Expats And Living Abroad Episodes

Find out how to move to Italy with the Italy Digital Nomad Visa. Kristin talks with Samantha Wilson, the Founder of Smart Move Italy and Host of A New Life in Italy Podcast.

As a long-time relocation consultant, Kristin has noticed a trend this year with a high number of her clients moving abroad for political reasons, especially from the United States. If you're considering a fresh start in a new country after election season, Kristin shares bipartisan insights on places you can go with conservative and liberal values.

If you're tired of the sky-high cost of living in many countries (such as the United States), you're not alone. Luckily, there are places where you can have a better quality of life for a much lower cost of living! Find out where in this episode.

Have you ever thought about walking around the world? Famed traveler Tom Turcich shares his experience of walking around the world for seven years, the transformative impact it had on his life, and how travel can change you, too.

Did you know you can vote for abroad, even if you're just traveling or on vacation? Your vote counts, even if you're not physically present during the U.S. elections this year.  In 2024, the stakes are higher than ever. Listen now to find out how you can vote from anywhere in the world and why expat votes count for so much.

Jason Moore, the Creator and Host of Zero to Travel, joins us from his studio in Norway to have a candid chat about how his nomadic lifestyle led to starting an online business and leaving the U.S. to move to Europe and start a family.

Learn from US expat, Jay Swanson, about expat culture, becoming a French citizen, and fitting in abroad. Jay is a video creator and writer who’s been living in France for more than 7 years and recently got his dual French citizenship. Hooray Jay!

Are you looking for somewhere you can live a simple, comfortable life on a modest budget? Check out these 10 places that you can REALISTICALLY move on $1-2k per month, that have retirement visas, good healthcare, and are generally considered safe.

What do you do if you're a traveler or nomad who feels lost in life and the world?  During the pandemic, long-term nomad, Conni Biesalski, found herself back in her home country of Germany with no job and no plan. Fresh from a painful breakup, she was "lost, single, and lonely," as she puts it. But then, everything changed.

Want to work abroad and travel the world? Tune in for helpful tips from global career expert and nomadic entrepreneur, Mike Swigunski, who’s been traveling and working abroad since 2011. Mike is also the best-selling author of Global Career: How to Travel & Work Remotely Forever (free audiobook available in the show notes).

Thinking of moving abroad or know someone who’s making the leap soon? Here are the top 10 most common mistakes expats make and how to avoid them. Spoiler: #8 is the worst!

If you're living outside of your home country right now (or planning to move abroad someday), this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to hear from Nicole Greenfield, aka The Nomad Activist, a digital nomad and political activist.

Want to travel but not sure if you have enough money to do it? House sitting could be your key to traveling the world on a tight budget! Learn how from Nicole Greenfield, a digital nomad, traveling pet sitter, and activist!

Erick Prince returns for another candid conversation about the global changes that have happened since we last chatted 4 years ago and how these changes have impacted his world view and perception of travel.

France is the biggest country in the European Union. With so many places to choose from, where should you live? Find out the top 10 best places to live in France, including the city voted #1 by French citizens!

Listen to Kristin talk with her Patrons about living in Europe (Greece, Portugal, Albania), their side hustle struggles, and the reality of working remotely around the world.

As you know, Mexico is a hotspot for expats and digital nomads, but they don’t often last long here… Join Kristin for a candid conversation with author, Michael Dash, about the main reasons why expats leave Mexico after a few short months.

Kristin speaks with a European pilot-turned-poker player who moved to Mexico and changed his life. Hear why he made the life-changing leap to digital nomadism, his tips for thriving as an expat in Mexico, and more.

Kristin and Dinah, a digital nomad and online entrepreneur in Tulum, chat about the rewards and challenges of traveling and working abroad as solo female entrepreneurs. Hear how a breakup turned into a breakthrough that led Dinah to Paris, France, to start her nomadic journey.

Chase Warrington, the host of About Abroad podcast, joins the show again this week for a fireside chat about slow-traveling through Europe and why he and his wife want to move from Spain to Italy.

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 Tulum this month and invited him on the podcast to share his story and how he sees Tulum after living there for six months. Enjoy!

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 blogger puts it?

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 more.

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 world.