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Winning The Green Card Lottery And Having A Baby In The USA from 2023-11-24T15:56

I have a returning guest today - it’s Mia Stewart, who joins me to talk about winning the US Green Card Lottery. Also known as the DV Lottery, or the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.

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Building An Expat Career In China from 2023-10-30T12:24

Gabor Holch’s relationship with China began two decades ago, on what he thought was simply a two-year sabbatical. As an Intercultural Leadership Coach and Consultant, Gabor has worked with China...

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Expat Careers In Denmark from 2023-09-26T12:49

How easy is it for a foreigner to find a job in Denmark, if they haven’t been fortunate enough to line up something for when they arrive? What sectors are they most likely to find work in, and w...

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Moving From Malaysia To Mexico from 2023-08-15T14:22

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Life As An Expat Family In Taiwan from 2023-07-27T12:01

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Growing Up As A Third Culture Kid In Australia from 2023-07-27T09:44

A topic that comes up quite often in our Facebook groups is moving abroad with children. What’s the ideal age? Especially if they're going to need to learn a new language? What about the best ti...

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How To Get A French Driver's License from 2023-06-23T11:48

When American, Samaki Dorsey Schneider moved to France permanently five years ago, the last thing the 44 year-old expected was to need to take a driving test. But that’s the reality for some exp...

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Understanding Health Insurance In The USA With Cigna Healthcare from 2023-05-15T13:40

Click here to get a quote from Cigna Healthcare for health insurance in the USA.

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Starting A Cohousing Community In Greece from 2023-05-10T10:01

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Moving Abroad After 30 from 2023-04-21T11:05:45

It’s one thing to dream about living life in another country, but it can be quite daunting to make that dream a reality. Especially if you’re, say, a little bit older than fresh out of college.<...

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Moving To The Netherlands On The DAFT Visa from 2023-04-19T16:10:37

The Covid pandemic has been a catalyst for change for so many of us. How are you living your life differently to before the year 2020? Husband and wife, Alex and Michelle, actually had a big mov...

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Building A Food And Beverage Business In China from 2023-03-24T10:24:24

Today’s guest built a successful business - and brand - around her passport country’s most popular food - pierogi. And she did it in the bustling city of Shanghai.

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Making A Career Change Abroad from 2023-01-27T12:47

Welcome to another year of Expat Focus podcasts. We’re kicking off 2023 with an episode about life and career change, which tends to go hand-in-hand with a decision ...

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Christmastime In South Korea And Spain from 2022-12-20T05:00

Hey there, it’s Carlie with the Expat Focus Podcast. 

It’s another festive themed episode! We’re discussing Christmastime in South Korea and Spain with American expat ...

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Festive Traditions In Japan from 2022-12-15T18:11

Did you know that fried chicken is a Christmas tradition in Japan? And that the festive season is more about romance and gift giving between couples than arranging presents for the kids? Former ...

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Expat Life In Croatia from 2022-11-25T15:25

When American Sara Dyson moved to Croatia in 2012, she couldn’t find any local resources in English to help her. So as she figured things out - like residency and healthcare, Croatian culture an...

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Living And Working In Rwanda from 2022-11-25T15:09

The continent of Africa is our destination today. We’re going to be talking about living and working in Rwanda with Italian expat, Listen

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Finding A Better Work-Life Balance In Berlin from 2022-10-26T15:02

Have you ever visited a city in a foreign country, and just felt immediately at home? That was Laurel Wright’s expe...

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The Realities Of Life In Rural France from 2022-09-07T15:39:21

Do you have your eye on a rundown old property in the French countryside? Are you planning to leave your big city life behind for a simpler one? Do you really know what to expect? Best-selling A...

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An American Girl In Italy from 2022-08-17T16:35:59

Today’s guest is an accidental social media influencer. American, Listen

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Living And Thriving As A Black Woman In Spain from 2022-07-15T09:25:03

Joining me today is award-winning podcaster and Business Strategist, Christine Job. She has spent the past five years living in Valencia ...

