culture Kids, identity and the meaning of home. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and follow Meet the Expats on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for more stories from people building lives across borders. Follow for more expat stories: 📱TikTok Credits: Intro outro Ice tea, Not the king Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Dennison: Life Beyond the Golden Visa | 01 juil. 2026 | 00:27:07 | |
Meet Denison Smith, an American novelist who recently traded the wide-open landscapes of New Mexico for the rolling countryside of Portugal’s Alentejo region. In this episode, Denison shares the story behind her move from the United States to Portugal, a journey that was years in the making thanks to Portugal’s Golden Visa program. What started as an “insurance policy” gradually became a life-changing decision, prompted by political shifts in the U.S., a desire for new possibilities, and the opportunity to build a slower, more intentional life abroad. We talk about the realities of relocating to Portugal, from navigating Portuguese bureaucracy and learning the language in a rural community to buying a home in the Alentejo and finding an unexpected network of artists, creatives, and fellow internationals living off the beaten path. Denison also reflects on the challenges of importing her car, surviving one of Portugal’s wettest winters in recent memory, and adapting to a culture where things happen face-to-face and at a very different pace. Along the way, we discuss what makes Portugal so appealing to expats: the warmth of local communities, the slower rhythm of life, the sense of trust between neighbors, and the beauty of living in a place where human connection still comes first. Denison also introduces her newly released novel, The Westward Hours, a speculative fiction story that explores climate change, political upheaval, resilience, and humanity’s relationship with the land. Interestingly, the themes of the novel mirror many of the reasons that ultimately led him to make the move to Portugal. If you're considering moving to Portugal, curious about life in the Alentejo, or interested in hearing an honest account of starting over abroad later in life, this episode is full of insights, stories, and practical realities. 📖 Denison's book: The Westward Hours by Denison Smith Restaurant recommendation: Howard's Folly 🎤Expat song: Que Sera Sera by Doris Day (from The Man Who Knew Too Much) Follow for more expat stories: 📱TikTok Credits: Intro outro Ice tea, Not the king Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Amanda: from nomadic lifestyle to settled down in Copenhagen | 13 mai 2026 | 00:29:43 | |
Meet Amanda, Who at the age of 17 started a nomadic lifestyle, bartending across 10 different countries, seizing every opportunity, before settling down with her family in Copenhagen. Amanda shares her reverse culture shock when moving back to the US, and more about life, culture shocks and the wonderful work-life balance in Denmark. Follow for more expat stories: 📱TikTok Credits: Intro outro Ice tea, Not the king Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Maddalena : dating as an expat | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:22:38 | |
Meet Maddalena, an Italian relationship and dating coach now living in London, whose expat journey took her from a small town in Southern Italy to Dublin, Rome, and eventually London. In this episode, Maddalena shares how living abroad transformed not only her life, but also her approach to love, dating, and emotional connection. Dublin became her turning point. What started as an exciting new chapter quickly turned into a deeper personal journey. Away from her support system, Maddalena began noticing repeating patterns in her relationships — idealising partners, confusing chemistry with compatibility, and unconsciously building emotional barriers to protect herself. “When you are abroad you build a barrier unconsciously… this barrier makes you feel stronger and independent, but at the same time it blocks intimacy.” Through self-reflection, journaling, and learning to lower those emotional walls, Maddalena began to understand how expat life can amplify existing patterns. Loneliness, independence, and uncertainty often create a push-and-pull dynamic: wanting connection while simultaneously keeping people at a distance. She also shares powerful insights into common expat dating patterns:
“Chemistry is a spark, but it's not everything… Alignment is knowing your values, your non-negotiables, and asking deeper questions.” Today in London, Maddalena feels more grounded. Now a relationship coach, she helps expat women navigate dating abroad, gain awareness of their patterns, and create meaningful relationships built on emotional availability and alignment. Whether you're newly abroad, navigating loneliness, or simply curious about how expat life shapes relationships, this episode offers thoughtful reflections and practical advice on dating while living internationally. 🎧 Expat Songs
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| Meet Yolanda: from loneliness to belonging in the US | 01 avr. 2026 | 00:43:40 | |
