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Expat Life UnfilteredAmerican Family Almost Homeless in ThailandThey had a plan, boarded the flight, arrived in Thailand… and on day one were told the apartment they had lined up was no longer available. Welcome to real expat life.In this episode of the Expat Livin Podcast, Danielle talks with Tasha Watson, who moved from Pennsylvania to Chiang Mai, Thailand with her husband, Marcus, and their six-year-old son, ready to begin their new adventure abroad. Instead, they landed in immediate chaos and had to scramble for housing in a brand-new country.Now, just three months later, they’re settling in, homeschooling, working remotely, and building routines that fina...
2026-02-1229 minExpat Life UnfilteredI Moved Abroad as a Teenager — Here's What Shocked Me MostWhat is it really like for a teenager to grow up living abroad?In this episode of the Expat Livin Podcast, I’m joined by my son, Xavier, to talk honestly about his experience as an American teen living overseas. From adjusting to a British school system and learning Spanish, to making new friends, navigating cultural differences, and comparing life abroad to life in the U.S.—this is a real, unfiltered conversation from a teen’s point of view.We often talk about visas, housing, and logistics when moving abroad, but for families, the emotional and social side—especial...
2026-02-1231 minExpat Life UnfilteredLife Abroad Isn’t the Problem—This IsWhy does life abroad feel harder than it should—even when you love where you live?So many people dream of moving abroad, but once the excitement fades, the day-to-day reality can feel overwhelming. It’s not usually one big thing, it’s the small frustrations that pile up. Things like missing familiar foods, struggling with healthcare systems, navigating schools, paperwork, or simply not knowing who to ask when something feels off.In this episode, we talk honestly about why life abroad feels harder than it should, what we miss from home, what we don’t miss at all, and, mos...
2026-01-2026 minExpat Life UnfilteredDON'T RENT PROPERTY In Spain Until You Watch This Video! Expert Agent TalksMoving to Spain soon or just dreaming about it? ☀️Whether you plan to rent, buy, or invest, the Spanish property market follows its own rules. From deposits and documents to agent differences and hidden taxes, it’s easy to get lost without the right help.In this episode of the Expat Livin Podcast, Guillermo sits down with Flavie Staub, a trilingual real-estate expert based in Madrid who also serves clients in Málaga and Palma de Mallorca. Flavie shares her journey from France to Spain, explains how the market really works for foreigners, and reveals what to watch out for bef...
2026-01-0140 min
Your Message Received!You Really Can Go Home Again-Expat Livin' with Guillermo SalasLiving the Expat Dream Life: Transitioning to a New Life Overseas. Have you ever dreamed of living abroad? Sounds incredible and may feel daunting, too. In this episode of 'Your Message Received', host John Duffin speaks with Guillermo Salas, a successful real estate agent who shares his journey of moving his family from Philadelphia to Spain. Despite initial resistance and challenges, Guillermo discusses the benefits of pursuing one's dream, the process of adjusting to a new culture, and building a successful business remotely. Guillermo also provides insights into his exclusive Expat Livin' program...
2025-12-3057 minExpat Life UnfilteredMoving Abroad? Here's What You Need to Know About U.S. TaxesAre you an American living abroad or planning to move overseas? Then this is one podcast episode you cannot afford to skip.In this episode of the Expat Livin Podcast, I sit down with Nathalie Goldstein, the founder of My Expat Taxes - and an American expat herself. Originally from California, she now lives in Austria with her family, giving her both the personal experience and professional expertise to help U.S. citizens abroad navigate one of the most confusing parts of expat life: U.S. taxes....
2025-12-1832 minExpat Life UnfilteredAmerican Teen After 5 Years in Europe: What Shocked Him MostIs life better in the USA vs Europe? Ask any adult and you'll get a long, complicated answer. 🌍 In this episode, a mother and her teenage son discuss their experiences living in both the US and Europe, sharing honest opinions about the differences in daily life and what it's really like living abroad. This candid conversation offers a unique perspective for anyone considering moving abroad, especially those navigating the expat life and the realities of living in Europe.📌 Thinking about moving abroad but not sure where to start?You don’t have to figur...
