How do you host company? There are no right or wrong answers, but here is an episode that might be helpful as you step into (or continue) hosting company abroad!Listen in as Chandra shares some great tips on how to improve everyone's experience WITHOUT striving for perfection!Plus, stay tuned as she shares this episode's "Chan Select", which gave her one of her most memorable nights in Paris!This episode's "Chan Select": La Guinguette de Neuilly, visit them on Instagram here.Follow us on Inst...

Finding your favorite place in your new country can take time as an expat. It took host, Chandra Alley, over two years! But in this episode she shares all about her favorite place in France. A place you may have never heard of...Plus stay tuned for not just one, but TWO "Chan Selects" at the end of the episode. You don't want to miss it!This episode's "Chan Selects": Bouillon Bernadette and Le Freti (click here to check Le Freti out on Instagram).Follow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalEp...

Making friends may not be easy, but as an expat it is SO essential! Today Chandra shares not only about why friendships have been so crucial for her (and her family) abroad, but also an important lesson she learned early on as an expat in Italy.Plus she shares a fun exercise in gratitude and that stretches around the world! And stay tuned to hear about Chandra's favorite pizza place in Paris in this episode's "Chan Select". You don't want to miss it!This episode's "Chan Select": Daroco (Bours...

So you're an Expat Partner/C.I.P. (completely irreplaceable partner), now what? Yes there's adventure, yes there's new cultural, but what if you want more? What if you want a career again? Join host, Chandra Alley, today as she talks with expat career coach, Shannon MacDonald, about how she helps people rediscover passions and interests and turn that into a career that matters!Spoiler Alert! This may just be this episode's "Chan Select". Listen in!This episode's "Chan Select": Shannon MacDona...

In this unorthodox episode, host Chandra Alley shares a glimpse into her first encounter with Italy. Read from an unedited chapter of her (unpublished) memoir, Chandra shares what surprised her and whether Italy lived up to the fantasy she had created in her mind, on the very first day "they met".Plus, keep listening to catch a truly spectacular "Chan Select" that will leave you absolutely delighted upon your visit to Paris!This episode's "Chan Select": Le BosquetFollow us on Instagram: @Expa...

We are expats! And there are a lot of us, you guys! Today I ( your host- Chandra Alley) dive into the some amazing facts about expatriates and and shares them with you in "real time". From, how many of us are "out there" to the "Best and Worst Destinations for Expats in 2024". It's fascinating information and it's coming at you "live". (Well as "live" as a podcast can be anyway!)And stay tuned until the end to hear about this episode's "Chan Select" which is fun, family-friendly, and accessib...

Parenting isn't easy! But solo parenting in a foreign country can take things to a whole new level! Join host Chandra Alley as she sits down with friend and fellow expat, Kim Ross, and has a heartfelt conversation about the ins and outs and ups and downs of parenting alone, while living abroad.Kim shares practical tips and insights on how she has managed solo parenting when her husband is away, both now and in the past (with twin babies)! Listen in and learn, you won't regret it!Plus stay tun...

Lions and tigers and bears, OH MY! Okay, well it's maybe not that serious, but vandals and fires and break-ins, oh why?!? These are the issues that host, Chandra Alley covers today as she tackles the topic of insurance.Listen in for solid advice and crazy anecdotes about why it's important to make sure you are properly insured as an expatriate. And NO, this is not a sales pitch, promise!Plus stay tuned for a super fun "Chan Select" that is a throwback to prohibition and flapper girls. You don...

Becoming an expat can be extremely challenging! But what happens when that life transition is coupled with another huge transition that carries its own weight... pausing your career? Join host, Chandra Alley, as she sits down with friend and fellow expat, Teresa Kodiak, who in 2023 took a break from her career as a Nurse Practitioner in the United States, so that her family could have the adventure of a lifetime together in Paris.Teresa shares some highs and lows, along with some tips she's f...

Sometimes there are just things that brighten your day or simply make your life SO much easier. From restaurants, to products, to markets, and more! Tune in today as Chandra reveals what has "saved" her life at the end of summer and beginning of autumn.And keep listening to discover a surprising and delicious pick that is linked to one of the WSMEL (What's Saving My Expat Life) items on list!This episode's "Chan Select": Bouillon PigalleFollow us on Instagram: @Expatriotical Episode Refe...

Have you ever wanted to go on Safari, but no one else seemed interested? Have the streets of Paris been calling you, but you don't want to stroll them alone? Never fear! Girl's Guide to the World is the solution!Join host, Chandra Alley as she chats with Doni Belau, the founder and owner of this fabulous solo girl travel company! In this episode Doni shares about which types of "girls" go on the trip (hint: pretty much all types), as well as some of the amazing destinations offered.Spoiler Al...

Not all expat gigs are the same. In fact, some are drastically different than others, but there are elements that weave through the core of them all. What type of expat are you? Join Chandra as she delves into the 8 different types of expatriates and discover which type you are or maybe which type you hope to be!And "what do you know"?!... (which happens to be the English translation of this week's "Chan Select") Chandra is sharing another amazing restaurant this week. Listen in!This episode'...

