Explore every episode of the podcast Americans Abroad from Expatsi
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| "When You Have Somebody's Attention, You Have Their FULL Attention" Property in Costa Rica and the Laid-Back Lifestyle | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:44:45 | |
Want to buy property in Costa Rica? Robbie and Steve are real estate agents in Costa Rica via Florida. The Real Estate world in Costa Rica is much different than in the United States, which leads to the broader topic: the laid-back lifestyle more common in other parts of the world. Learn more about Robbie and Steve. To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "I Didn't Want My Pet to Quarantine!" Everything You Need To Know To Move Pets Abroad | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:48:36 | |
Pets are part of our family! We can't imagine an abroad move without them, and the process can seem overwhelming, expensive, and even impossible. Fear not! Emily Benner is an expert in making the dream of moving or traveling abroad with your pet a reality. Having traveled to 17 (and counting) countries with her beloved mini-dachshund, Braxton, Emily has unparalleled coaching experience in moving pets abroad. Learn more about Emily Benner and web resources for pet travel. To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "Let's Solve This Problem For You!" Taxes Abroad | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:42:01 | |
Everything Taxes! Taxes are stressful everywhere, but they can be especially stressful in a country you're unfamiliar with. Nathalie Goldstein is the CEO and co-founder of MyExpatTaxes, an organization dedicated to helping Americans with their taxes abroad. Learn more about MyExpatTaxes To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "Can I Get My Social Security Check in Another Country?" Everything Finance! | 25 août 2026 | 00:40:28 | |
Currency exchanges, bank access, transfers...There are a TON of things to worry about when it comes to finances abroad. Fortunately, help is out there. Kelly Cutchin is a seasoned FX specialist with MoneyCorp, specializing in international payment solutions. We talk everything international finance and pitfalls to avoid! Learn more about Kelly and MoneyCorp. To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "Europe Without the Jet Lag" How to Build Community Abroad | 18 août 2026 | 00:34:57 | |
Are you worried you'll move abroad and have no friends? In this episode, Jen and Stephanie go through the ins and outs of building community abroad. Jen shares an experience in San Miguel de Allende, and Stephanie in Portugal. Learn more about Viv Europe. Learn more about scouting trips. To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "If I Don't Fit In In the US, How Will I Fit In Abroad?" Neurodivergence and Moving Abroad | 11 août 2026 | 00:42:48 | |
Are you neurodivergent and worried that could impact your ability to live abroad? It doesn't need to hold you back, in fact, it can be a superpower! Jeremy Strozer is an educator, consultant, and published author with extensive experience guiding individuals and families through the challenges of relocating abroad. Learn more about Jeremy Strozer and his services for Neurodivergent individuals and families. To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "You Can't Get Vibes From a YouTube Video" How to Get the Most Out of a Scouting Trip | 04 août 2026 | 00:41:28 | |
Curious about how to approach a trip to a place you're considering moving to? It's not the same as a vacation. That being said, you still want to have fun, too, because what if you don't move there?! In this duo episode, Jen and Stephanie break down the best practices for a scouting trip, including what to look for, the right attitude to have, and how to travel on a budget. Also, Jen shares an epic Amanda Knox story! To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "Kind of Like a VIP Pass" Golden Visas in Europe | 28 juil. 2026 | 00:41:56 | |
Jason Swan is a Senior Partner at Holborn Assets, a company specializing in investor visas, particularly in Portugal, but all over the world. You can gain residency by investment and, while it's not cheap, it is often times more affordable than people realize. More information on Jason's Webinars More information on Holborn Assets To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "If We Live in a Fishbowl, We Don't Know It" Panama Residency By Investing in Timber | 21 juil. 2026 | 00:49:19 | |
Did you know there are opportunities out there where you can gain residency in a country AND get a return on an investment?Mike Cobb is the CEO of ECI Development, a real estate development company working in Central and Latin America for over 26 years, creating people-centered, vibrant communities. More information of ECI Developments To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "What Are the Hardest Countries to Move to With Pets?" Moving Pets Abroad | 14 juil. 2026 | 00:34:57 | |
