Herbert Barlow (aka Hebinho) has been living in São Paulo for the past 8 years. It is South America's Megacity and also the financial hub of the region.   In this episode, we cover topics such as: - Reasons why he moved to São Paulo; - The job market in São Paulo; - Making friends and building your community; - Cultural diversity in Brazil; - The downside of living in a megacity; - The influence of immigrants in the city; - Leisure options in São Paulo; - Being LGBTQ+ in Brazil; -...

Bernardo and Gustavo (aka Bernie & Gus) have been living in Seattle with their families for some years now. They arrived in the USA many years ago as undergraduate students, lived in different parts of the country and finally settled down in Seattle, Washington.  In this episode, we cover topics such as: - Applying for scholarships and studying at American universities; - The decision of staying in the USA after graduation; - Living in New York, Kansas, and California; - The benefits...

Érika shares her experience moving from Madrid to Amsterdam during the pandemic in 2020. She talks about her journey arriving in Amsterdam, finding an apartment, and integrating with the community as an expat. Érika covers topics such as: - Cycling in Amsterdam; - Modern vs. old Amsterdam; - Arriving in Amsterdam during lockdown; - How safe the city is for women; - Living in Holland without speaking Dutch; - Cost of living in Amsterdam; - What she misses about Brazil. For videos about...

Leo Gomez shares his Canadian immigration story after more than 15 years living in Toronto, Canada. Leo Gomez is the VP Operations and Managing Director of Learn Your English. Leo is also responsible for the Podcast Teacher Talking Time where he interviews experts about English language training and learning.  In this first episode of the Expats Exposed Podcast in 2021, we cover topics such as: - The challenges of interviewing experts for his podcast; - Challenges of life in Canada as an...

I spent the last 4.5 years living in China and now it's time to share my story with the world. In the 4th episode of the Expats Exposed Podcast, instead of exposing another expat, I will expose myself. I will be covering topics such as: Why I decided to go abroad; Applying for a job in China; First impressions of China; Teaching English to kids, teenagers, and adults; Chinese culture, traditions, and habits; Redefining the concept of "home"; Reasons why I left China; Living in...

Art Costa Manso shares his experience solo traveling around the world, being a digital nomad in Georgia, and how he started his YouTube Channel Gringo Nation.  Art talks about the pros and cons of living in Georgia, what the expat community is like, the cost of living, and what "home" means for him.  "A visitor is a gift from God" is a popular saying in Georgia. It illustrates how welcoming Georgians are towards foreigners.  Check out Art's YouTube Channel Gringo Nation:...

In this episode, Crystal discusses the challenges of raising a kid in London with her husband. From the birth of her baby in the British National Health Service (NHS) to finding a nursery place, she covers topics such as: *the cost of living in England's most expensive city; *private and public nurseries; *how kid-friendly London is; *what the expat community is like; *and the benefits of living in one of the most multicultural cities in the world.  For videos about life in different...

Hello everyone! This is the brand new podcast Expats Exposed! Here you will find honest conversations with expats around the globe.  In today's episode, Ollie Levido talks about expat life in Bolivia. Ollie moved from Australia to Santa Cruz Bolivia where he currently lives and works as an English teacher.  In this episode, Ollie talks about the challenges he faced as an expat in Bolivia, what surprised him the most when he got there, and he also shares precious pieces of advice for anyone...