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Moving Home After A Decade Abroad from 2022-05-24T12:40:04

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4 Ways To Take Care Of Your Health And Wellbeing When Living Abroad from 2022-05-17T13:55:28

Whether you’re doing it solo or as a family, a lot of energy goes into planning an international move and getting settled in a new location. And it can take a toll, both physically and mentally....

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Moving Your Family To Taiwan from 2022-04-25T10:09:22

Recently on the show, we heard from a couple who made the decision to move to Oman, and were off within a matter of weeks. Today’s guest has been planning his family’s move abroad for many years. <...

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5 Things to Know Before Moving to Sweden from 2022-04-22T14:24:30

My guest today moved to Sweden from the UK, for love. But she felt a connection to the country long before meeting her partner.  Listen

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Expat Life In Oman from 2022-03-24T13:22:43

Are you dreaming of just packing up your life for an adventure abroad? In this episode, you’ll hear from a couple that did just that. They made the decision to move from the UK to Oman, and in j...

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An American Tour Guide In Germany from 2022-03-21T17:54:58

Before the pandemic hit, American Jake Doherty was running two very successful tour guide services in Bavaria. When Covid-19 completely decimated the travel industry, he had to find another way ...

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Travelling Internationally During A Global Pandemic from 2022-02-24T16:45:45

Is it ok to travel for pleasure during a global pandemic? How do you weigh up the “risk” versus “reward”? And as the world currently deals with the Omicron wave of COVID, what measures can you take...

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Meet The Expat Helping Women To Grow And Flourish Abroad from 2022-01-28T12:56:20

Finding your tribe, family, community, whatever you like to call it, is so important when you move to a new place. Expats Angelina and Bonny know this first hand, having moved to the UK from Pol...

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Should Kiwis And Aussies Still Move To The UK? from 2022-01-20T16:35:30

Following Brexit and amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is living and working in the United Kingdom as attractive as it used to be?

In the past two years, we’ve seen a mass exodus of man...

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What Expats Should Know About Parcel Fees And Charges In The UK And EU from 2021-11-23T16:57:56

If you live in the UK or in the EU, you’ve no doubt noticed an unwelcome trend in added fees and charges when receiving parcels from online shopping. Even parcels sent from family and friends ab...

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The Pension Problem For Australian And French Expats from 2021-11-16T16:53:39

Do you know if there’s a pension agreement between your home country, and the one you’re living in now? Do you know what you’ll be entitled to come retirement age, if you decide to stay living a...

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Finding Your Confidence When Learning A Foreign Language from 2021-09-24T11:15:41

My guest today is Alex, a language coach with a YouTube channel called ‘French In Plain Sight’.

Now, as the name sugge...

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Applying For Dutch Citizenship As A Third Country National from 2021-09-24T10:46:47

Today’s guest is sharing her experience of applying for Dutch citizenship. For Akanksha Pathania, it was a big decision, not least because becoming a citizen of the Netherlands required her to r...

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How Are Expat Health Insurers Responding To Covid-19 – A Conversation With Cigna Europe from 2021-06-24T15:39:20

This past year has really put our health and wellbeing in the spotlight – whether it’s been dealing with a Covid-19 diagnosis ourselves, supporting loved ones, or dealing with the mental and phy...

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Staying Healthy As An Expat In Hong Kong from 2021-06-17T12:56:29

We are chatting to one of our regular columnists today, Ben Zabulis, who I’ve interviewed in the...

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How The International Jobs Market Is Changing from 2021-06-11T16:02:24

So many workplaces have had to make drastic changes over the past year, which has affected how we do our jobs and, in some cases, if we even still have one. Whether you’re already abroad or look...

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Finding A Place To Rent In The UK from 2021-05-24T09:35:38

Expat entrepreneurs Mayank Marthur and Octavian Pop are the founders of Avasa AI. They met when Mayank was searching for a property to rent in London, and they re...

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Expat Life In India During The Covid-19 Second Wave from 2021-05-19T16:23:54

You’ve no doubt heard about the devastating second wave of Covid-19 that India’s currently experiencing, and how it has overwhelmed the local health system. Many foreigners have decided to leave...