2025-12-0614 minExpat Life UnfilteredMistakes Foreigners Make Buying and Renting Property in SpainThinking about moving to Spain? In this video, we’ll cover the most common mistakes foreigners make when buying, renting or investing in property in Spain and how you can avoid them! From understanding the local market to navigating legal requirements, we’ll guide you through the process to help ensure a smooth and successful investment. Whether you’re looking to rent, buy, or invest, the Spanish real estate market works very differently from what most expats are used to ... and knowing how it really works can save you time, money, and stress.In this episode of the Ex...
2025-11-2021 min
DreamState Livin'DreamState Livin' | Ep. 25 | 10 Months In LATAMFor the last 10 months I’ve been living a dream I wrote about years ago:Leave the States. Move to South America. Learn Spanish. Build my own thing.In this episode, I break down the real story behind that dream – the good, the brutal, and the sacred. This isn’t a travel vlog. It’s a debrief of a man redesigning his life from the ground up.In this episode I talk about:Landing in Colombia for a DreamState event and never really g...
2025-11-071h 18Expat Life UnfilteredEasiest European Countries for Americans to Move To in 2025Thinking about moving to Europe but not sure where to start? In this episode of The Expat Livin Podcast, Danielle & Guillermo break down the 10 easiest countries in Europe for Americans to move to — from income requirements to visa options, lifestyle perks, and all the hidden trade-offs nobody tells you about.Whether you’re a remote worker, retiree, family planning a move, or someone who just wants a slower, saner lifestyle abroad, this episode gives you a realistic, step-by-step look at what it takes to actually live in Europe legally.We cover the best EU countries for Americans, including top visa...
2025-11-0615 minExpat Life UnfilteredWhat No One Tells You About Moving OverseasWhat if the hardest part about moving abroad isn’t the visa… it’s your mindset?In this episode of Expat Livin, we sit down with Ricardo Collison, co-founder of Mindshift Theory- a global movement helping people reprogram their beliefs and unlock their full potential using the science of neuroplasticity, mindfulness, and affirmations. Ricardo has lived across South Africa, the U.S., the U.K., Switzerland, and Spain, and shares how his expat journey shaped his understanding of resilience, growth, and adaptability.💭 Whether you’re planning your first move abroad or already living overseas, t...
2025-10-2354 minExpat Life UnfilteredCan You Really Travel The World For Less?Join me on this exciting travel vlog as I share the best travel secrets for your next adventure! 🌍 Discover how to travel on a budget while enjoying the expat life abroad. With these travel hacks, you'll experience the world without breaking the bank! ✈️💰📌 Ready to start your own move abroad? 📘 Grab my book: Moving to Spain: The Essential Guide from an American Expat Family. https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/moving-to-spain-e-book 🎓 Check out our relocation solutions for moving abroad: https://expatlivin.com/relocation-solutionsEver wondered how to travel the world, stay in incredible hotels, and never overpay...
2025-10-0924 minExpat Life UnfilteredExpat Life Isn't Lonely: Here's How to Find Your People📘 Grab my book: Moving to Spain: The Essential Guide from an American Expat Family. https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/moving-to-spain-e-book 🎓 Check out our online courses for moving abroad: https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/expat-essentials-packageplusThe biggest fear for many is the expat struggles of loneliness and building a new home in a foreign place. This video offers a moving abroad guide and advice on making friends abroad to help with overcoming loneliness. Don't let the fear of loneliness abroad stop you from enjoying your expat life!0:00 – Intro: Why Expat Loneliness Hits Hard1:25 –...
2025-10-0219 minExpat Life UnfilteredInsane Traditions You Won't Believe ExistFrom Spain’s wine-soaked El Chupinazo to fiery paper-burning festivals, traveling abroad means stepping into traditions that are as quirky as they are unforgettable. In this episode of the Expat Livin Podcast, Danielle and Guillermo share their funniest, strangest, and most surprising cultural experiences—from Spain to Scotland, Belgium, and beyond.📘 Grab my book: Moving to Spain: The Essential Guide from an American Expat Family. https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/moving-to-spain-e-bookIf you’re curious about the weird and wild side of living abroad (and what these traditions can teach us about embracing new cultures), this epis...
