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Making friends may not be easy, but as an expat it is SO essential! Today Chandra shares not only about why friendships have been so crucial for her (and her family) abroad, but also an important lesson she learned early on as an expat in Italy.

Plus she shares a fun exercise in gratitude and that stretches around the world! And stay tuned to hear about Chandra's favorite pizza place in Paris in this episode's "Chan Select". You don't want to miss it!

• This episode's "Chan Select": Daroco (Bourse) and on Instagram.
• Follow us on Instagram: @Expatriotical
• Episode Reference: Episode 4: Hospitalizations- Child Edition, Episode 5: Language is Key with Sissi Arellano, and Episode 20: Learning to Pivot with Mallory Steinbach
• Quote of the Day: "Friends become family when you're abroad." -My college bestie, Jen

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So you're an Expat Partner/C.I.P. (completely irreplaceable partner), now what? Yes there's adventure, yes there's new cultural, but what if you want more? What if you want a career again? Join host, Chandra Alley, today as she talks with expat career coach, Shannon MacDonald, about how she helps people rediscover passions and interests and turn that into a career that matters!

Spoiler Alert! This may just be this episode's "Chan Select". Listen in!

• This episode's "Chan Select": Shannon MacDonald of MacDonald Coaching. You can find Shannon on Instagram at @macdonaldcoaching
• Follow us on Instagram: @Expatriotical
• Episode Reference: Episode 33: Becoming a Stay at Home Expat with Teresa Kodiak

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"Live and Travel in the Know" with Expatriotical!

Travel!!! It's kind of a big deal! But as expats, do we travel more? Join Chandra as she explores what may make travel as an expat different and stay tuned to the one thing that she hopes for and that inspires her when she is planning a trip.

Plus keep listening to hear this episode's "Chan Select" which is "asolutamente deliziosa" (absolutely delicious)!

• This episode's "Chan Select": Pink Mamma
• Follow us on Instagram: @expatriotical
• Episode Reference: Episode 3: Traveling Tastefully for Less, Episode 22: Fighting Cancer While Living Abroad with Katie Donnelly, Episode 25: Home Leave Trips, Episode 28: Celebrating 6 Years as Expats- A Conversation with Chris Alley

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"Live and Travel in the Know" with Expatriotical!

Celebrating milestones is important!! Join Chandra Alley and her special guest, Chris Alley (you guessed it- her husband), as they look back on the beginning of their expat adventure, how far they've come, and what Chris would say to someone who is offered the once-in-a-lifetime chance to be an expat.

Plus, this episode's "Chan Select" is not only "on theme" with week's episode, but is also one that is accessible to all listeners! So stay tuned until the end!

• This episode's "Chan Select": Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan.
• Follow us on Instagram: @expatriotical
• Episode Reference: Episode 10: Hospitalizations: Chandra Edition

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"Live and Travel in the Know" with Expatriotical!

Talking about things you wish you'd know in your 20s is a current trend. How about things you wish you'd known when you packed up your whole life and moved to another country!

In this episode host, Chandra Alley, shares the 7 things (some profound, some basic) she wishes she'd known as a virgin... expat! Don't worry this episode is entirely family friendly and full of great stories!

Plus stay tuned for a tasty treat in this episode's "Chan Select". Listen in!

• This episode's "Chan Select": Maison Astrid
• Follow us on Instagram: @expatriotical
• Episode Reference: Episode 4: Hospitalizations: Child Edition, Episode 10: Hospitalizations: Chandra Edition, Episode 15: Bucket List Travel as an Expat

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"Live and Travel in the Know" with Expatriotical!

The EXCITEMENT! The ENERGY! The Olympics! In this episode Chandra shares what it was like to go to two different Paris 2024 Olympic events, along with insider tips of what to do and what not to before and after the games. Plus, Chandra shares about the surprise celebrity sighting she experienced during the games!

And of course there had to be a delicious Paris-based "Chan Select" to go along with all of this entertaining content. This episode is fun and full of stories! Listen in...

• This episode's "Chan Select": La Citrouille
• Follow us on Instagram: @expatriotical
• Episode Reference: Episode 3: Traveling Tastefully for Less

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Homeward Bound! It's summer (in the northern hemisphere) and during this season many expats take their annual Home Leave Trip. In this episode, take an intimate look into Chandra's Home Leave Trips, past and present. How they have changed, how they've stayed the same, and some important "take-aways" for your next "Home Leave" trip!

Plus, travel to the island of Ireland, for this week's delicious "Chan Select". Listen in!

• This episode's "Chan Select": Wild Beans in Kinvara, Ireland.
• Follow us on Instagram: @expatriotical
• Episode Reference: Episode 9: Lost in Translation, Episode 10: Hospitalizations- Chandra Edition, Episode 14: What Saved My Expat Life in Italy

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"Live and Travel in the Know" with Expatriotical!

Today, Chandra continues an interview with her friend Nikki, where they take a deeper dive in "solo girl travel" and Nikki shares some unbelievable stories! There's laughter and wisdom, and just a bunch of great stuff in here. So grab yourself a glass of cold lemonade, iced tea, or rosé and listen in, to the final episode of the Summer Sit Down interview series!

And don't change that dial, as today's "Chan Select" is another amazing Paris pick that needs to be on your list, if or maybe when you visit The City of Lights, one day soon!

• This episode's "Chan Select": JACQUES
• Follow us on Instagram: @expatriotical
• Episode Reference: Episode 19: What Kids Think About Living Abroad with My Kids

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"Live and Travel in the Know" with Expatriotical!

Do you desire to move abroad, but don't want to go alone? Or are you blooming where you're planted, but dream of traveling and no one else's schedule aligns with yours? Then this is the episode for you! Listen in as Chandra interviews her good friend Nikki and they unpack how to navigate both of these things successfully (and safely)!

Keep listening to find out about amazing artistry "with a touch of whimsy" that is accessible, affordable, and beautiful in today's "Chan Select"!

• This episode's "Chan Select": An_Corra_Art by Sarah Tandy
• Follow us on Instagram: @expatriotical
• Episode Reference: Episode 4: Hospitalizations: Child Edition

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"Live and Travel in the Know" with Expatriotical!

Life doesn't stop when you move abroad. For good or for bad, the world keeps spinning... people get married, babies are born, but people get sick too. In this episode, Katie Donnelly is back to share with Chandra, the harrowing story of her fight against cancer. She is open, she is candid, she is inspiring!

And later on in the episode Chandra shares a quirky story to go with this episode's "Chan Select". This is truly an episode not to be missed!

• This episode's "Chan Select": Antoine et Lili
• Follow on Instagram: @expatriotical
• Episode Reference: Episode 4: Hospitalizations: Child Edition

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"Live and Travel in the Know" with Expatriotical!