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Dealing With Deafness And Hearing Loss Abroad from 2021-04-26T11:47:58

Our listener Susan recently got in touch and asked if we could do an episode on deafness and hearing loss, and the challenges these conditions can present when you’re abroad. So Listen

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UK And EU Pension Rights After Brexit from 2021-03-25T14:57:44

Tax expert Oliver Heslop from Global Expatriate Tax Services is back today, and he’s going to give us an update on UK and EU pension rights after Brexit. ...

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Covid-19's Impact On Expat Students And International Education from 2021-03-18T13:49:02

Today's guest is Rebecca Grappo, the founder of RNG International Educational Consultants. Rebecca has been working wi...

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Repatriating During A Global Pandemic – A Conversation With Denee Savoia from 2021-02-10T15:59:19

Deciding to pack up your life abroad and head back to your home country can be difficult enough, but doing it during the Covid-19 pandemic brings all kinds of extra challenges.

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How Expats Benefit From Recent UAE Law Changes from 2021-01-05T14:41:55

Recent updates and changes to the United Arab Emirates’ legal system are set to benefit the millions of expats that call the country home. Law reforms announced in November cover divorce, wills,...

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New Time Caps On Brits With Second Homes In The EU from 2020-12-11T17:44:17

The end of 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition period, and one of the big changes for UK nationals is how long they can spend at second homes in the EU. Up until now, British nationals h...

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Key Issues For British Expats As Brexit Deadline Looms from 2020-11-20T13:13:30

The dreaded C-word has really dominated the year, but now we’re reaching the end of 2020, and it’s the B-word that a lot of British expats in particular are worried about, as they rush to secure...

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Key Issues For American Expats from 2020-11-03T13:02:25

How much do you keep up with the news and issues back in your ‘home’ country? Where do you go for updates on subjects that affect you, like new law proposals and policy changes? American Citizen...

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How To Move To Vietnam from 2020-10-01T16:39:08

Today we’re exploring some of the need-to-knows if you’re planning a move to Vietnam. My guest is Creighton Wong, an American who owns a digital marketing agency. In more normal times, he would ...

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When Covid-19 Puts Your Expat Life On Hold from 2020-09-30T14:45:26

The current pandemic has left a lot of people around the world in limbo, and Christina Sinn is one of them. A German expat, Christina ‘should’ be in Australia right now, where she’s been based f...

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How To Move To Australia from 2020-09-29T15:57:58

Australia is known for its incredible natural beauty, great quality of life and multicultural society. If you’re planning a move ‘down under’ (for sometime after the pandemic, when borders are o...

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How To Raise Multilingual Children from 2020-08-24T11:55:51

There’s been a bit of debate online about whether we’ll see a baby boom from the coronavirus lockdown. Is all this forced time at home the perfect opportunity to get pregnant, or, is a pandemic ...

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How To Move To Poland from 2020-08-24T11:23:59

Poland has been rising up the rankings as one of the best countries for expats to live and work in, and we’re going to chat to one such expat today. Blogger Anda Alexandr...

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How To Move To Malaysia from 2020-08-24T11:19:31

There’s not a huge amount of moving about the world going on at the moment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t research and plan. And if you’ve got a move to Malaysia on your mind, we have the perf...

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How To Move To France from 2020-06-08T11:22:29

When you’re planning a move to a new country, there’s a lot to get your head around, and understanding how things work locally is key to quickly landing on your feet. Today’s guest is Emma Pears...

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Emerging From Lockdown In China from 2020-06-01T10:33:07

Just as the world was coming to grips with the seriousness of COVID-19 and countries were locking down, parts of China were getting over the worst of the pandemic and life was beginnin...

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Lockdown Life On A Caribbean Island from 2020-04-30T12:52:27

Where are you spending your coronavirus lockdown? Are you in a densely populated city? A smaller town, where social distancing is made that bit easier? Are you spending this time away ...

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How COVID-19 May Impact The Property Market, And Tips For Buying In The USA from 2020-04-27T14:41:40

The property market - like so many sectors right now - has slowed down as the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. Tenants, landlords and homeowners are all feeling the pressure....