2025-09-3019 min
Black Expat Life Abroad | Moving Abroad Resources for Black TravelersHigh Cost of Living in the U.S. vs. Life Abroad: Is Staying Really Worth It?💰 High Cost of Living in the U.S. vs. Life Abroad: Is Staying Really Worth It? 🌍✈️From skyrocketing rent to grocery bills that feel like luxury shopping trips, living in the United States has become increasingly expensive—and for many, unsustainable. The dream of financial stability feels further away, while student debt, medical bills, and rising housing costs pile on top of everyday expenses. But what if there’s another way? What if leaving the U.S. could actually save you money and give you a better quality of life?In this episode of Black Expat Life Abr...
2025-09-071h 06Expat Life UnfilteredEverything You Need to Know About Spain Visas [Expert Interview]📘 Grab my book: Moving to Spain: The Essential Guide from an American Expat Family. https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/moving-to-spain-e-book Dreaming of moving to Spain but overwhelmed by the visa process?In this episode of Expat Livin, we sit down with Giuliana Cillo, co-founder of Your Spanish Visa, to break down the two most powerful ways to legally relocate to Spain: the Digital Nomad Visa and the Non-Lucrative Visa.We dive into:✅ Who qualifies for each visa✅ Income and financial requirements✅ Application process (step-by-step)✅ Common mistakes that get people...
2025-08-0730 minExpat Life UnfilteredMoving abroad with children in 2025 to a new country 🌎 Things You Must Know!👉 Want to make your move abroad easier?Grab our book, Moving to Spain – the step-by-step guide we wish we had when we started.📘 https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/moving-to-spain-e-book🎙️ What’s it really like raising teenagers abroad? In this episode, I sit down with my two sons — Joaquín and Xavier — to talk about the highs, the challenges, and the life-changing lessons of growing up as expat teens in Spain. From sports and school to language barriers, culture shocks, and forming new friendships, they open up about what it’s like to leave behind the only life t...
2025-07-2423 minExpat Life UnfilteredSPAIN CULTURE SHOCKS NO ONE TALKS ABOUT | Expat Life in Spain📌 Ready to start your own move abroad? 📘 Grab my book: Moving to Spain: The Essential Guide from an American Expat Family. https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/moving-to-spain-e-book 🎓 Check out our online courses for moving abroad: https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/expat-essentials-packageplusWe’re not talking about the cute culture shocks. In this episode, we share the surprising, inconvenient, and downright confusing parts of life in Spain that no one warned us about...until we lived it. From begging for the bill at restaurants to battling bugs with no window screens, and from air conditioning debates to...
2025-07-1023 minExpat Life UnfilteredLeaving the Comfort Zone: From South Africa to Spain — Michele’s Expat Journey & Life Lessons📌 Ready to start your own move abroad? 📘 Grab my book: Moving to Spain: The Essential Guide from an American Expat Family. https://expatlivin.mysamcart.com/checkout/moving-to-spain-e-book 🎓 Check out our online courses for moving abroad: https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/expat-essentials-package1What does it take to leave everything behind and start fresh in a new country? 🌍 In this episode of Expat Livin, Danielle sits down with her good friend and fellow expat, Michele Collison, to unpack her incredible story of moving across continents - from South Africa to London, Switzerland, California, and finally, Spain. 🇿🇦➡️🇬🇧➡️🇨🇭➡️🇺🇸➡️🇪🇸They dive into the highs and lows of raising global citizens, b...
2025-06-2637 minExpat Life UnfilteredWe Moved to Spain! Our First Day (Chaos, Lost Child & First Impressions)What really happens when you land in a new country with 4 kids, 13 bags, a dog in a crate… and absolutely no idea what’s coming next? In this episode of the Expat Livin podcast, we rewind to our very first 24 hours in Spain — from travel meltdowns and a missing child at the airport to picking up our dog off a luggage belt and finally tasting our first Spanish meal.🎯 Whether you’re seriously planning your move abroad or just dreaming of it, this honest, funny, and slightly chaotic episode will give you a real look at what it’s like to make...
