Have you ever arrived in a city and thought: I think I could settle down here? What if I bought a house here? And then started checking options for real estate in that city. Now, if you are someone who has traveled or lived in many different countries, thinking about when to settle down and choosing that place is not an easy decision. On the other hand, if you are someone who lives in your hometown or in another city nearby and got roots there with family and friends, then thinking about...

There are plenty of travel destinations around the world that are worth a long plane ride. But there are also some cities and tourist attractions you wish you hadn't visited. From attractions to cities, the website Insider came up with 20 travel destinations that are overrated because of cost, crowds, pollution, or otherwise. In this episode, I'll go through this list for the first time and react to it, either agreeing or disagreeing. For videos about life in different countries,...

What is Reverse Culture Shock and why it might be worse than Culture Shock? In this episode, I invited Nicki Post to talk about her experience moving back to the USA after living years abroad. Nicki and I discuss what it feels like to go back to our countries and how to deal with things when it doesn't feel exactly like "home" anymore.  Nicki has been traveling around the world for 20 years and right now she is in her favorite place in the world: Buenos Aires in Argentina. While she plans to...

Ferran moved from Barcelona to Warsaw in Poland at the end of 2022. In this episode, he talks about his experience living in Poland in 2023 compared to a couple of years ago. Apart from living in Warsaw, Ferran has also spent time in Lublin and Krakow.  He shares his thoughts on what it is like to make friends, get around, and rent prices. He also mentions the cost of living, job opportunities, and why Poland is a good option for digital nomads and remote workers. For videos about life in...

Particularly popular with young professionals, Berlin has a lot to offer someone looking to move to a city with a strong economy, good job prospects and plenty of culture and nightlife. Rodrigo Catão shares his experience living in Berlin with his family. In this episode, we cover topics such as: - The importance of speaking German; - Challenges living in Germany; - Can Germans speak English?; - How diverse is Berlin?; - How friendly are the Berliners?; - Life in Germany vs. Brazil; -...

Buenos Aires is a hot spot for those who love music, food, dancing, and just all-around beautiful, warm, and friendly people.  In this episode, I talked to Nati, who lived for 7 years in the capital of Argentina. We will cover topics such as: - Challenges of living in Buenos Aires; - Cost of Living; - Different exchange rates and high inflation; - What she misses about living in Argentina; - Why she decided to leave; - Tips for foreigners thinking about moving to Argentina. Nati has...

Can you believe it is December 2021? I can't. These last two years have been crazy, and I think we are all dying to go to a different country and not have to wear a mask, take a PCR test before flying, or travel with a mask during an entire flight. But it is what it is. In this episode, I talk about my first impressions living in Bogotá, Colombia. I have been to other cities like Medellín, but I am based in Bogotá right now. To be honest, I didn't know much about Colombia before I moved...

I have been learning Spanish recently and some Spanish TV shows have helped me a lot. I love not only the Spanish language but the culture as well. Here are my Top 5 Shows in Spanish and why I love each one of them. 5. El Club or The Club (Mexico) 4. El Juego de las Llaves or The Game of Keys (Mexico) 3. La Casa de Papel or Money Heist (Spain) 2.  La Casa de las Flores or The House of Flowers (Mexico) 1. Elite (Spain) It's a great way to improve your Spanish and learn new vocabulary and...

Food is an important aspect of any country's culture. But what country's cuisine would make it to your top 5? Thinking about that, I came up with my own personal list. This top 5 is solely based on my own personal preferences, but it would be great to know what your top 5 would be.  Happy Middle of the Week! Don't forget to come back here on Friday for the longer episode of the podcast. For videos about life in different countries, interviews with expats, and travel guides, go to Ready Go!...

As the founder of Expat Empire, David McNeill is focused on inspiring people to move abroad and showing them how to  do it. In addition to producing books, podcasts, blog posts, meetup  events, and more, Expat Empire offers personalized consulting services to give everyone the opportunity to achieve their international dreams. In this episode, we cover topics such as: - Pros and Cons of living in Porto, Portugal; - Cost of living in Porto; - Challenges faced in the beginning; - Portugal...

In a world where people seem to be so disconnected, what can unite global citizens? What are some positive things that everyone is talking about at the same time around the globe? In this episode, I'll be discussing how football (soccer) unites the world.  Happy Middle of the Week! This is the first Expats Exposed Express episode. Every Wednesday, you can come back to the podcast for a very short episode where I share my thoughts about different topics. Instead of keeping them all to...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Season 2 of the Expats Exposed Podcast! In today's episode, we will be looking at how the world will be like after the pandemic. There has been a lot of predictions regarding the economy, the way people will interact with each other, how the travel industry will be different, and so on. So, I decided to invite seven friends to share their perspective about the world after the pandemic is over. Will things go back to what they were before? What will be...