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Life In Coronavirus Lockdown In Spain from 2020-04-02T12:57:02

Government-mandated isolation has become the new normal for so many of us, as the world fights the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m in lockdown here in France where only essential shops remain open, and w...

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Connecting Communities Through The Help-n-Trade App from 2020-04-02T12:50:59

You might be feeling a bit paralysed by the news at the moment as the Coronavirus pandemic worsens across the world, and governments update their guidance every day. But amid the chaos, are peop...

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Working As An Expat In Asia from 2020-03-26T14:12:24

Today we’re exploring the foreigner’s experience of working in Asia, with a man who has written a book on the subject; Steve McGinnes.

Originally from England, Steve h...

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How One Expat Couple Are Coping With Covid-19 Business Closures In Italy from 2020-03-26T14:01:39

The Coronavirus pandemic is forcing cities across the world into lockdown, and in Italy, American business owners Linda and Steve have had to close their Rome h...

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How To Enjoy Expat Life In Malta from 2020-03-09T09:02:16

Mario Cacciottolo's move from the UK to Malta was very much a homecoming. He spent the first 12 years of his life in the country, and its booming economy, 300 days of sunshine a year a...

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Running A Location-Independent Business Abroad from 2020-03-09T08:42:28

A fellow podcaster is our guest on this episode, to give you the lowdown on what it takes to set up and run your business from anywhere in the world. Sundae Bea...

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10 Tips For Integrating Into Life In Norway from 2020-01-13T17:51:35

It’s a major “achievement unlocked” as an expat when you start to understand how the locals tick - and how long that takes is different for everyone. American, Chelsea, lives with her Norwegian ...

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State Pension Entitlements For UK Expats from 2019-12-09T19:51:56

It’s all happening in the UK at the moment; at the time of recording this the general election is just one week away, and the outcome could determine when, how and if Brexit will end u...

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What You Need To Know Before Investing In Property Abroad from 2019-11-11T13:48:38

Has a beachfront holiday home in Mexico taken your fancy? Maybe you’ve spotted a place with a great rental return in Malta. Or perhaps you have your sights set on a house to retire to,...

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Challenges Dual-Career Couples Face And How To Address Them from 2019-10-14T16:13:18

The logistics involved in expat life become even more complex when your partner is also a working expat. How do you successfully fuel each other’s professional ambitions, as well as pe...

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Five Things To Know Before Moving To Poland from 2019-09-09T13:52:49

One of the fastest-growing EU economies, Poland is also rising in the rankings of popular destinations for expats. The country moved from 23rd to 13th in this year’s HSBC Expat League ...

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5 Things To Consider Before Moving To Peru from 2019-09-03T14:54:01

Entrepreneur Alan La Rue is our guest in this episode of the Expat Focus podcast. A Listen

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What You Should Know Before Buying Property In France from 2019-08-26T15:03:39

If you’re planning to move to France and become a homeowner, you’re going to love today’s guest. Mark Sayers is the Head of ...

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Becoming An Expat Entrepreneur from 2019-07-23T12:10:26

After her first child was born, and she decided she didn’t want to go back to full time work, British expat  Listen

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Moving To The USA On An O-1 Visa from 2019-07-15T18:34:32

Do you dream of moving to LA to chase your Hollywood ambitions? Today’s guest has done exactly that: Mia Stewart and...

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Raising A Family In Finland from 2019-07-08T16:33:14

Welcome to another episode of the Expat Focus Podcast. I’m your host Carlie, and on today’s show we’re shining the spotlight on expat family life in Finland.

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Raising Third Culture Kids from 2019-07-01T16:25:51

Today on the show, we’re talking about raising children abroad, specifically as Third Culture Kids.

'TCKs' are people raised in a culture different to that of their parents, and...

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Having A Baby Abroad from 2019-06-25T14:59:05

On today’s show we’re going to be talking to a Virtual Midwife.
 
It’s information overload when you’re pregnant, and if you’re having a baby whil...

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What Expats Need To Know Before Moving To The Czech Republic from 2019-06-17T14:31:45

If you could start your life abroad all over again, what would you do differently? What would you prepare better for, and what mistakes would you avoid making? Trainer and stand-up com...