2025-06-1216 minExpat Life UnfilteredWhy I Left Everything Behind to Move AbroadIn this episode of the Expat Livin Podcast, Danielle sits down with Robin Villa, an American expat who transitioned from a successful teaching career in the United States to a new life on the sunny Costa Tropical of Spain. Robin shares her inspiring journey of early retirement, navigating the challenges of moving abroad with children, and embracing a life of adventure. They discuss the emotional highs and lows of expat living, the cultural adjustments, and the surprising lessons learned along the way.🚀 Thinking about making the leap to live abroad? Don’t do it alone! 📘 Grab my book: Mo...
2025-05-2950 minExpat Life UnfilteredMoving Abroad: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly!Thinking about moving abroad? In this honest and unfiltered episode of Expat Livin, Guillermo and Danielle open up about their family's journey after relocating from the U.S. to Spain. From life changing perks to unexpected struggles, and even a few disasters ...nothing is off limits. You’ll hear: - What makes expat life so magical- The challenges that most people don’t talk about- Our worst "ugly" moments — and how we got through them- Tips we wish we had before moving abroad. Whether you're...
2025-05-1542 minExpat Life UnfilteredMoving Abroad with Kids and a Dog: Chris Chiaro’s Expat Story!Thinking about making the leap to life abroad? 🌎 In this episode of Expat Livin, we sit down with Chris Chiaro, an American expat who moved his family — two kids, a dog (Ace 🐶), and his wife — from the U.S. to Spain!Chris shares what it's really like to relocate internationally with a family, the biggest surprises, challenges, and tips for anyone dreaming of a new life overseas. ✈️✨Chris is also the author of Home Automation 101, a fantastic guide to making your home smarter and your life easier. 📚 Check it out and connect with him on his YouTube channel @ChrisHomeAutomated!👉 Ready to sta...
2025-05-0139 min
About AbroadLivin(it) large in Bali, with the Managing Partner of Livit InternationalLavinia Iosub is the the Managing Partner of Livit International, a co-working space, community, and startup incubator based in Bali. A true global citizen originally from Romania, Lavinia has traveled to ~40 countries, lived in 8 countries, and created a current reality that allows her to split her time between Bali and slo-mading around the world in her down time. She’s been calling Bali her home for eight years now, and has built an incredible community on a side of the island that attracts a slightly different crowd than the popular nomad hotspots in Ubud and Canggu. Today she shares a...
2022-12-0659 min
The Chris the Freelancer Podcast23: What's Thailand like in 2022? with special guest Riley Bennett (Livin That Life)In this episode Chris and Riley discuss what it’s like in Thailand since covid hit from an expat/digital nomad perspective.
Timecodes:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:12] Riley shares his experience living in Thailand over the last 8 months
[02:11] Chris’s experience with masks in Koh Phangan
[04:02] The bright side of COVID restrictions for Riley in Thailand
[07:07] Current entry requirements for Thailand and Chris’s experience getting into Thailand in April 2022
[09:03] Riley’s experience getting into Thailand in September 2021 and what’s coming up from June 2022
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2022-05-2551 min
Interview with a warriorInterview #6 - Jessica Gerrity (Kyudo)Interview with Jessica Gerrity aka @jessintokyo on instagram! As a New Zealand expat livin in Japan for more than a decade, she now practice Kyudo and talk about it with a contagious passion!!
2021-05-0150 min
Get the Boots27. Finding home (and your expat super power) in an unexpected place - with Nicole PalazzoSend us a textToday's guest is one of my favourite expat podcasters: Nicole Palazzo from The Expat Cast – "the podcast where expats share stories about fitting in, standing out, and every mishap on their journey to feeling at home abroad". We talk about the dark moments of expat life, how we discover things about ourselves we didn't know, and what happens when your primary reason to leave your home country is no longer the reason to stay in your new place. We discuss what it means to be introverted expats, and how we n...
2021-03-161h 16
Livin That Life – Digital Nomad PodcastWant A Travel Lifestyle Just Do It... [Steve Yalo Travel Vlogger Story] [Podcast Ep21]Steve Yalo is a filmmaker and travel vlogger. He recently left his marketing job in New York to pursue what he loves full time - travel and making videos.