Meet Yolanda, a global expat who has relocated six times across the world before eventually settling in California — what started as a one-year adventure turned into 16 years, two children, and a deep journey of rebuilding home from scratch. In this episode, Yolanda shares how she and her husband moved to the U.S. after winning the Green Card lottery, chasing sunshine and a new adventure. But beyond the excitement of Yosemite road trips and the honeymoon phase of expat life, reality soon set in: loneliness, cultural differences, and the unexpected challenge of building a life — not just living in a new place. Yolanda opens up about the emotional side of relocating: missing the sounds of city life, struggling with surface-level friendships, and becoming a new mother far from family support. She explains how she navigated homesickness, built meaningful rituals, and intentionally created community — from coffee shop routines to long walks with her baby, and eventually returning to university at Berkeley to reconnect with purpose and people. This conversation explores the deeper side of expat life:
Yolanda also shares how understanding cultural differences, including what she calls a “stranger-danger” mindset in the U.S., helped her stop taking things personally and instead build authentic relationships intentionally. This episode is a thoughtful and honest conversation about identity, resilience, and the work required to truly feel at home abroad. Whether you're considering a move, newly relocated, or years into expat life, Yolanda’s experience is full of relatable insights and practical inspiration. Café & Bar Recommendations (California – Marin County & Napa Area)
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| Meet Cécile: rediscovering France | 11 mars 2026 | 00:33:30 | |
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| Meet Shannon: building her small business in Germany | 18 févr. 2026 | 00:24:48 | |
Meet Shannon,
Originally from the San Francisco area, Shannon moved to Germany for what was meant to be a temporary chapter. Fourteen years later, she’s still there, raising a family and running her own aesthetics business from the ground up. In this episode, we talk about navigating entrepreneurship abroad, dealing with German bureaucracy, learning the language while building a client base, and adapting to cultural differences without losing yourself. Shannon shares the reality of starting a business as an expat woman in Germany, the importance of community (especially when friendships come and go), and how she blended her American personality with German culture to create a business that truly works—for her and her clients. An honest, warm conversation about resilience, identity, and building something of your own far from home. 📍 Location Recommendations (Germany)
🎶 Expat Song
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| Meet Josh: Community Building on the French Riviera | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:28:16 | |
Meet Josh, Entrepreneur, community builder, and Dutch expat who turned isolation on the French Riviera into connection, and a thriving international community. Joshua moved to the South of France in 2018 with his wife, chasing a better quality of life, sunshine, and a slower pace. What he didn’t expect was how isolating life abroad could feel, even in one of the most beautiful regions in the world. In this episode, we talk about
🎤Song Tell Ol’ Bill - Alternate version by Bob Dylan: https://open.spotify.com/track/4UFz15tiyxEV8w70Az6GtN?si=Rxnj3klnSPiKVVxdhXxTIA 🍕Restaurant recommendations in Cagnes-sur-Mer. La Spiaggia : https://www.laspiaggiaplage.com/ Le Bistrot de la Marine: https://lebistrotdelamarine.fr/ Next Locals website: https://nextlocals.com/ Follow for more expat stories: 📱TikTok Credits: Intro outro Ice tea, Not the king Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Zach and Anna: making it easy for expats to move with StartAbroad | 07 janv. 2026 | 00:31:07 | |
Meet Zach and Anna, Serial expats and founders of StartAbroad, a relocation company built from real-life experience moving abroad, sometimes with support, sometimes completely on their own. From the Dominican Republic to Kenya, Rwanda, an unexpected year stuck in the US during Covid, and finally settling in Costa Rica, Zach and Anna share the highs, lows, and emotional rollercoaster of expat life. We talk about culture shock, common expat mistakes, outdated information, scams, and why moving without the right support can quickly become overwhelming. They also explain why they created StartAbroad, the kind of practical and emotional support expats really need, and what it means to truly adapt to a new culture, especially when raising a child abroad. Costa Rica Recommendations
Expat Song
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| Meet Tracey: identity shifts and finding home in your body | 03 déc. 2025 | 00:33:42 | |
Meet Tracey, Relocation coach, somatic practitioner, and six-time expat who has turned “trying it for three months” into a life philosophy. In this episode, we explore what it really means to build home within yourself—especially when life (and identity) keeps shifting with every move. Tracey takes us through her first unexpected opportunity at just 16, the resilience she discovered in herself, and the massive identity shift that unfolded years later in Canada, where she learned that relocation doesn’t fix what hurts, it magnifies it. We dive into her FEEL framework for processing emotions abroad, the five emotional phases of relocation, how to recognise when it’s time to move on, and why true belonging has more to do with your inner landscape than your postcode. She also shares her favourite New York spots (get ready for tacos + crepe cakes!) and the expat song that anchors her to our shared humanity. Short, deep, and soul-stretching—this one is for anyone navigating the messy middle of expat life. Footnotes & Links Tracey’s Recommendations in New York:
