Expats And Living Abroad Episodes
Feb. 21, 2023
Talking to Locals in Dublin, Ireland
Kristin walks through Dublin, Ireland, talking to locals about what they like (and don't like) about their city. She also speaks with locals from Belfast, Northern Ireland about the differences between the two capital cities.
Feb. 14, 2023
Learning Languages Faster and Coping with Culture Shock in Colombia
An expat in Colombia joins Kristin to talk about the reality of learning languages abroad and coping with culture shock in Colombia and Germany.
Jan. 10, 2023
How to Improve Your Health & Wellness By Moving Abroad
Can moving abroad improve your health and wellness? Tune in as Kristin speaks with a registered nurse about how different lifestyles in different countries impact your health, wellness, and quality of life.
Jan. 3, 2023
The Best Places To Travel in 2023
Kristin highlights the top ten places to travel in 2023, according to Forbes, with interesting facts and must-see things to do about each location.
Dec. 28, 2022
2022 Year in Review
Kristin shares her biggest insights, lessons, and takeaways from 2022 and looks forward to 2023.
Dec. 20, 2022
The "Don’ts" of Travel With Mark Wolter of Wolter’s World
Learn the biggest do’s and don’ts of travel with Mark Wolter of YouTube's Wolter’s World. Mark shares honest travel advice and talks about how to adapt to new cultures, deal with culture shock, and live in the moment while traveling the world.
Dec. 13, 2022
Finding Love Abroad, Living in Mexico as an Expat Family, and Coping With Burnout With Amy Scott of Nomadtopia Radio
Amy Scott, a seasoned digital nomad and Host of Nomadtopia Radio, opens up about expat life and shares her advice on traveling the world as a digital nomad.
Dec. 6, 2022
How To Find Community Abroad With the Co-Founder of WiFi Tribe
Kristin sits down with Julia Kallweit, Co-Founder of WiFi Tribe, a community of remote professionals, freelancers, and entrepreneurs from 62 nationalities who have embarked on an unconventional style of travel.
Nov. 29, 2022
Building Online Income Streams From Real Estate, Stock Photography, and Travel Blogging
Digital nomad couple, The Wandering Hartz, share their experience becoming location independent for the first time and moving from Nashville, Tennessee to Bansko, Bulgaria.
Nov. 22, 2022
First Month Living in Portugal as a Digital Nomad
Kristin reflects on her first month in Portugal as a digital nomad. Was leaving the USA the right decision? What are the pros and cons of Portugal? Does she prefer the lifestyle in Lisbon or Madeira? Find out in this episode.
Nov. 1, 2022
Why I Left the US (Again) and Moved to Portugal
Kristin left the United States (again) and moved back to Europe. This podcast explains why - with reflections on how she arrived at this decision and tips on how you can get clarity around making tough choices in your life.
Oct. 18, 2022
The Expat Lifestyle and Cost of Living in Oaxaca, Mexico
How much does it cost to live in Mexico? Are expats ruining Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido? Solo traveling expat and entrepreneur, Vangile Makwakwa, reports back from her digital nomad home base on the Pacific Coast of Mexico.
Oct. 11, 2022
Getting a 2nd Passport and Living an Expat Lifestyle With Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show
Have you ever considered getting a second passport or citizenship? Listen in as Kristin welcomes Mikkel Thorup, Host of The Expat Money Show, to explain how to get dual citizenship so you can live the expat life with more freedom and security.
Oct. 4, 2022
Leaving Canada To Retire in Albania as a Solo Female Expat
After a divorce and moment of clarity, Canadian expat Karen Espig decided to make drastic changes in her life. She retired early and moved from Canada to Albania to lower her cost of living and pursue her love for art full-time. It wasn’t all smooth sailing, however, as she struggled with culture s…
Sept. 27, 2022
Leaving the US and Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa Is Finally Revealed
Why record numbers of Americans are leaving the US for Europe. Plus, Kristin’s thoughts on global immigration and details on Spain’s new digital nomad visa. Find out how you can live in Spain for up to five years. 🇪🇸
Sept. 20, 2022
From Blue Collar Worker to Becoming a Financially Free Digital Nomad
Kristin speaks with a self-made digital nomad who left his blue collar job in Canada to become a financially independent entrepreneur in Costa Rica. Learn how Andrew transitioned from working for the railroad and coast guard to becoming a nomadic/expat online business owner.
Sept. 13, 2022
Overcoming Reverse Culture Shock and Remote Work Burnout as an Expat and Digital Nomad
Charlotte Gray traded her corporate job and commute for an idyllic lifestyle as an expat in The Netherlands, working for Mercedes Benz. However, when she moved back home to London during the pandemic, she struggled to cope with reverse culture shock and work-from-home burnout.
Sept. 6, 2022
Living as an Expat in Portugal with Josh & Kalie of Expats Everywhere
Ever wondered what life in Portugal is like? Listen in as Kristin welcomes back Josh and Kalie from Expats Everywhere to talk about what it’s like to live in Portugal as a family of expats. Learn why they moved to Portugal, what the cost of living and quality of life is like, how to get the D7 visa…
Aug. 23, 2022
How To Live or Retire Cheap In Paradise with Dan from Vagabond Awake
Dan from the Vagabond Awake YouTube channel shares how to live abroad on $1,000-1,500 per month, and why you shouldn't wait until retirement to live your life. He and Kristin also talk about about adapting to foreign cultures, affording healthcare and insurance abroad, and why he left the US to beg…
Aug. 9, 2022
Flash Sale + Loneliness Living in SE Asia (Part 2)
Welcome back to Part 2 of Kristin's conversation with Giang Cao, which left off last week while chatting about relationships and loneliness in Southeast Asia and as a long-term traveler.
July 20, 2022
Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points
What are the best credit cards for travel? Is it worth signing up for all those airline loyalty programs? Find out how to get tens of thousands of dollars in free travel each year using American Express, Marriott, Delta, and other travel and platinum credit cards.
July 12, 2022
Sailing the World as a Financial Trader and Family Man With Author Patrick Schulte
Hear how a financial trader from the US Midwest and his wife taught themselves to sail and RV the world with their kids. Kristin and guest, Patrick, banter about travel insurance, the cost and quality of medical care in Mexico, having kids abroad,...
July 5, 2022
How To Change Careers and Find Community Anywhere in the World With Patrick Farrell
If you've ever wanted to pivot in your career or work for yourself but were unsure about making a change in your life, this episode is for you. Kristin talks with her friend and fellow digital nomad, Patrick Farrell, about how he reinvented himself...
June 29, 2022
International Travel, Medical, and Health Insurance Explained
What type of travel insurance should you get? Kristin explains the different types of trip insurance, what's covered, prices, and more. You get an overview of travel insurance options, credit card insurance, and learn the benefits of buying an insurance policy in advance. She also offers options fo…