Aliza Bodzin is the owner of Bodzin Pet Travel Solutions. She started her company after the chaotic experience of needing to move pets to Canada very suddenly. She saw the need for a solution. Also, this week's opening banter includes World Cup talk and how it's relevant to world travel. More information on Bodzin Pet Travel Solutions To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "What is the Biggest Mistake People Make?" Cyprus and Quick Ways to Permanent Residency | 07 juil. 2026 | 00:34:56 | |
Calvin Mazlumyan is the Managing Director and Founding Partner of Outbound Migration. They help Americans relocate abroad all over the world. This week's focus is Cyprus, which offers a fairly quick path to Permanent Residency. More information on the July 11 Webinar. More information on Outbound Migration. To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "We're About To Launch Something Pretty Cool" How to Buy a Home in France | 30 juin 2026 | 00:36:34 | |
Jeevanthy Nivert heads the broker team at Societe Courtage, a company specializing in mortgages for international buyers, particularly in France. Today's episode breaks down the process of buying property in France! Also, we've got some very exciting Expatsi news regarding buying a home abroad! Learn more about Societe Courtage To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "Don't Be Afraid To Be Curious" How to Move to Ecuador | 23 juin 2026 | 00:37:41 | |
Marcos Chiluisa is the CEO of EcuaAssist, a company specializing in Ecuador Relocation. The team has an in-depth conversation about Ecuador, pros, cons, and even the more difficult topic of crime. We also cover themes such as curiosity, battling misinformation, and even life lessons from Anthony Bourdain! Learn more about EcuaAssist To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "Is Healthcare Really Better Abroad?" Healthcare Abroad, Making Friends, Checking In | 16 juin 2026 | 00:48:52 | |
This solo episode with Jen and Stephanie covers the extremely common question of healthcare abroad, making friends abroad, the affiliate program and other company happenings, and even the World Cup! Learn more about the Expatsi Affiliate Program To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "We've All Had This Love Affair" Moving to France | 09 juin 2026 | 00:37:31 | |
Want to move to France? Dreaming about Paris or the beautiful coastline? For many, a place like France seems unattainable, but it isn't! Louis Bouyala is the Co-Founder and COO of Easy Start, an organization dedicated to helping non-citizens move to France. We go through the process, from the decision to assimilation. Easy Start France Relocation Specialists To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "The Exodus of Americans [Has] Just Started" Getting Your Degree Abroad | 02 juin 2026 | 00:41:24 | |
Want to get your degree abroad? Liza Jean Miezejeski decided to get her degree in Europe and leave her home state of Connecticut. She decided to stay abroad and later earned a master's degree. She has since founded Skola, a company that helps Americans find higher educational opportunities abroad, from bachelor's all the way to PhDs. To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "You Can Get a Cheaper Apartment in Paris" From Colorado to Ireland to Paris | 26 mai 2026 | 00:42:32 | |
Amber Haggerty, originally from Colorado, started her abroad journey in Ireland. She continued her European adventure by moving to Paris with her partner in 2023. Europe has opened up many social, economic, and professional opportunities for them. This is her story. Also, Stephanie, Jen, and the podcast producer, Ron, do a check-in post-Move Abroad Con. Stay up-to-date on MoveAbroadCon and how to vote for next year's location! To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "It's a Different Vibe. It's Happier": Living the RV Life Abroad | 19 mai 2026 | 00:42:50 | |
Holly and Sean Hirshberg live the RV life abroad. They have visited countless countries. Curious to know how to do it? What are some of the hurdles? They go into detail here. Life in an RV abroad is not always easy, but it can be incredibly rewarding. To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "You Have To Be OK Embarrassing Yourself!" Cultural Adaptation and Life in Merida | 12 mai 2026 | 00:43:55 | |
This week's episode is all about cultural adaptation. Amy Jones is the Merida Ambassador. We discuss Amy's life in Merida, Mexico, getting used to different cultural customs, and how learning a language sometimes leads to a big misstep when trying to say the word "bread!" To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "It's Just Like Falling In Love!" How To Pick Your Country, How The Hosts Picked Theirs | 05 mai 2026 | 00:40:30 | |