Her Expat Song:
Resources Mentioned: Contact Tracey: www.traceyzhang.com
Related article: Identity shifts abroad Youtube video: https://youtu.be/wPcHq5IiAqk Follow for more expat stories: 📱TikTok Credits: Intro outro Ice tea, Not the king Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Nancy: dealing with grief abroad | 05 nov. 2025 | 00:39:15 | |
Meet Nancy, After two decades of living abroad in Switzerland and Denmark, Nancy opens up about navigating grief as an expat — balancing a global career in biotech with the heartbreak of losing loved ones from afar. She shares how returning to the U.S. reshaped her sense of home, what helped her cope with loss overseas, and how she found purpose again by building a new life (and business) back in Montana. We discuss:
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| Meet Megan: learning languages and building confidence | 15 oct. 2025 | 00:29:43 | |
Meet Megan, From starting out as an au pair in Germany to running her own language coaching business, Megan talks about how travel shaped her career, changed her mindset, her top tips for learning languages, and why confidence is the secret to better communication. We discuss:
Megan’s Mexico Picks:
The expat song: Leaving on a jet plane, by John Denvers Find Megan: Megalanguagecoach Related articles: Moving abroad when you don't speak the language Video: https://youtu.be/GL3_KG17BnY Take online language classes with Lingoda Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Dr Elefant-Yanni: the affective toll of expat life | 24 sept. 2025 | 00:32:41 | |
Meet Dr. Elefant Yanni, a Swiss psychologist now based in Singapore, who has built a career helping expats and international couples navigate the highs and lows of life abroad. From her first move to Canada, then Korea, and now Singapore, Dr. Yanni shares how each relocation shaped her understanding of relationships, resilience, and the invisible bonds between expats. In this conversation, we dive into the realities of expat life—the loneliness of the “trailing spouse,” the provider complex that can strain couples, and the small daily habits that keep love and family strong when everything around you changes. With practical tips on making friends, cherishing couple time, and knowing when to seek support, this episode is a gentle reminder that while expat life can be challenging, it’s also a unique chance to grow, connect, and rediscover yourself. Footnotes
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| Meet Rekha: making nomad life easy for families | 03 sept. 2025 | 00:35:50 | |
Meet Rehka, Co-founder of Boundless Life, a program that helps families live, learn, and work abroad together. From childhood trips and student exchanges to creating a whole new way of schooling on the road, Rekha shares her journey to building a community where children thrive and parents connect while traveling the world. She tells us about the spark that inspired Boundless Life, what a day in their schools looks like, and the magic of building deep friendships across cultures. ✨ Rekha’s recommendations:
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| Meet Tim: reuniting with his family in Mexico | 13 août 2025 | 00:32:58 | |
Meet Tim, Who met his Mexican wife at work in the US, at the time none spoke each other's language, but still they pushed through one word at the time. His wife, who already had children back in Mexico, had to go back to take care of them, and that's when their 18 year long distance relationship started, with children that he did not see grow up. During those 18 years, Tim managed to go visit her in Mexico 3 times, this by walking, yes walking across the US, until he eventually moved full time to Acapulco a year ago. He's now discovered a completely different life, far from the confort and safety he knew in the US but will finally be present throughout his newborn's life. His recommendations: Sharon's Renacimento location https://www.sharons.mx/ Song: El Pipazo de la Simon Bolivar https://youtube.com/watch?v=rX3ZgGhbEDc&si=1WKggaJedu1kKl3L Website: www.familyreunitenetwork.com Amazon Book: https://a.co/d/5TLZyhu Instagram: @familyreunite Facebook: @tscottfamilyreunite Tiktok: @familyreunite Youtube: @familyreunite Related article To support the podcast: https://en.tipeee.com/meet-the-expats Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Tsahia: back to her studies in Paris | 09 juil. 2025 | 00:38:04 | |
Meet Tsahia, After years of working in the healthcare sector in the US, it was time for a change: a Luxury Marketing Masters in Paris, her dream city. In this episode Tsahia shares her culture shocks regarding life in Paris and differences in the educational system. We also discuss the similarities and differences with Emily in Paris, the fashion style and how she made friends through communities and her open spirit. Her recommendations:
🎤 Expat song, I'm gonna to it my way. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Natasha: from NYC to following her dream to live in London | 28 mai 2025 | 00:29:20 | |
Meet Natasha, She left Russia with her family to move to Boston, despite the US not being her dream country. After finding a contract there, and trying to fit in to the culture, she moved on her own to New York, where she discovered a vibrant and buzzing city. 4 years in, it was time for a change and to live her dream: move to London. In this episode we discuss