Is Rio really one of the most beautiful cities in the world? How safe is it for tourists and expats? And what about the cost of living? Ollie Levido shares his experience living in Rio. Ollie is from Australia but he fell in love with South America. He lived for a couple of years in Bolivia and at the end of 2020 he moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  This is episode 20 of the Expats Exposed Podcast. It's the end of Season 1 -- but no need to worry! Make sure to subscribe to this podcast to...

What is the most overrated travel destination in the world? In this episode, we go through a list of the 20 most overrated travel destinations in the world. I also gave my opinion and asked two friends what they thought were the most overrated travel destinations in the world. There are cities, countries, and tourist attractions which are quite popular, but are actually not as great as they seem. To see the full list on Insider.com click here.  Check out Zuzana's YouTube Channel...

Why do people leave their countries? Why do people decide to move abroad? In this episode, eight expats explain the reasons behind their decision to live abroad.  To watch the video with the people in this episode talking about the reasons why they moved abroad, click here!  For videos about life in different countries, interviews with expats, and travel guides, go to Ready Go! Expat Follow us on Instagram @readygoexpat If you want to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee. ---...

As the founder of Expat Empire, David McNeill is focused on inspiring people to move abroad and showing them how to do it. In addition to producing books, podcasts, blog posts, meetup events, and more, Expat Empire offers personalized consulting services to give everyone the opportunity to achieve their international dreams.  In this episode, we cover topics such as: - Pros and Cons of living in Tokyo, Japan; - Cost of living in Tokyo; - Challenges faced in the beginning; - The business...

What is the most underrated travel destination? This is what I've been asking myself lately. Countries like France, Thailand, Italy, and Spain are very popular travel destinations. In this episode, we are going to talk about countries which are less popular among tourists. There are many countries and cities which are not very well known but still have a LOT to offer. Today we will discuss some of these countries and cities here. To help me discuss which are the most underrated travel...

In today's episode, I talk to my friend Zuzana about living in the Czech Republic. I met Zuzana in Qingdao, China in 2015. However, she has been living in Kladno for the last 3 years.  In this episode, we cover topics such as: - How similar are Slovak and Czech languages? - Can locals speak English? - Pros and Cons of living in the Czech Republic. - Cost for rent in Prague. - Current real state situation in Prague. - Cost of living in the Czech Republic (groceries, transportation and...

Defining home has always been tricky for me. To be quite honest, I believe that I have never actually felt 100% at home in my hometown, where I grew up and spent most of my life. After moving abroad, I was challenged to start a new life in a completely different place, make new friends, and adapt to that new culture. But when will that new country start to feel like home? Is home a physical location or a feeling we have? In today's episode, I invited four friends to help me answer this...

Moving abroad can be very challenging and stressful. While living abroad, I have seen expats making mistakes that could easily be avoided before moving to a new country. From carefully researching about a new place to finally feeling at home in a different country, there are some mistakes you can anticipate and avoid in order to help you with the whole process. In this solo episode, I share tips and tricks to help expats before and after moving to a new country. The website I mention in...

Alex shares his experience moving to New York after having spent 15 years living in Bratislava, Slovakia. He arrived in New York in the middle of the pandemic in 2020 with his wife and daughter.  In this episode, we cover topics such as: - Moving to Slovakia and living in Bratislava for 15 years; - The challenges of moving to New York in the middle of the pandemic; - Settling in New York, apartment hunting, and buying furniture; - Office work when the pandemic is over; - Living in the...

Lea D Meddings shares her experience applying for the UK Marriage Visa, moving to London during the pandemic, and adapting to British life.  In this episode, we cover topics such as: - Her experience in the English Language Teaching industry; - Teaching English online during the pandemic; - How Lea met her fiancé Luke; - The process to obtain the UK marriage visa; - Lockdown and restrictions in London; - Blending in and adapting to British life; - Tips for expats moving to London; -...

After Luke Malkin got his MA in Digital Film and Television Production from the University of York, he moved to Spain, Tanzania, Bolivia, China, and then back to Bolivia. He is currently the General Director and Co-Owner of Language Connection in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.  In this episode, we cover topics such as: - His experience living in Spain, Tanzania, China, and Bolivia; - First impressions about China; - What living in Bolivia is like; - Expat life in Bolivia vs. China; - His...

Tatiana Severo has been working in China as an English teacher since 2019. In episode 9 of the podcast, Tati talks about what living in China is really like.  In this episode, we cover topics such as: - Her experience living in the UK and Argentina; - Why she moved to China; - The amazing Chinese infrastructure; - Pros and Cons of living in a small city in China; - What to do and see in Shanghai; - Advice for foreigners moving to China; - Cost of living in a small city; - Her...