Travel!!! It's kind of a big deal! But as expats, do we travel more? Join Chandra as she explores what may make travel as an expat different and stay tuned to the one thing that she hopes for and that inspires her when she is planning a trip.Plus keep listening to hear this episode's "Chan Select" which is "asolutamente deliziosa" (absolutely delicious)!This episode's "Chan Select": Pink MammaFollow us on Instagram: @expatrioticalEpisode Reference: Episode 3: Traveling Tastefully for Less, Ep...

Celebrating milestones is important!! Join Chandra Alley and her special guest, Chris Alley (you guessed it- her husband), as they look back on the beginning of their expat adventure, how far they've come, and what Chris would say to someone who is offered the once-in-a-lifetime chance to be an expat.Plus, this episode's "Chan Select" is not only "on theme" with week's episode, but is also one that is accessible to all listeners! So stay tuned until the end!This episode's "Chan Select": Benea...

Talking about things you wish you'd know in your 20s is a current trend. How about things you wish you'd known when you packed up your whole life and moved to another country!In this episode host, Chandra Alley, shares the 7 things (some profound, some basic) she wishes she'd known as a virgin... expat! Don't worry this episode is entirely family friendly and full of great stories!Plus stay tuned for a tasty treat in this episode's "Chan Select". Listen in!This episode's "Chan Select": Maison...

The EXCITEMENT! The ENERGY! The Olympics! In this episode Chandra shares what it was like to go to two different Paris 2024 Olympic events, along with insider tips of what to do and what not to before and after the games. Plus, Chandra shares about the surprise celebrity sighting she experienced during the games!And of course there had to be a delicious Paris-based "Chan Select" to go along with all of this entertaining content. This episode is fun and full of stories! Listen in...This episod...

Homeward Bound! It's summer (in the northern hemisphere) and during this season many expats take their annual Home Leave Trip. In this episode, take an intimate look into Chandra's Home Leave Trips, past and present. How they have changed, how they've stayed the same, and some important "take-aways" for your next "Home Leave" trip!Plus, travel to the island of Ireland, for this week's delicious "Chan Select". Listen in!This episode's "Chan Select": Wild Beans in Kinvara, Ireland.Follow us on ...

Today, Chandra continues an interview with her friend Nikki, where they take a deeper dive in "solo girl travel" and Nikki shares some unbelievable stories! There's laughter and wisdom, and just a bunch of great stuff in here. So grab yourself a glass of cold lemonade, iced tea, or rosé and listen in, to the final episode of the Summer Sit Down interview series!And don't change that dial, as today's "Chan Select" is another amazing Paris pick that needs to be on your list, if or maybe when yo...

Do you desire to move abroad, but don't want to go alone? Or are you blooming where you're planted, but dream of traveling and no one else's schedule aligns with yours? Then this is the episode for you! Listen in as Chandra interviews her good friend Nikki and they unpack how to navigate both of these things successfully (and safely)!Keep listening to find out about amazing artistry "with a touch of whimsy" that is accessible, affordable, and beautiful in today's "Chan Select"!This episode's ...

Life doesn't stop when you move abroad. For good or for bad, the world keeps spinning... people get married, babies are born, but people get sick too. In this episode, Katie Donnelly is back to share with Chandra, the harrowing story of her fight against cancer. She is open, she is candid, she is inspiring!And later on in the episode Chandra shares a quirky story to go with this episode's "Chan Select". This is truly an episode not to be missed!This episode's "Chan Select": Antoine et LiliFol...

Being an entrepreneur can be challenging, but doing it as an expat is a whole other story. In today's episode Chandra sits down with successful photographer and business owner, Katie Donnelly, as she shares how she started her business and grew it from the ground up. Katie shares her successes and her struggles and just a ton of insights on what to do when your dream is to strike out on your own!Spoiler Alert: you may have already guessed who this week's "Chan Select" is!Listen in!This episod...

Expat life can keep you on your toes and many times you have to pivot. In this episode, Chandra interviews her fellow expat, friend, and pivoting expert, Mallory Steinbach. Mallory shares her experience and lessons she's learned as she's journeyed from country to country, sometimes on a bit of a short notice.Plus stay tuned to the end for this week's "Chan Select" which will leave you saying "Opa!!"This week's "Chan Select": KazarmaFollow on Instagram: @ExpatioticalEpisode Reference: Ep...

Moving abroad has its ups and downs, but ever wonder what that is like as a kid? Join Chandra for the first of her Summer Sit Down interviews where she talks to her own children to find out their likes and dislikes about living as a "kid expat". You will walk away with some fun and surprising takeaways.Plus later in the episode, stay tuned for this week's "Chan Select" where Chandra shares a fun and fresh experience that she just had in Paris!Listen in!This episode's "Chan Select": The Baking...

Everyone should practice self-care, but expats should even more. With the stresses of just every day living when you're abroad, you need to take time to rest, replenish, and renew. In this episode, Chandra shares some of her personal practices for self-care to help you discover things that might work in your own life.Plus later in the episode, she shares a "Chan Select" that is accessible to everyone, no matter where you live! Listen in!This episode's "Chan Select": The Paris Library by Janet...