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5 Tips For Expat Job Seekers In Denmark from 2019-06-10T17:48:50

When you’re looking for a job in another country, it’s important to know how to make your applications stand out - or in the case of Denmark, fit in. Karey Listen

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What Non-Europeans Should Know About Moving To Spain from 2019-06-03T11:53:58

Cat Gaa was pretty good at Spanish when she was at school in the USA. She first went to Spain on a study abroad program, and soon found her way...

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The Cost Of Living In Thailand from 2019-05-20T08:51:08

Our guest today is based in Thailand - a country that is well known for attracting expats wanting good living on the cheap, but just how good, and just how cheap?

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How To Integrate Into Life In Switzerland from 2019-04-22T11:51:35

Welcome to another episode of the Expat Focus Podcast!
 
What challenges have you faced in trying to settle into your new home abroad? Did you find the integration proces...

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US Expat Investor? Here's What You Should Know About New PRIIPS Regulations from 2019-04-16T14:36:59

Welcome to another episode of the Expat Focus Podcast. Today’s topic concerns US expat investors who are living in Europe, and new regulations known as 'PRIIPS'.

Our guest is Tom Zachysta...

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What You Need To Know About Expat Life In Costa Rica from 2019-03-19T10:17:31

Costa Rica is well-known as a haven for expat retirees, but what’s it like to move to this tropical paradise in Central America if you’re at not at that stage of life yet?

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Elena Remigi - In Limbo Brexit from 2019-03-13T16:09:15

In the latest episode of the Expat Focus podcast we’re talking about the way Brexit has altered the lives of EU citizens - including Brits - who have chosen to li...

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Getting A Job, Finding A Place To Live, And Learning The Language In Estonia from 2019-02-22T10:32:39

Welcome to another episode of the Expat Focus podcast. Today on the show we’re talking about a country where the expat population is slowly but steadily on the rise: Estonia.

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What Expat Families Should Know About The UK School System from 2019-01-21T11:53:23

Welcome to another episode of the Expat Focus podcast. Our guest this week is Steve Spriggs - the Head of Education at William Clarence Education. The...

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How An Amsterdam Workshop Is Providing An Entry Point For Expats from 2019-01-18T11:38:10

Moving abroad often means losing that ‘insider’ status that you held in your home country. The advantage of just ‘knowing’ how a system or local industry works, where to find the tools or reso...

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Renovating And Running A Guest House In France from 2019-01-09T16:13:55

Welcome to another episode of the Expat Focus Podcast, I’m your host Carlie, and my guest today is a UK expat, based in beautiful South West France, where he runs a guest house along with his ...

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What You Should Know About Applying For An Australian Partner Visa from 2018-12-11T11:25:04

Visas can be an unwelcome, overwhelming necessity when you fall in love with someone from another country. This was the case for Australian Emma O’Neill-Sandham and her English partner Rich, w...

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How One Glaswegian Café Is Supporting Refugee And Migrant Women from 2018-12-05T10:41:55

If you’re a member of one of the Expat Focus forums or Facebook groups, or in any international community group for that matter, you’ve likely seen a discussion around the term ‘expat’ and how...

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How The Danish Healthcare System Works from 2018-12-03T14:12:04

We’re diving into the Danish healthcare system today with a returning guest – expat blogger and expert, Melanie Haynes of Dejlige D...

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Choosing The Right French Visa For You from 2018-11-19T13:56:47

Is your dream to live, or continue living, in France? It is possible as a non-EU citizen, without needing to get married or become a student to make it happen.
 
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6 Things To Know About Having A Baby In The Netherlands from 2018-11-07T10:23:49

Bec Holmes moved to a village in the Austrian mountains, where she fell in love with a Dutchman and relocated to the Netherlands. After a few years, marriage happened, and then she became pregna...

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3 Common Legal Challenges For British Expats from 2018-11-01T12:03:56

Did you know that the country you choose to divorce in can directly impact what assets you’re left with? Or that being an unmarried expat couple is a legal issue in some countries? Do you know...