Mexico and Portugal are among the most popular countries amidst the Expatsi community. They are also the chosen destinations of the American Abroad co-hosts: Jen is in Mexico, and Stephanie is in Portugal. In this episode, Jen and Stephanie (playfully) debate the benefits of both and which is better, and they both share their process on how they each ended up where they did. Topics include proximity to the US, walkable vs. drivable cities, weather, food, and much more! Episode Resources: To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "A Master's Degree for 1,000 Euros": The Benefits of Education Abroad | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:39:41 | |
As tuition in the US continues to skyrocket, moving abroad for higher education is becoming increasingly common among Americans. This week's guest is Rebecca Poulsen. Rebecca and her spouse wanted to move abroad to pursue Master's Degrees. They ended up in Belgium. As she puts it, they didn't necessarily choose Belgium as much as Belgium chose them. European Study Abroad Resource To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "You Can Leverage Skills You Already Have To Make Money" Making Money Abroad | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:36:24 | |
We hear it all the time: "I'd love to move abroad but I have no idea how I'd make money to live!" This episode explores all the ways one can be entrepreneurial abroad with our expert on the topic, Bianca Lynch. Bianca built a business that can be run from anywhere. She explains how it can be done and we share our own stories as well. Episode Resources: To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "You Can Literally Pick Up and Go TOMORROW" One of the Easier Abroad Moves for Americans | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:47:17 | |
This week's episode covers budgeting for a move abroad, and one of the easier countries for Americans to move to, Albania. Our guest is Kelly McCoy. Kelly moved to Albania recently, and she eventually wound up in Romania. She's had quite an adventure, and her move wasn't without its hardships. Episode Resources: Best Countries for a Quick Exit To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "It's Safe, It's Close to the US and Canada, It's Beautiful" - The Case for Costa Rica | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:40:28 | |
Our guests this week are Anna and Zach from Start Abroad. We discuss their lives in Costa Rica, what their day-to-day is like, and the process of having children abroad. Curious about safety for children abroad or which country is best? Thinking about Costa Rica? You will not want to miss this one! Episode Resources: Think Costa Rica is for you? Here's information on our FULL Costa Rica Guide! To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "You Become a Victim of Someone Else's Decision" Golden Visas and Global Mobility | 31 mars 2026 | 00:46:49 | |
This week's episode is all about Golden Visas with our guest, Mo Bennis of Arton Capital. What is global mobility? How can one obtain a Golden Visa? What does a Golden Visa allow one to do? We also discuss the impact of the recent war in Iran on Golden Visas, as well as the related question of citizenship vs. permanent residence. Resources: Expatsi's Guide to Golden Visas To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "If You Are PERFECTLY Safe, You're Not Living" Exploring Safety Abroad | 24 mars 2026 | 00:51:30 | |
This episode explores safety abroad. What does it mean to be safe abroad? What does it mean to be safe in general? Our guest is Shasta Townsend. Shasta lives in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and was leading an Expatsi scouting trip during the violent occurrences in February. She clarifies media misconceptions, shares what is and isn't fake news around the incident, and discusses her general feelings on safety in Mexico. Episode Resources: Our next Puerto Vallarta Scouting Trip To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| "I Personally Think It's the Next Portugal!" Exploring Uruguay's Popularity | 19 mars 2026 | 00:50:11 | |
Welcome to Americans Abroad! In our debut episode, we take a deep dive into the Country of the Month for February, Uruguay. Why is Uruguay such a popular destination for Americans wanting to move abroad as of recent? Could Uruguay be the spot for you? Our guests are Karen Higgs of Guru'guay and Diego Lacurcia of Sierra Atlantica. Episode Resources: The referenced article featuring Karen and Diego. To begin your journey abroad take our FREE quiz! | |||
| Introducing Americans Abroad! | 12 mars 2026 | 00:00:50 | |
Have you thought about leaving the US? Americans Abroad is the official podcast of Expatsi and expatsiGo, the leading organization dedicated to making relocation abroad accessible, understandable, and hopeful. Each week, we interview a different expert on all the topics facing YOU! From finances to visas to making friends and everything in between. At Expatsi, we're building a community and normalizing the idea of building a new life abroad and proving that it’s not just possible, it’s something millions of us are already doing. Join us! Take our FREE Quiz at https://expatsi.com/ | |||