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Making friends as an American expat in Europe can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. In this episode, we sit down with Kathrin and Felix from InterNations, a global community that connects expats in over 420 cities worldwide, including 135 European locations.

They share how InterNations supports expats before and after a relocation, both online and in person. From meeting other expats who have been where you are to learning how to navigate the local challenges to simply enjoying regular meetups and recreational activities, InterNations provides a much-needed support system for their members.

Learn more at: https://www.internations.org/

Learn more about how The Living Abroad Academy informs and accelerates moves to Europe for Americans: www.livingabroadacademy.com

In this episode we chat with Mark, a forward-thinking innovator by trade and lifelong traveler who walks us through his journey from California to Spain. We learn how he navigated the shift from running a business in the U.S. to doing the same in Europe. If you’re curious about entrepreneurship abroad, especially in Spain, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and honest lessons from someone who's doing it.

Learn more about how The Living Abroad Academy informs and accelerates moves to Europe for Americans: www.livingabroadacademy.com

Expats know that France has a reputation for having a difficult immigration process. While French bureaucracy is demanding, Head of Lexidy France and immigration lawyer, Eléonore Tavares de Pinho, breaks down the multiple, achievable options available to US citizens and shows the true value of having an expert in your corner. 

In this episode, we dive into all the various ways US citizens can move to France, including a path so easy it requires no translation services and features a relatively low monthly income requirement.

Lexidy has kindly extended a discount offer to our listeners. Save 10% when you contact Lexidy at Lexidy.com and mention the code ABROAD10.  

Learn more about how The Living Abroad Academy informs and accelerates moves to Europe for Americans: www.livingabroadacademy.com

"You have to go to the place, and do your own gut check."

In this episode, we enjoy a conversation with married expats Serene and Cliff, two well-traveled, goal-oriented former tech workers from the San Francisco Bay Area who, after many years of "auditioning" countries around the world, settled in Portugal for an early retirement. They discuss what drew them to the expat life, especially as Black Americans, as well as what they've learned as they've begun putting down roots and understanding their new home. 

Learn more about how The Living Abroad Academy informs and accelerates moves to Europe for Americans: www.livingabroadacademy.com

“If we can do this, anybody can do it.”

Join a lively conversation with John and Tara about their move to a small, charming village in Italy. They share the highs of enjoying the local community and beautiful landscape to the challenges, or as Tara calls them “adventures,” of language barriers and bureaucracy. 

Learn how this American couple has established a new European home that exceeds their expectations. 

Ever the operations manager, Tara would like to provide the following clarifications:

• Citizenship does provide a few more things than the ERV (residency, voting etc.)
• Health care cost here is based on what we make here AND in the US. This year they asked that our commercialista here calculate the correct rate.  That didn't happen last year.  

Learn more about how The Living Abroad Academy informs and accelerates moves to Europe for Americans: www.livingabroadacademy.com

Spain continues to be a leading and attractive option for Americans moving abroad. Join our conversation with Cristian Balcells, founder and CEO of the popular Balcells Group in Barcelona, Spain, where we talk about all things Spanish immigration, from common misconceptions to process timelines and tax implications. Cristian adds his thoughts on the latest mood towards foreign nationals in Spain, as well as other valuable details for U.S. citizens considering a move.

This is not a paid promotion. Some of our team members continue to work successfully with Balcells Group for their personal immigration and expat services, so we are pleased to recommend this group as a resource.

As a thank you for listening to this podcast, our listeners can get 20% off their initial meeting with the Balcells Group by using the code BALC20. Book your meeting at balcellsgroup.com

Learn more about how The Living Abroad Academy informs and accelerates moves to Europe for Americans: www.livingabroadacademy.com

Meet an American couple, Lisa and Ian, who found an exciting new life in France, then decided to spend their winter months in Spain. Learn what inspired their new expat life in Europe including the highs, lows, and what they’ve found to be the most useful pieces of advice.

Learn more about how The Living Abroad Academy informs and accelerates moves to Europe for Americans: www.livingabroadacademy.com

Hear our mission with The Living Abroad Academy. Learn how our personal pursuits to live abroad have inspired us to help others successfully transition into a new chapter of their lives.

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Learn more about how The Living Abroad Academy informs and accelerates moves to Europe for Americans: www.livingabroadacademy.com