Moving To The Netherlands

Carlie: Hey there. It’s Carlie with the Expat Focus podcast. The Netherlands is well known for its great work-life balance, its cycling culture, tulip fields … there’s a few more clichés I could mention here too. But did you know it’s also a bit of an expat’s dream when it comes to making your move … Read more

Living Off The Grid In Central America

Carlie: Hey there, it’s Carlie with the Expat Focus podcast. Could you handle composting your own bathroom business? What about doing away with the convenience of the supermarket and growing, sometimes killing, all your food? Choosing a life that’s more sustainable and self-sufficient is becoming easier and more realistic for many of us, and living … Read more

Starting A Business In France

Carlie: Hey there, it’s Carlie with the Expat Focus podcast. When you live abroad, there’s always at least one thing from home that you miss, and wish you could have with you. For me, living in Strasbourg, it’s easier access to Vegemite, and that Australian afternoon blend tea. For Craig Carlson, as a student, and … Read more

Jonathan Brown – Life In Singapore

Carlie: Hey there. It’s Carlie with the Expat Focus podcast, and in this episode I’m talking to Jonathan Brown, an American who is carving out a location-independent life while basing himself in Singapore. Jonathan originally moved to Asia to work for LinkedIn, and he has since published a book for young professionals looking to take … Read more

Vanessa Anderson – House Sitting

Carlie: Hey there. It’s Carlie with the Expat Focus podcast. Many of us want to ditch our 9-to-5 life and travel the world. But finding a viable way to do that, and long term, well, it can be a bit of a challenge. One way that is increasing in popularity is by house-sitting. Vanessa Anderson … Read more

Naomi Hattaway – Repatriation

  Carlie: Hey there. It’s Carlie with the Expat Focus podcast. One thing you don’t think too much about when you move overseas is what happens if or when you go back to your home country. Now, personally, I haven’t experienced this yet. I’ve just marked four years in the northern hemisphere. But plenty of … Read more

Amanda Walkins – Freelance Writer, Serial Expat

  Carlie: Hey there. It’s Carlie with the Expat Focus podcast. If you’re thinking about taking the leap into life abroad, it can be difficult to know where to start. Choose a country to move to – well, obviously, that’s a good step one. But sometimes, even that first decision is not straightforward. And then … Read more

Expat Teacher In South Korea – Jasmine Turner

Carlie: Hey there. It’s Carlie with the Expat Focus podcast. I’m an Australian living in France, and on today’s show I’m talking expat life in South Korea with someone who surprised me, actually, with her honesty about how she’s finding her experience. My guest is Jasmine Turner, an American YouTuber who you can check out … Read more

International Currency Transfers – Will Hewitson From FC Exchange

Carlie: Will Hewitson, Senior Partnerships Manager at FC Exchange, talks to me about how to get a great rate on currency transfers, and moving your money abroad with confidence. Are all currency transfer companies essentially the same? Will: There’s actually a range of companies that will send your money overseas, but it’s usually broken down … Read more

Expat Mental Health – Vickie Skorji From Tell Japan

Carlie: It’s tough enough sometimes, just being an expat and living away from your old network of family and friends. But when you need extra support – medical, legal services – and you’re in a foreign country, it can be a real struggle to find adequate help. Hey, it’s Carlie, an Australian expat living in … Read more