Society And Culture Episodes
Sept. 24, 2024
How 6 Million U.S. Expats Could Decide the 2024 Election
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. List…
Aug. 6, 2024
A Digital Country on the Internet is Coming Soon (Here's What You Need To Know)
How would you like to get access to a global social safety net on the internet, complete with a “digital country”, with its own passport, tax system, retirement pension, healthcare, and visa access to foreign countries? Find…
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…
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.
Dec. 19, 2023
Asking Europeans What They Think of Americans and the USA
What do Europeans think about the USA? Kristin talks with strangers on the streets of Amsterdam about their thoughts on the United States and its citizens, but their reactions were not what she expected.
Sept. 26, 2023
Bridging Borders: A Ukrainian Family's New Chapter in Poland
Hear the inspiring perspective of Olga Pylypchuk, a Ukrainian refugee and digital nomad currently living in Poland with her mother and younger sister, while her father and teenage brother are still living in Ukraine.
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. 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.
July 4, 2023
The GO Overseas Summit + Culture Shock in NYC
Interesting in an overseas lifestyle? Kristin will be hosting the online this July 10-11. Plus, Kristin and former Badass Digital Nomads podcast guest, May Ling Lai, sit down in New York City's Bryant Park to chat about the …
June 20, 2023
8 Ways To Overcome Reverse Culture Shock
Have you ever felt reverse culture shock coming home after a trip abroad? Or do you feel culture shock in your home country regardless - even if you've never left? If you can relate, Kristin has 8 tips for you to help proces…
June 13, 2023
How I See the UK as an American Abroad
Kristin opens up about her experience in the UK so far and why it's made her sad and nostalgic about the current state of the USA. Watch the YouTube video version and join the conversation in the comments.
May 30, 2023
Why I Left the USA for UK
Kristin explains why she left the US to slow travel through the UK this summer and reveals 12 things to consider before moving to another country.
May 23, 2023
Talking to Locals in Manchester, UK
Kristin talks with her Manchester neighbors about what they like and don't like about their city, plus if they support the Royal Family and watched the coronation.
May 2, 2023
Culture Shock in Ireland: My First Impressions as an American
After traveling to Ireland for the first time, Kristin shares all the things that surprised her the most during her visit. Join her for a walk around the Enniskerry Powerscourt castle grounds to learn her first impressions o…