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What You Should Know About UK And EU Citizens’ Rights After Brexit from 2018-10-25T09:16:54

If you’re a Brit in Europe, or a European citizen living in the UK, the issue of Brexit will be high on your radar. At the time of recording this, there are just six months to go until the UK le...

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Finding A Job In Luxembourg from 2018-10-17T12:21:27

When it comes to taking your career to Luxembourg – where do you begin? What are the main industries for expat workers in the country and, what sort of salaries can you...

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How To Set Up Your Own Business In Germany from 2018-09-26T14:57:11

Going it alone as self employed and setting up your own business is always a big step – and it’s an even bigger one to take, when you’re doing it in a foreign country. 
 
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7 Things Expats Need To Know Before Moving To Portugal from 2018-08-29T17:37:32

When you move abroad, there are inevitably things you find out that you wish someone had told you about earlier. 
 
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Retiring To Hong Kong from 2018-08-05T07:16:39

When it came time to think about retiring, Ben Zabulis and his partner Hillary quickly realised that the typical European expat retiree destinations, like Spain, weren’...

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Tax Issues for South African Expats - Jonty Leon from 2018-06-25T08:16:20

In this episode we're focusing on tax issues for South African expats. Did you know they’re on track to break their own emigration record this year?
 
And the bigge...

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Teaching in Germany from 2018-04-30T08:33:50

In this week's podcast, Expat Focus talks to John Siskar about his experience of teaching in Germany. Having moved from being a kindergarten teacher all the way through to secondary school, John...

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Expat Life With A Big Family from 2018-04-16T13:10:37

Tony Elliott's job as an interest rate trader has seen him live in the some of the most exciting cities in the world. Meantime, as a dad, he's ...

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Overcoming Loneliness With A Friend-Finding App from 2018-04-06T07:46:42

What was your biggest struggle when you moved to your new country? For Melanie Aronson, an American in Sweden, it was overcoming this unexpectedly deep sense of loneline...

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Tax Tips For Digital Nomads from 2018-03-15T08:51:22

Remote working has definitely hit the mainstream … and around the world, more and more people are taking the opportunity to be ‘temporary locals.’ Combining their jobs ...

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Running A B&B In The Italian Countryside from 2018-03-09T09:07:26

What does it take to own and run a B&B in the Italian countryside?

American Ashley Bartner can tell you all about it – and sh...

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Life In Denmark from 2018-02-09T14:50:29

What’s your motivation for moving abroad? British expat  Listen

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Common Tax Issues For UK Expats from 2018-01-15T08:32:36

For a lot of us when we move abroad, the last thing we really want to think about is our tax situation; getting ...

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Moving To The Netherlands from 2018-01-03T09:58:38

The Netherlands is well known for its great work-life balance, its cycling culture, tulip fields... But did you know it’s also a bit of an expat’s dream when it comes t...

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Living Off The Grid In Central America from 2017-11-17T12:34:56

Could you handle composting your own toilet waste? What about doing away with the convenience of the supermarket, and growing all your own food? 
 
Choosing a life that i...

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Starting A Business In France from 2017-11-03T12:47:26

Expat Focus talks to entrepreneur Craig Carlson about moving to France and starting his diner chain, ‘Breakfast in America.’

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Jonathan Brown - Life In Singapore from 2017-10-09T08:01:39

In this episode, Expat Focus talks to Jonathan Brown – an American who is carving out a location-independent life, while basing himself in Singapore.

Jonathan originally moved to Asia to ...

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Vanessa Anderson - House Sitting from 2017-10-05T09:51:32

Many of us want to ditch our 9-5 life and travel the world. But finding a viable way to do that long term can be a bit of a challenge! One way that is increasing in popularity is house sitting. ...

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Naomi Hattaway - Repatriation from 2017-09-29T04:44:38

Expat Focus talks to Naomi Hattaway about repatriation, and what it's like to never quite feel at home. Naomi is the brain behind the popular I Am A Triangle concept, which she explains in more ...

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Amanda Walkins - Freelance Writer, Serial Expat from 2017-09-08T09:26:32

Amanda Walkins talks to Expat Focus about how she came to move abroad, and how she ended up being a serial expat. Covering topics such as finance, check lists and the practical considerations ne...

