Summary In this conversation, James Doran interviews a guest who has lived in various countries around the world. They discuss favourite places to live, favourite international food and traditions, the best things about living abroad, and tips for expat life. The conversation is light-hearted and provides insights into the guest's experiences and perspectives. Takeaways Living abroad offers a sense of discovery and freedom. Favorite international food can vary, but Thai food is a popular choice. International traditions like cacao ceremonies and ecstatic dance can provide a connection to oneself. Finding ways to combat homesickness, such as visiting international restaurants or connecting with other expats, can help ease the transition. Figuring out how things work in a new country, from customs to technicalities, can be a challenge. Jumping into the unknown and taking risks can lead to personal growth while living abroad. Attending social events and being open to meeting new people is a great way to make friends in a new city. Exploring a new city by trying out different restaurants and discovering local attractions can be exciting. Flying west when travelling can be easier on jet lag compared to flying east. The guest offers assistance with US tax returns and denouncing citizenship on their website. Sound Bites "Favorite place to get work done while exploring an exotic culture: Bangkok" "Favorite international food: Thai pineapple chicken and mango sticky rice" "Favorite international tradition: Cacao ceremony and ecstatic dance" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Guest's Background 02:02 International Traditions: Cacao Ceremonies and Ecstatic Dance 04:23 Navigating the Challenges of Living Abroad 05:52 Exploring a New City: Random Adventures and Discoveries 06:20 Expat Life Hack: Easing Jet Lag by Flying West 06:50 Additional Resources: US Tax Return Assistance and Denouncing Citizenship --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Summary: Olivier Wagner shares his journey of living in different countries, including France, the US, Canada, and Mexico. He discusses his experiences studying in the US and the differences in campus life compared to France. Olivier also talks about his time in New York City and the cultural exposure he had there. He then shares his impressions of living in Canada, particularly in Montreal, and the cultural differences between English-speaking and French-speaking Canadians. Finally, he discusses his current experience in Mexico and the ease of travel and living there. In this conversation, James Doran discusses his experiences living abroad and the cultural differences he encountered. He talks about the differences between Canadian French and French from France, including the use of old words and literal translations from English. He also shares his thoughts on language evolution and the importance of being curious when living abroad. James provides advice for those considering living abroad, such as the benefits of moving to Quebec as a stepping stone into North America. He also discusses his business, 1040 Abroad, which helps Americans living overseas with their tax returns. Takeaways - Living in different countries provides unique cultural experiences and perspectives. - Campus life in the US is different from Europe, with a focus on enclosed campuses and limited access to the city. - New York City offers a diverse and international environment, with opportunities for cultural exploration.- There are cultural differences between English-speaking and French-speaking Canadians. - Mexico provides an open and welcoming environment for travelers and expats. Living abroad allows for a deeper understanding of cultural differences and perspectives. - Canadian French differs from French spoken in France, with the use of old words and literal translations from English. - Being curious is essential when living abroad, as it helps to navigate and appreciate new experiences. - Moving to Quebec can be a good stepping stone for those interested in living in North America. - 1040 Abroad provides tax return services for Americans living overseas and helps with compliance and renunciation of US citizenship. Sound Bites "I lived in France until 2004, then studied in Louisiana and worked in New York." "I joined an accounting firm in Montreal and became a CPA." "Mexico was open throughout COVID-19 and saw an opportunity in having foreigners stay." "The melody was a way to cross off. It was quite a common one I used a lot." "Sometimes you can say whether it's an old French word that they're still using. Sometimes you can say whether it's a literal English translation." "I always feel that you speak your story, you speak English as a second language, especially from some parts of Europe. They speak American English." 1040abroad.com Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/ Subscribe, Rate, and Review:If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 11:26 Living and Working in Canada 33:52 Living Abroad and Language Differences 42:01 The Importance of Curiosity and Cultural Differences 51:09 Advice for Living Abroad and Moving to Quebec 56:03 Advice for Americans Living Abroad 01:04:03 1040 Abroad: Assisting Americans with Tax Returns --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00 Intro 00:24. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:00. What is your favourite international food? 02:00. What is your favourite international tradition? 03:00. What is your favourite thing about living abroad? 04:00. What is your best homesickness remedy?  05:00. What is the hardest thing about living abroad? 