Her NYC recommendations:
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| Meet Angela: questions to ask as an expat parent | 02 avr. 2025 | 00:34:30 | |
Meet Angela, New Yorker now living in Brussels, Belgium. After a layoff as a teacher in the US, Angela decided to make her first move abroad to South Korea. As South Korea did not "feel like real life", as in she did not see herself settling there for good, The Netherlands seemed like a good option for her. She moved there, and set up her business discovered the local culture for a few years before moving next door to Brussels with her partner, but this time pregnant. In this episode she shares her tips to settle in a new culture and welcome a child, also how important it is important to communicate with your partner your expectations and boundaries for life abroad, and life abroad with children, moreover when both of you come from different cultures. Her recommendations in Brussels 🎶 Jazz at L'archiduc Jazz 🥩 Have diner at Saint Géry Expat song, Adventure of a lifetime by Coldplay Find Angela: https://www.expatparentingcollective.com/ Related article: Expat parenting tips Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Tu-Oanh: co-founder of Carom, or how to build your social network | 05 mars 2025 | 00:24:22 | |
Meet Tu-Oahn, Half French half American, she grew up between France and Tahiti where she had family, before moving off to Los Angeles living the American teenage and college dream. She is now back in France, where she joined Ayoub as co-founder of Carom, a unique social networking app designed to connect you with like-minded individuals who share your interests and activities. As an expat and as an adult, meeting new people or just connecting with your friends to go out to restaurants or events is harder. Carom enables these connections around cultural, foodie, and sports activities. Her recommendations in Paris
Song Max Richter the Four seasons Learn more about Carom: https://caromapp.page.link/okRuxdSm7cUU5nWz5 Related article: 10 proven ways to make friends as an expat Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Fiorenza: juggling multiple cultures in London | 15 janv. 2025 | 00:34:43 | |
Meet Fiorenza, Expat in London for 14 years now, she shares her love for languages and how she is juggling her Italian and french roots while living in London bringing up two kids who are embracing all the cultures and languages they are surrounded with and making them their own. We dive into education differences in France, Italy and the UK. how Fiorenza has become so attached to vibrant London and of course she shares her recommendations for the city. Sky garden for food with amazing views Lockdown Bakehouse bakery for the best croissant Carte blanche: the parks in London Hampstead Heath The expat song: Growing up by Run River North https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz4ZOAsjW6g Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Taha: when exile leads to the Dissident Club | 25 sept. 2024 | 00:34:29 | |
Meet Taha Siddiqui, Pakistani award-winning journalist, he has been living in exile in Paris since 2018, following a kidnapping attempt. Listen to his journey from fleeing Pakistan, to finding exile in France with his family, and building a new life by founding the Dissident Club, a Parisian cultural bar open to all. His recommendations: 🥩 Eat at a Bouillon in Paris (Bouillon Chartier, Bouillon Julien, Bouillon Pigalle) for traditional food in a lively art deco hall Have a stroll and picnic along Canal de l'Ourqq His song Liquid Spirit by Gregory Porter 📚Find his book here Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Marc: Expat Experts in Athens | 21 août 2024 | 00:35:26 | |
Meet Marc, Fellow Expat podcaster he has moved his life twice now, in two very different situations. In this episode he shares how he left is native Spain, to settle in Frankfurt, Germany, with only 2 weeks notice 😱, as a job opportunity came up, and then a few years later, this time in a remote job he followed his partner who had an opportunity in Athens. Now settled in Athens he shares his insights on Greek life: the slow way of life of the city, and the small-town vibes each neighborhood has to offer. His recommendations in Athens: 🌯 Lostre Kuisina for Greek cuisine His song 🎤 from the band Social Waste Listen to his podcast Expat Experts Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Mariam: TCK and multicultural expat family | 19 juin 2024 | 00:36:36 | |
Meet Mariam, Pakistani, TCK and eternal expat, Mariam has lived in over 10 countries: moving alone, moving with her husband, and later moving as a multicultural family with their three children. Together, with her German-Italian husband, they have found different ways to bring their own cultures into their children's lives, creating traditions and some stability, all while embracing what each country has to bring. Each creating their own Mola as she likes to describe a TCKs identity. As her expat life evolved, Mariam found new ways to reinvent herself and shifted her career towards writing. In this episode, she shares the story behind her novel The Guilty Can't Say Goodbye, a love letter to Portugal, and the relationships between three expat women with their own secrets, guilt, and hopes for a new life. Now in Cascais, Portugal her recommendations are ☕ Lusophonica café and radio for the best flat white in town 🐟 Surpresa grill for fresh seafood Two expat songs 🎤 No roots Alice Merton This City by Sam Fischer, Related articles More about Mariam here Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Sibylle: Immigrant in New York making dreams come true | 29 mai 2024 | 00:46:13 | |