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Expat Teacher In South Korea - Jasmine Turner from 2017-09-05T07:36:28

Expat Focus talks to Jasmine Turner, an American expat teacher living in South Korea, about life, culture shock, and the isolation people can experience when living abroad.

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International Currency Transfers - Will Hewitson, FC Exchange from 2017-07-15T13:05:17

Will Hewitson, Senior Partnerships Manager at FC Exchange, talks to Expat Focus about how to get a great rate on currency transfers, and moving your money abroad with confidence.

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Expat Mental Health - Vickie Skorji, Tell Japan from 2017-07-15T12:59:25

Vickie Skorji from Tell Japan talks to Carlie about the challenges of moving abroad and their impact on mental health.

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Learning Foreign Languages - Sarah Cole, John Murray Learning from 2017-07-15T12:54:15

Sarah Cole from John Murray Learning talks to Expat Focus about learning foreign languages.

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Educating Children Abroad - Rebecca Grappo, RNG International Educational Consultants from 2017-07-15T12:23:01

Rebecca Grappo from RNG International Educational Consultants talks to Expat Focus about moving abroad with children.

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Relocating Your Pets Abroad - Bethany Tucker, PetRelocation.com from 2017-07-15T12:18:18

Bethany Tucker from PetRelocation.com talks to Expat Focus about how to move abroad with your animals.

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A Guide To US Expat Accounts - Tom Zachystal, Individual Asset Management from 2017-07-15T12:13:11

Tom Zachystal from Individual Asset Management talks to Expat Focus about some of the financial challenges US expats should consider

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How To Avoid Disaster With The US Tax Code - Anthony Parent From IRS Medic from 2017-07-15T12:08:32

Anthony Parent from IRS Medic talks to Carlie about the US tax system a...

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Why American Expats' US Brokerage Accounts Are Being Closed from 2017-07-15T12:02:06

Guest hosts Claudine Gindel and Anthony Parent at IRS Medic talk to To...

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US Expat Tiffany Parks Talks About Her Decision To Move Abroad from 2017-07-15T11:54:09

Guest host Katy Sewall from the Bittersweet Life podcast talks to her co-host Tiffany Parks in Rome about her decision to move abroad.

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Casey Bahr, American Expat Blogger In Costa Rica from 2017-07-15T11:50:39

Casey writes part-time on a variety of topics, including his family's move and their ongoing adventures in Costa Rica, chronicled in his blog, Listen

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Dominican Republic Blogger, Lindsay de Feliz from 2017-07-15T11:37:36

British expat blogger Lindsay de Feliz talks to Expat Focus about life in the Dominican Republic, her blog yoursaucepans.blogspot.com and her upcoming book.

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Expat Education Expert Becky Grappo, Founder, RNG International from 2017-07-15T11:32:27

In this podcast we talk to expat education expert Becky Grappo about the challenges of international education and how to find the right school for your child abroad.

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Foreign Exchange Currency Broker Simon Hilton from 2017-07-15T11:27:48

In this podcast we talk to Simon Hilton about foreign exchange and currency transfer issues for expats sending money abroad.

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Robin Pascoe of ExpatExpert.com from 2017-07-15T11:24:22

In this episode we speak to Robin Pascoe of ExpatExpert.com about the joys and challenges of expat parenting. Robin is a well known expat author who aims to help families make the most of living...

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Michael Barrett of AmericanExpatinFrance.com from 2017-07-15T11:22

We speak to Michael Barrett, an American expat who has settled in France and now runs the blog AmericanExpatinFrance.com to help other expats. This interview gives us a unique insight into the p...

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UK Expat Tax Specialist Oliver Heslop from 2017-07-15T11:18:03

In this podcast we talk to Oliver Heslop to get his expert advice on expat UK taxation matters.

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Expat Author and Blogger Toni Hargis from 2017-07-15T11:12:37

We talk to expat author, blogger and Expat Focus columnist Toni Hargis about her writing career and what it takes to make a living in the world of expatriate books and blogs as a British expat l...

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