Expats And Living Abroad Episodes

March 28, 2024

From Canada to Mexico – How a Near-Death Experience Changed This Expat’s Life

After a near-death experience working at his manual labor job in Canada, Phoenix Sen re-evaluated his priorities in life and focused on healing himself and eventually starting a coaching business. Kristin met Phoenix in T…
Guest: Phoenix Sen
March 21, 2024

Tulum, Mexico: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Kristin shares the highs and lows from her experience traveling to Tulum this month, including some harrowing stories about police corruption and hospital scams. Is Tulum a tropical heaven or "hell", as one famous travel blo…
March 5, 2024

Top 10 Best Places To Retire Abroad

Where are the best places to retire or live in the world? Kristin analyzes International Living's 2024 Retirement Index and gives details on the cost of living in each country, residency requirements, safety, healthcare, and…
Feb. 20, 2024

Sailing into the Unknown with Ruby Rose: Navigating Burnout & Mental Health in a Freedom Lifestyle

Throwback to one of Kristin's favorite podcast interviews with Nick Fabbri and Terysa Vanderloo of the YouTube channel, Sailing Ruby Rose. In this podcast, they share how they quit their medical jobs in London to sail the wo…
Feb. 6, 2024

8 Things I Don't Miss About the USA After Living Abroad

Wondering how Kristin sees the USA after living abroad? Tune in as Kristin shares 8 reasons why she lives abroad and things she doesn't miss about her home country.
Jan. 30, 2024

7 Things to Know Before You Move Abroad

If hindsight is 20/20, then this podcast can help you forecast your future in a global lifestyle. Kristin shares 7 things she wishes she knew about living overseas before she moved abroad for the first time (back in 2002).
Guests: Kristin Wilson , kris
Nov. 28, 2023

Nomadic Networks: Finding Community Across Borders with Hacker Paradise

Wondering how to combat loneliness and isolation while traveling? Looking for your global travel family? Consider joining a nomadic network like Hacker Paradise! Tune in to learn how to find community across borders and trav…
Oct. 31, 2023

Travel to Lisbon Portugal and the Algarve With Kristin in 2024

Is Portugal at the top of your list of places to travel or live abroad? If so, now you can visit Portugal with Kristin as your host! Kristin will be leading her first-ever group trip from Lisbon to the Algarve April 15-21, 2…
Oct. 24, 2023

Join Me on Nomad Cruise 12 from Spain to Brazil In December

Want to travel with Kristin in 2023 or 2024? Find out how to join Kristin on Nomad Cruise 12 from Spain to Brazil this December 2-12, 2023 and if the Nomad Cruise is right for you.
Oct. 11, 2023

Moving from the USA to Portugal: Highs, Lows, and Tips on Settling In

Find out the pros and cons of moving to Portugal with two California natives who now live in Portugal and run their online business, Bordr. Bordr helps people get their Portuguese tax IDs, file taxes, open Portuguese bank ac…
Oct. 3, 2023

10 Countries To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month

After traveling to 63 countries, these are Kristin's top picks for 10 places to live abroad under $1k per month, giving you a complete budget and full cost-of-living breakdown for each location. Plus, info on healthcare, hou…
Sept. 12, 2023

Living La Dolce Vita: Moving To Italy and Experiencing the Local Lifestyle

An expat-turned Italian citizen shares her journey moving to Italy from Canada. If you've ever wanted to live "la dolce vita" in Italy but have questions about visas, residency, and the lifestyle there, this episode is for y…
Aug. 29, 2023

The Power of Solo Travel

15 things you must know before solo-traveling the world. Kristin also shares why it's important to buy your computer hardware at home before going abroad. Plus, we have new podcast art! Do you like it?
Aug. 22, 2023

Living in Panama Like a Local: Real Estate, Cost of Living, Visas, Culture, and More

Is Panama one of the best places to live in the world? Hear from International Living’s Panama Editor about the culture, cost of living, and lifestyle in Panama. She also gives advice on buying or renting real estate in Pana…
Aug. 15, 2023

Living Like a Local in France & Italy: Language, Lifestyle, Cost of Living, and More

What is it like to live in France and Italy like a local? Hear from the France Correspondent for International Living about the cost of living and lifestyle in the South of France with her cross-border family.
Guest: Tuula Rampont