Meet Sibylle Eschapasse, After living the island life during part of her studies, she moved to New York to start a new life and settle. In this episode she shares
Expat song: Empire State of Mind by Alicia Keys Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Daniella: finding roots in La Rochelle | 08 mai 2024 | 00:30:46 | |
Meet Daniella, Half American, half Swedish, and part Malawi, she is the definition of multi-cultural. In this episode she shares her struggle to understand her identity and the multiple moves she made as a young woman eager to discover the world and what it has to offer. After a couple of years in the US running after bills, she made the move to Sweeden for a new start in life, enrolled in University, and moved to a few other European countries before settling in France to join her partner in life. They spent a couple of years in Paris suburbs, and then decided on La Rochelle as a compromise to life abroad to settle their roots in a small city by the sea. Her recommendations for La Rochelle 🍸 Curious bar for interesting cocktails 🍷 Bons vivants for their wine selection 🌶️ Les petits clous restaurant 🍦 Romeo ice cream 🎤 Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Josh & Kalie: Expats Everywhere | 27 mars 2024 | 00:37:58 | |
Meet Josh and Kalie, In their 20s they decided to go live abroad together, and then expat life just never stopped. They traveled from country to country, leveling up as English teachers, until it was time to move on to a new project and go back to Europe. They are now living in Portugal, and have launched Expats Everywhere, helping aspiring expats make the move. Recommendations: ☕ SO coffee roasters O Buraco restaurant Brasau restaurant FC porto stadium Covello park Check out their Youtube channel Related articles: 25 essential expat questions to ask Take online language classes with Lingoda Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Elena: how to learn languages with a method | 06 mars 2024 | 00:31:50 | |
Meet Elena, In her late teens she left Russia for a few months exchange in the US and hated it! But having met the love of her life there, she took it upon herself to go back and go to college there. Fast forward 18 years later she has settled there, overcome all the challenges and now moved to France with her family. This new move came with it's own challenges such as language, culture and of course a new way of life. On her 5th language now Elena shares her foolproof method to learn and a little more about her upcoming l 5-day free language challenge https://lgelena.com/language-flow-blueprint-challenge/ website Recommendations ☕ Mokxa for wonderful coffee 🌳 Take a stroll along the Rhone and Saone 🎤 Song: Mon ami by Serena x Adrea Banuti To get in touch with Elena: Website https://lgelena.comMy Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foreign-language-roadmap/id1725992122 Related articles: Moving abroad when you don't speak the language Take online language classes with Lingoda Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Terry: Expat adventures in Africa | 17 janv. 2024 | 00:30:38 | |
Meet Terry, Who initially moved abroad to understand her ancestors past, she fell in love with travelling and followed her husband throughout his postings in Africa in the midst of the AIDS pandemic. In this episode, she shares:
You can find more of her stories in her latest book: Circling Home, What I learned by living elsewhere Her recommendations: 🇨🇭in Switzerland
🇹🇿 Zanzibar
Her song by Karolina by Awilo Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Jessica: building and maintaining relationships as an expat | 13 déc. 2023 | 00:30:28 | |
Meet Jessica, Life and career coach, Jessica is an expat living in Dubaï. After several years spent in Spain, in the hospitality industry, she met her now husband and moved to Dubaï together. In this episode she shares - the decision process to move to Dubaï with her partner, how this was a joint and timely decision that served both of them - how to maintain and nurture long distance relationships with loved ones - how to network in Dubaï Her recommendations include : Attiko, restaurant for beautiful views and wonderful food Her song, by Coldplay x Chainsmokers Something just like this related articles 10 proven ways to make friends abroad For 20% off the first month of your Lingoda subscription, use this link: https://try.lingoda.com/Expats or the promo code EXPATS If you want to contribute to the podcast, check out this page: https://fr.tipeee.com/meet-the-expats/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Carlos: battling depression with a new life in Germany | 22 nov. 2023 | 00:35:52 | |
Meet Carlos Baker, Artist, and author, he shares his atypical life starting with a life changing childhood. We then move on to his struggle with depression and how moving to Germany with his wife and children was the change he needed. With this move came a new lifestyle, as he became a stay at home dad looking after his 4 four children. In the small town of Minden and surroundings, he recommends: - Paradiso italian restaurant 🍝 - Schafers brot bakery for bread rolls 🍞 And surprisingly his expat song is Sponge Bob https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He-LBIyBUz8 Related articles: Dealing with emotional burnout Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Lucy: making her way to Canada | 01 nov. 2023 | 00:35:13 | |