▶︎https://www.youtube.com/user/YaloVids
▶︎https://www.instagram.com/steveyalo
We touch on:
his background,
how he got started,
the one-way ticket,
Thailand,
Vietnam,
Myanmar,
budget travel,
couchsurfing.com,
budget travel,
travel guides,
working at hostels,
getting paid to make hotel videos,
how to travel with no money,
how to find a job while traveling,
teaching english abroad,
making travel vlogs,
quitting your job,
freelancing on upwork,
influencer marketing,
how to start a...
2021-01-2539 minLivin That Life – Digital Nomad PodcastLIVE🔴Digital Nomad Q&A #4 - How we Started Making Money Online: Freelance vs Amazon vs DropshippingEvan's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/motiveinmotion
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📝 About: Riley quit his job in October '14 and moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand (the Digital Nomad capital of the world) with his best friend on a mission to replace their 9-5 incomes with an online business and...
2020-10-1947 minLivin That Life – Digital Nomad PodcastIn Saigon W Oldboy Aka Yevato Kim! – Our Youtube & Amazon FBA Story (Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Tet)Subscribe to my boy Oldboy! Food, funnies, and Vietnam expat living!
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We talk getting started on YouTube and Amazon FBA (private label FBA importing from alibaba)
More on The Amazon Method - playlist on my channel.
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Our initial interview from 2 yrs ago: https://youtu.be/RyVIfXNglc8
That Korean blogger post about Livin That Life - http://m.blog.naver.com/roadnottak/22...
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2020-06-1514 minLivin That Life – Digital Nomad PodcastAmazon FBA Podcast How To Get Started (from Nick Nerov Channell)🌴 JOIN THE ADVENTURE: Subscribe for FREE weekly travel videos and digital nomad stuff.
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We talk about how we got started selling on Amazon, moving to Chiang Mai to become digital nomads, preparing for holiday sales, placing a test order, how to pick a product, the Amazon FBA private-label business model, and more.
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Super Early Bird Price ends October 14.
📝 About Riley: I quit my job in October '14 and moved to Chiang Mai, Thaila...
2019-11-1133 minLivin That Life – Digital Nomad PodcastOur Story. Our Why.(Private Label Alibaba Importing Online)I'm also on his latest podcast episode over on iTunes - diving deeper into my story - give it a listen and subscribe to it on iTunes: 🔊
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
Thanks, Chris for the interview!
He's also got a dope website with resources for u guys looking into the diginomad life: http://christhefreelancer.com/
Hey guys! You finally get to meet Parker, haha! You have seen him in many videos, but finally, we're on a podcast together. My Day 1 homie since the playground and partner in crime out here. We moved to Chiang Mai together 2 yrs ago and...
2019-11-0533 min
This Strange LifeBest of 2018 - Part 2 - Happy New YearWe present the best of 2018 Part 2, for your pleasure... running order as follows:
Clip 1 – Friso & Mario – Man loses leg in train accident, Harvey Weinstein stories
Clip 2 – Greg from Bangkok podcast – Driving & getting stuff done in Thailand
Clip 3 – Riley from Livin That Life – being a digital nomad, amazon business
Clip 4 – Blake & Chris – Cum Rags & Thai attitudes to death
Clip 5 – Jon Brisson – new health, health conspiracies
Clip 6 – M’Linda Kula – Jean Benet Ramsey – harrowing events leading to her death
Clip 7 – Magda Kozlowska – Life as a school counseller in Dubai & Thailand
Clip 8 – James & Matt – Rose West & Swastikas
Thanks to all our listeners and all the support we've received over...
2019-01-031h 31
Livin That Life – Digital Nomad PodcastMaking 10k a month Online w/ Johnny FD: Dropshipping Vs Amazon FBA Private LabelingJohnny FD is the host of Travel Like A Boss Podcast and Author of '12 Weeks in Thailand: The Good Life on the Cheap'. We talk about how he got to making $10k per month, selling his first dropshipping store for $60k, the shopify dropshipping method vs the Amazon FBA importing method, his Travel Like a Boss Podcast, and his tips for getting started as a digital nomad.
Johnny's the one who basically got us out to Chiang Mai to join the digital nomad community, therefore changing our lives forever, so this is a special one. Like many of us...
2016-10-1248 min