06:00. What is the best phrase you're learnt whilst living abroad? 07:00. What is the best way to make friends abroad?  08:00. What is the best thing to do in your new city? 09:00. What is your best expat life hack? Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/ Subscribe to our podcast! Share your favourite expat stories on social media using #QuickFireAbroad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Title: The Expat Pod: Tracy Lamouri Subtitle: Leaving Canada for a Mediterranean Adventure in Malta Episode Number: 42 Release Date: [06/05/2024] Duration: [00:57:10] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into what it is like to move from North America to Malta in the Mediterranean! Our Guest this week Tracy Lamouri shares her experience of being able to work remotely for her own company and how this enabled her and her husband to explore a life abroad. Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/  00:00 Intro 01:50 Getting There 16:43 Being There 45:09 Review Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my guests a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00 Intro 00:32. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:29. What is your favourite international food? 01:53. What is your favourite international tradition? 02:49. What is your favourite thing about living abroad? 03:20. What is your best homesickness remedy?  04:49. What is the hardest thing about living abroad? 05:49. What is the best phrase you've learnt whilst living abroad? 06:53. What is the best way to make friends abroad?  07:34. What is the best thing to do in your new city? 09:35. What is your best expat life hack? Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod⁠⁠⁠  Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ExpatPod⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our podcast! Share your favourite expat stories on social media using #QuickFireAbroad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Title: The Expat Pod: Jodi Samuels Subtitle: Tales of Kosher adventures from Outback to Big City Episode Number: 41 Release Date: [29/04/2024] Duration: [01:29:39] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the many adventures explored by Jodi Samuels a South African who has explored many amazing countries from Isreal to New Zealand, Australia, United States, and Back to Isreal with her family. Jodi shares her stories of moving from South Africa to be in Isreal where she met her now husband - They then travelled the world together exploring remote areas of New Zealand and Australia before getting settled status to be able to move to Sydney. Jodi then moved to Manhattan with her husband where they started a family and had a settled life. Being Jewish, Jodi often travelled to Isreal having been there when she left school. Not knowing she would eventually move there with her children and she has grown her incredible network globally through the many moves. You can find out more about Jodi on her website here: https://www.jodisvoice.com/ Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/  00:00:00 Intro 00:08:47 Getting There 00:38:15 Being There 01:16:27 Review Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my guest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00 Intro 00:35. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:03. What is your favourite international food? 02:04. What is your favourite international tradition? 02:58. What is your favourite thing about living abroad? 03:45. What is your best homesickness remedy?  04:26. What is the hardest thing about living abroad? 05:08. What is the best phrase you've learnt whilst living abroad? 05:43. What is the best way to make friends abroad?  06:25. What is the best thing to do in your new city? 07:15. What is your best expat life hack? Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod⁠⁠  Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ExpatPod⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our podcast! Share your favourite expat stories on social media using #QuickFireAbroad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Title: The Expat Pod: Peter Banigo Subtitle: Moving to the UK & Turkey from Nigeria Episode Number: 40 Release Date: [22/04/2024] Duration: [00:49:07] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the life of Peter Banigo who is a Nigerian entrepreneur who moved to the UK to pursue a Master's in Coventry whilst keeping his online business growing in his home country. After graduating Peter spent some time living in Istanbul before moving back to the UK and relocating the HQ of his online business. Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/  00:00 Intro 01:19 Getting There 13:40 Being There 35:31 Review Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my guest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00 Intro 00:48. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:49. What is your favourite international food? 02:46. What is your favourite international tradition? 03:27. What is your favourite thing about living abroad? 04:20. What is your best homesickness remedy?  05:05. What is the hardest thing about living abroad? 05:48. What is the best phrase you've learnt whilst living abroad? 06:23. What is the best way to make friends abroad?  06:55. What is the best thing to do in your new city? 07:33. What is your best expat life hack? Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sean-Bw-Parker/e/B06XZ76F5Y%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Latest album, Caucasian Nights: https://open.spotify.com/album/4SJMGGgVFOYm2YyUZFf8wu Saatchi Art page: https://www.saatchiart.com/seanbwparker Connect with Us: Website: ⁠https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod⁠  Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/⁠  Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/ExpatPod⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/⁠ Subscribe to our podcast! Share your favourite expat stories on social media using #QuickFireAbroad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Title: The Expat Pod: Sean BW Parker Subtitle: 10 years in the Istanbul art scene Episode Number: 39 Release Date: [15/04/2024] Duration: [00:46:53] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the art scene in Istanbul and what it is like to leave the UK post higher education to scratch the itch of curiosity around living in a Muslim country to expand one's horizons. Sean Bw Parker (MA) is a British artist, musician and writer specialising in art, cultural theory and justice reform. He has published a number of books and albums, won several awards – including Koestler Arts platinum for play The Wolfstadt-Wire (2020) and Compelling Speech - The Stammering Enigma (2023) - and gave a TED talk in 2013. He holds Masters and BA degrees in Fine Art from the University for the Creative Arts in Surrey, and worked for ten years in Istanbul as a musician and teacher, until 2014. He has given talks at Istanbul University, Kadir-Has University, University of Bristol, Bristol BIMM and Brighton Science Festival amongst other venues, and has been published in Time Out Istanbul, Louder Than War, The Monument Fellowship, The Epoch Times, TS Eliot Foundation, CIEO, New Thinking, STAMMA, Cosmopolitan and in two Westminster Commission reports. He has appeared on Talk Radio Live, NTV Turkey, Rise TV, BBC Radio Wales, in documentaries by Richard Vobes, Dogs On The Run films, Sky Arts, and on a number of podcasts. He has interviewed Ed Harcourt, Kristin Hersh, Julie Burchill, Danny Macnamara, Garry Bushell and Ian Broudie among other musicians and writers, was a music columnist for Turkish magazine the Multicultural Guide, and ran the Seafish music and arts venue on the Sussex coast in 2016. He was born in Exeter in 1975. Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sean-Bw-Parker/e/B06XZ76F5Y%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Latest album, Caucasian Nights: https://open.spotify.com/album/4SJMGGgVFOYm2YyUZFf8wu Saatchi Art page: https://www.saatchiart.com/seanbwparker Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/  00:00 Intro 00:45 Getting There 07:34 Being There 35:22 Review Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00 Intro 00:35. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:24. What is your favourite international food? 02:16. What is your favourite international tradition? 03:24. What is your favourite thing about living abroad? 04:13. What is your best homesickness remedy?  05:30. What is the hardest thing about living abroad? 06:39. What is the best phrase you've learnt whilst living abroad? 07:28. What is the best way to make friends abroad?  08:35. What is the best thing to do in your new city? 09:10. What is your best expat life hack? Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/ Subscribe to our podcast! Share your favourite expat stories on social media using #QuickFireAbroad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Title: The Expat Pod: Andrew Esdale Subtitle: Teaching English in China Episode Number: 38 Release Date: [08/04/2024] Duration: [00:57:26] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into teaching English abroad in China and Qatar, finding love in a foreign country and navigating international travel during Covid-19. Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/  00:00 Intro 1:00 Getting There 12:52 Being There 48:08 Review Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Quick Fire Questions: Ceyda Ayran Chats About moving from Turkey to Sweden and Living Life Globally Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00 Intro 00:42. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:07. What is your favourite international food? 02:19. What is your favourite international tradition? 03:41. What is your favourite thing about living abroad? 04:42 . What is your best homesickness remedy?  06:07. What is the hardest thing about living abroad? 07:32. What is the best phrase you're learnt whilst living abroad? 09:00. What is the best way to make friends abroad?  10:12. What is the best thing to do in your new city? 11:12. What is your best expat life hack? About Ceyda Ayran: Ceyda moved from Turkey to Sweden when her husband was offered the opportunity to work in Sweden. Not having work confirmed for herself, she took the leap with him and through a couple of setbacks Ceyda was able to push through attending private Swedish lessons and many networking events to eventually land a job and settle in Gothenburg. Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/ Subscribe to our podcast! Share your favourite expat stories on social media using #QuickFireAbroad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Title: The Expat Pod: Ceyda Ayran Subtitle: Starting a new life in Sweden Episode Number: 37 Release Date: [18/03/2024] Duration: [01:06:23] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into building a life in Sweden with Ceyda Ayran. Ceyda is an expert in international translation and has spent time living in Germany for her studies. She moved to Sweden with her husband when he was offered the opportunity to work abroad leaving her with the need to find her own purpose whilst in Sweden. Join us as Ceyda shares her story about learning language, and navigating the social environment of Sweden. Please also find Ceyda on Linkedin with the following link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceydaayran/ Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/  00:00 Intro 01:34 Getting There 17:44 Being There 44:54 Review Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  QFQ: Ana Fachardo Chats About leaving Brazil for a life in Sweden and Living Life Globally Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00. Intro 00:44. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:55. What is your favourite international food? 02:33. What is your favourite international tradition? 03:16. What is your favourite thing about living abroad? 03:35. What is your best homesickness remedy?  04:34. What is the hardest thing about living abroad? 04:56. What is the best phrase you're learnt whilst living abroad? 05:13. What is the best way to make friends abroad?  05:58. What is the best thing to do in your new city? 07:01. What is your best expat life hack? Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/ Subscribe to our podcast! Share your favourite expat stories on social media using #QuickFireAbroad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Title: The Expat Pod: Ana Fachardo Subtitle: From Brazillian Summer to Swedish Winter Episode Number: 36 Release Date: [11/03/2024] Duration: [00:41:39] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the experience of leaving Brazil for work in Sweden with Ana Fachardo. Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/  00:00 Intro 00:45 Getting There 12:35 Being There 32:46 Review Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my guests a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers! Quick Fire Questions: Xenia, a Russian living in The Netherlands Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00. Intro 00:26. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:45. What is your favourite international food? 02:21. What is your favourite international tradition? 04:00. What is your favourite thing about living abroad? 05:10. What is your best homesickness remedy? 05:58. What is the hardest thing about living abroad? 07:06. What is the best phrase you've learnt whilst living abroad? 08:50. What is the best way to make friends abroad? 09:59. What is the best thing to do in your new city? 10:53. What is your best expat life hack? Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ExpatPod⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our podcast! Share your favourite expat stories on social media using #QuickFireAbroad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Title: The Expat Pod: Xenia Subtitle: Leaving Russia for Western Europe Episode Number: 35 Release Date: 04/03/2024 Duration: 1:03:01 Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into leaving Russia for opportunities to work. Xenia shares about the difficulties finding work as a young woman in Russia, her incredible journey has taken her to many countries and she finds herself settled in The Netherlands, where she was able to leverage her knowledge of Russian language to be a strength for her to work. "My name is Xenia, I am a Dutch-based photographer, minimalist and eco-warrior. Ever since I got my Master's degree in sustainable development, I have been incredibly interested in recycling and waste management. I am a poet at heart, very empathic and passionate. My hobbies are learning languages, photography and travelling." Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/  00:00 Intro 01:05 Getting There 23:24 Being There 52:15 Review Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my guests a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Quick Fire Questions: Steve Cowgill a British expat living in Muscat, Oman. Steve started his professional career in Manchester, England, before being given the option to explore life working abroad. He chose to look at the Middle East as his new home on an initial short-term stay, but 10 years later he has set some roots down with a family and a great career. Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00. What is your favourite place you've lived? 00:43. What is your favourite international food? 01:20. What is your favourite international tradition? 02:42. What is your favourite thing about living abroad? 03:36. What is your best homesickness remedy?  04:18. What is the hardest thing about living abroad? 04:49. What is the best phrase you've learnt whilst living abroad? 05:02. What is the best way to make friends abroad?  05:53. What is the best thing to do in your new city? 06:30. What is your best expat life hack? Connect with Us: Website: ⁠⁠https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod⁠⁠  Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ExpatPod⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/⁠⁠ Subscribe to our podcast! Share your favourite expat stories on social media using #QuickFireAbroad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message

Title: The Expat Pod: Stephen Cowgill Subtitle: Moving to Oman from Manchester Episode Number: 34 Release Date: [26/02/2024] Duration: [00:55:21] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the life of Stephen Cowgill, a man who has lived in Oman for over 10 years. Come share in his stories of experiencing Muslim traditions, and the generosity and openness of the culture and people in Oman for a western expat. Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/  00:00 Intro 00:39 Getting There 11:58 Being There 41:40 Review Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theexpatpod/message