Meet Lucy Jeon, Korean young woman, expat podcaster and founder of HeyGlobally. Early on, she knew deep down she wanted to live in North America, Korea was just too small and traditional for her. In this episode learn how she worked her way over to Canada, where she now feels "comfortable" as she says. Listen as we explore: - Culture shock even though you move to a nearby country - How strangely you can feel less lonely alone abroad then in your home country - How her expectations prior to moving to a new country changed throughout the years She shares her recommendations in Singapore: Atlas, Gin Bar for fancy cocktails🍸 in Toronto: try the apple fritters 🍎 at The Fourth Man in the Fire Pizzeria Check out the beach area in Toronto Her expat breakdown song is Big girls don't cry by Fergie Listen to Lucy's podcast here: https://www.lucyjeon.com/podcast Lingoda's November 2023 👻 offer, get 20euros off with the MEETTHEEXPATS promo code, sign up here: https://try.lingoda.com/MeetTheExpats Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Robert: a 70s' nomad settles for life in Japan | 11 oct. 2023 | 00:37:27 | |
Meet Robert Norris, A conscientious Vietnam war objector and author of The Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don't Rise: Pentimento Memories of Mom and Me. In this episode he shares the stories of his travels around Europe and the world, roadtripping from France to Iran, until he decides to settle in Japan where he moves his way up from a simple teaching job on a student Visa to full-time dean and eventually retired with a pension in a small city close to Fukuoka. His recommendations for Japan: 🐟 Log House Alaska for smoked salmon 🎶 Road by Takahashi George To learn more about Robert and his books, click here Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Ann Marie: giving back in San Miguel de Allende | 20 sept. 2023 | 00:32:22 | |
Meet Ann Marie, American expat living in San Miguel de Allende, Ann Marie left on a sabbatical to test living there with her husband, years later they are still there living their dream among the artistic community. Very she quickly she got involved in the local community helping build houses with Casita Linda and then launching Mano Amiga to empower women through microloans for their small businesses. Recently she wrote a novel The broken hummingbird the story of an american woman moving abroad to fix her marriage and finding her new path. Tips in San Miguel de Allende: San Miguel Life: https://www.sanmiguellife.com/blog Academia Internacional de San Miguel de Allende: https://academiasanmiguel.org/ Atrio Restaurant https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g151932-d13316579-Reviews-Atrio-San_Miguel_de_Allende_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast.html No Volveré (Pedro Infante) https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=no+volvere+pedro+infante+video&view=detail&mid=D82AA859D0C4C1F2366FD82AA859D0C4C1F2366F&FORM=VIRE Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet the Lovers: expats go dating | 30 août 2023 | 00:26:23 | |
Meet the lovers, In this special episode, we talk about love ❤️ and dating abroad. I interviewed 3 expats Laurie, David and Sangra at a Pitch Dating event in Paris, and they shared their dating stories; 1. Laurie, founder of 💕 Pitch Dating tells us about this fun concept of meeting new people and what it was like dating Swedes in London 2. David tells us about the 👻 scary dating world in Paris with mixed lines and the importance the friend circle plays when it comes to dating a REAL Parisian 3. Sadra shares the differences between dating 🇺🇸 American boys vs 🇫🇷 French boys and how things seem to go a lot faster in France, and a juicy Italian first date gone wrong
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| Meet Philippe & Anne-Mathilde: Couple in Miami | 26 juil. 2023 | 00:34:45 | |
Meet Philippe & Anne-Mathilde, In this episode the french couple shares their surprises, challenges, discoveries and adventures along their first expat adventure in Miami. We explore what each other's expectations with this trip was as well as their own motivations to take the leap. Both also share their discovery of the latin culture and recommendations: - 🍸 bar: Botanico gin in Coconut grove - 🐟 restaurant Aromas del Peru for ceviche and https://bullagastrobar.com/Bulla gastrobar for spanish tapas - Winwood district upcoming neighborhood - Key Biscayne beach 🎶 Songs Welcome to Miami by Will Smith Cody Johnson Till you can't Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Nicole: music in Malagà | 05 juil. 2023 | 00:34:24 | |
Meet Nicole, An american young woman living in Malaga, Spain for the past few years. In this episode, she shares her love for latin culture and how she improved her spanish and adjusted to the slow-paced life, but also the story behind the local traditional music Verdiales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1mOsB1AXwo&list=RDQMAFekszLRTH4&start_radio=1 Her recommendations: La Tranca : bar with old records El Pimpi : one of the oldest wine bars, now co-owned by Antonio Banderas Botanical Jardim Song: Alba by Antionio flores Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Mike: expat taxes | 14 juin 2023 | 00:33:25 | |
