Carlie: Hey there, it’s Carlie with the Expat Focus Podcast. 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 time of year to move? And how do you make … Read more
Carlie: Hey there, it’s Carlie with the Expat Focus podcast. When American, Samaki Dorsey Schneider moved to France permanently 5 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 expats who can’t simply exchange their existing driver’s license for a French … Read more
Click here to get a quote from Cigna Healthcare for health insurance in the USA. Carlie: Hey there, it’s Carlie with another episode of the Expat Focus Podcast. When you’re moving abroad, one of the things at the top of your to-do list should be sorting out health insurance, especially if you’re moving to a … Read more
Carlie: Hey there, it’s Carlie with the Expat Focus Podcast. Finding or creating a sense of community can be a real challenge when you live abroad. Greek American Pare Gerou is building hers from the ground up in the form of a cohousing community in southern Greece. So what is cohousing and just how ‘communal’ … Read more
Carlie: Hey there! It’s Carlie with another episode of the Expat Focus Podcast. 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. Today’s guest, Cepee Tabibian, tried and failed … Read more
Carlie: Hey there, it’s Carlie with the Expat Focus Podcast. 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, Michelle and Alex, actually had a big move abroad in mind before the global shutdown derailed … Read more
Carlie: Hello again, it’s Carlie with the Expat Focus Podcast. Have you heard about our email course for new expats? You can check it out on our website, expatfocus.com. Simply sign up to our monthly newsletter to get free access. Today’s guest built a successful business – and brand – around her passport country’s most popular … Read more
Carlie: Hi there, it’s Carlie. 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 to move abroad. It’s certainly true for me. Actually, this year marks 10 years since I decided to quit my job … Read more
Carlie: 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 and English teacher, Jesse Sweed. We talk about festive activities in the classroom, the perils of the Secret Santa gift, Spain’s Three Kings Day and how Jesse’s experience … Read more
Carlie: Hey there, it’s Carlie with the Expat Focus podcast. 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 expat and current Japanese tour company founder Nicki has lots of … Read more