Meet Mike, Former expat, he has lived across the globe, and now back in Michigan is CEO of Greenback Expat Tax Services. In this special episode, he shares his experience abroad and the results of the recent 2023 Expat Trends Survey built by Greenback. The survey, conducted among over 3,200 US expats across 122 countries, provides invaluable insights into the lives and sentiments of the growing expat community. Mike also shares his recommendations across the globe 🌏 ☕ Coffees in South Korea, pick your theme or animal, name it you will find one to your tast 🍣 Food in Japan, any small convenience store will actually have very fresh and good food for a bargain 🦓 His carte blanche is going on a safari in Africa to feel the magic and go back to childhood His expat song, or should I say his guilty pleasure is Baby by Justin Bieber as a reminder of the kids singing and dancing in Tonga. Need help with your taxes? get help from Greenback Tax Services Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Laurel: finding her place through the library volunteers | 31 mai 2023 | 00:36:10 | |
Meet Laurel, Childrens author now based in Germany for over 10 years, she shares her arrival in the small city of Bonn and how she made her place in this little town by taking part in the things she loves: books and gardening. Indeed she joined the library as a volunteer and very quickly became a part of the community, same by joining the shared gardens and growing her vegetables she has been able to share with experiences with both the locals and migrants of the town. Her recommendations Bar: 5 Senses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5senses_espressobar/ Restaurant: Früh am Dom (Cologne): https://www.frueh-am-dom.de/brauhaus.html Expat song: "Blessed Be Your Name" by Matt Redman Beethoven's Für Elise --Bonn is Beethoven's birthplace and the ice cream truck plays the first line over and over. Carte blanche: Botanischer Garten (Uni Bonn) https://www.botgart.uni-bonn.de/en For a free copy of Trouble with Parsnips, click here: https://mybookcave.com/direct/trouble-with-parsnips/ (limited offer to 30 days) Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Fred: from Expat life to Coco Living | 17 mai 2023 | 00:23:55 | |
Meet Fred, TCK and former expat, after traveling the world for work, staying in hotels and short term rentals, he settles back in Paris and enters the real estate industry: this is the premises of Coco. In this episode he shares how he founded Coco Living with the wish of reinventing life in the city of Paris. Coco offers furnished apartment rentals, access to co-working spaces and events to create meaningful connections between internationals. Socialize with like-minded entrepreneurs and creatives in Paris! Try his favorite places 🥩 Le Dauphin 💃 Bonnie for a full night out with the best views of Paris The expat song Puisque tu pars , Jean-Jaques Goldman If you want to contribute to the podcast, tips against shout outs can be made through Tipee Related article https://meet-the-expats.com/expat-tips/10-ways-to-make-friends-abroad/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Dian: from nobel prize to kindergarden teacher in Thailand at 60 | 19 avr. 2023 | 00:31:22 | |
Meet Dian, Dian was a senior scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where she contributed to the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize–winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. 🌱 After her early retirement, she decided to live the adventure abroad with her husband as english teachers. Little did they know they would end up in Thailand teaching kindergarten children! 🐥 In this episode, she shares how she approached life abroad at 60, adjusted to an entirely new work environment, to say the least, and navigated her life back in the US a year later, publishing her memoir: Kindergarten at 60 📗 Her recommendations are:
🎵 And her mediation song breathing in, breathing out Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Susan: finding your sober tribe | 05 avr. 2023 | 00:30:30 | |
Meet Susan, Irish expat in France for decades, Susan tells us how a love story turned her vacation in Paris into a lifetime in France ❤️ Having spent the different stages of her life abroad, she shares how she went from party Susan to motherhood and how that impacted her social life but also how drinking became a form of self-care. She gives us practical tips to be aware of our drinking habits, especially when abroad in cultures that put drinking at the center of social interactions and how to find both yourself and the tribe that fits you. Paris recommendations: - Au petit fer à cheval traditional café restaurant in the center of the Marais - Le paon qui boit: sober drinks store Song: Me too by Megan Trainor Find Susan at: https://www.sharpsensecoaching.com/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Giulia: living her almost unplanned project in the US | 08 mars 2023 | 00:33:20 | |
Meet Giulia, Italian young woman, who after a first experience in India and in Colombia, decided Italy would not be for the rest of her life. So with her husband, they planned their escape together, and landed on the US early this year. In this episode, Giulia shares how for once in her life she has no plan and is letting herself live and adapt, her culture shocks and how she is growing in this new culture. Follow her adventures on her Youtube Channel The Unplaned Project and try her recommendations - Restaurant Palo for Spanish food - Groceries: Wholefoods for organic food and Trader Joe for international Her song sang by her husband Iris To contribute to the podcast, Tipee here Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Gal and Maayan: sisters embracing change! | 15 févr. 2023 | 00:36:14 | |
Meet Gal and Mayan 🍉 Two sisters who grew up in constant change back and forth between Israel and France and embraced this change early on, making it a part of their lifestyle and live by the motto: see everything as an opportunity, make things happen! 💪 After multiple moves throughout their adult life, they are now both settled in Paris, and running Smoozitive together, helping women live their best life abroad. Recommendations 🍕 Pasta fresco to get a ta ste of Italy 🍃 île de la Cité for a meditative walk Song: Look for the good by Jason Mraz To learn more about them check out their website related article: 25 essential expat questions to ask Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Andrea: flying her wings across the world | 01 févr. 2023 | 00:33:30 | |
Meet Andrea, From Northern Ireland, at the early age of 21, without knowing anything about the UAE, she flew off to become an air hostess at Emirates ✈️ from there, she kept on traveling and living in new countries in the UAE, but also in the US with a husband and child this time, in Australia, Japan. She is now recently back in the UK, much closer to home, but perhaps this is the most challenging move. We discover that the challenges can sometimes be things that we don't necessarily think about at first, like just having to drive everywhere can block your independence. Close to Cambridge, she shares her recommendations: 🧘♀️ Banatyne gym for yoga and bodypump and her song, Desert Rose by Sting to dream of the Dubaî deserts Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Mikkel: an expat building a new type of schools | 18 janv. 2023 | 00:32:56 | |
Meet Mikkel, He has been travelling the world non stop for 20 years and an expat all over the globe. In this episode he shares
Learn more about Mikkel here https://expatmoney.com/about-us , and about the school program here Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Pauline: THE podcast host and TCK | 04 janv. 2023 | 00:49:11 | |
Meet Pauline, Third Culture Kid and host of this podcast. This week I'm in the 🔥 hot seat and talk through my childhood as a french girl in Ireland and South Africa, how I moved on my own terms later on, surprisingly back to Ireland ☘️, and also my return to France after all those years, my reverse culture shock and of course, the genesis of this podcast 🎙️ I'll share some tips to get through RCS and my favorite spots in Paris ☕ Voie 15 a café and co-working space on the green belt with lovely terrace away from all cars 🌮 Bazurto for Co lombian tapas and a fun night vibe 🔥 Le Cheval Blanc for a fancy coffee with a view in a 5 star hotel 🎤 My good vibe song I know there's gonna be good times Related article: Moving home as an expat, the story of my repatriation & reverse culture shock Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Stephen: citizenship vs residency to live your life abroad | 07 déc. 2022 | 00:40:55 | |
Meet Stephen, Who takes us to France, Paris where he has been living for over 10 years. From his experience of moving he shares his tips before a move:
And his parisian recommendations: ☕ Cafe Pure for a casual parisian café, featured in the romantic movie Before Sunset 🌳 La promenade plantée for a stroll in the city And his song is the opening music and scene to Midnight in Paris for a stroll in the city Check out Stephens courses for your dream life abroad here and get an extra free consultation call with him. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Faiza: anchoring friendships in Hong Kong | 23 nov. 2022 | 00:27:01 | |
Meet Faiza, Pakistani serial expat. Despite having moved her family and life several times, this last move to Hong-Kong was by far the most challenging. She explains how the Covid restrictions challenged their arrival and integration into the city. She overcame these and came to love her time in Hong Kong by:
Recommendations in Hong Kong 🍸 Argo bar in the Four Seasons for amazing views 🌮 Coa bar and restaurant 🍤 Hutong Sezchua n restaurant 🍲 Punjab Club the only P akistani Michelin Star Carte blanche go for a hike in the peak area to get city and sea views Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||
| Meet Vangile: learning to budget to live the nomad life | 02 nov. 2022 | 00:40:11 | |
Meet Vangile, Who has been living the nomad life for years 🌎 After struggling with money trauma, she now masters her budgets and runs her own business enabling her to travel the world debt free. In this episode she explains: - how her first travels were through cruise work - how she continues her self care journey when discovering new countries - the beauty and kindness of the strangers she has met across the world She shares recommendations in Mexico: 🌮 Vegan tacos at No Mames in La Punta, Puerto Escondido 🍸 Cocktails overlooking the sea at Almoraduz - https://www.almoraduz.com.mx 🧘♀️ Yoga studio Marea for an Asana or Yin class https://www.mareayogastudio.com/ 🎤 Thelma & Louise, the Ballad of lucy Jordan Thunder by Ima gine Dragons Find and contact Vangile through: www.twitter.com/vangilemakwakwa Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. | |||