Summary In this conversation, James Doran interviews a guest who has lived in various countries around the world. They discuss favourite places to live, favourite international food and traditions, the best things about living abroad, and tips for expat life. The conversation is light-hearted and provides insights into the guest's experiences and perspectives. Takeaways Living abroad offers a sense of discovery and freedom. Favorite international food can vary, but Thai food is a popular...

Summary: Olivier Wagner shares his journey of living in different countries, including France, the US, Canada, and Mexico. He discusses his experiences studying in the US and the differences in campus life compared to France. Olivier also talks about his time in New York City and the cultural exposure he had there. He then shares his impressions of living in Canada, particularly in Montreal, and the cultural differences between English-speaking and French-speaking Canadians. Finally, he...

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00 Intro 00:24. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:00. What is your favourite international food? 02:00. What is your...

Title: The Expat Pod: Tracy Lamouri Subtitle: Leaving Canada for a Mediterranean Adventure in Malta Episode Number: 42 Release Date: [06/05/2024] Duration: [00:57:10] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into what it is like to move from North America to Malta in the Mediterranean! Our Guest this week Tracy Lamouri shares her...

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my guests a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00 Intro 00:32. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:29. What is your favourite international food? 01:53. What is your favourite...

Title: The Expat Pod: Jodi Samuels Subtitle: Tales of Kosher adventures from Outback to Big City Episode Number: 41 Release Date: [29/04/2024] Duration: [01:29:39] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the many adventures explored by Jodi Samuels a South African who has explored many amazing countries from Isreal to New Zealand,...

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my guest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00 Intro 00:35. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:03. What is your favourite international food? 02:04. What is your favourite...

Title: The Expat Pod: Peter Banigo Subtitle: Moving to the UK & Turkey from Nigeria Episode Number: 40 Release Date: [22/04/2024] Duration: [00:49:07] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the life of Peter Banigo who is a Nigerian entrepreneur who moved to the UK to pursue a Master's in Coventry whilst keeping his...

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my guest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00 Intro 00:48. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:49. What is your favourite international food? 02:46. What is your favourite...

Title: The Expat Pod: Sean BW Parker Subtitle: 10 years in the Istanbul art scene Episode Number: 39 Release Date: [15/04/2024] Duration: [00:46:53] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the art scene in Istanbul and what it is like to leave the UK post higher education to scratch the itch of curiosity around living in a...

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00 Intro 00:35. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:24. What is your favourite international food? 02:16. What is your favourite...

Title: The Expat Pod: Andrew Esdale Subtitle: Teaching English in China Episode Number: 38 Release Date: [08/04/2024] Duration: [00:57:26] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into teaching English abroad in China and Qatar, finding love in a foreign country and navigating international travel during Covid-19. Connect with...

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Quick Fire Questions: Ceyda Ayran Chats About moving from Turkey to Sweden and Living Life Globally Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00 Intro 00:42. What is your...

Title: The Expat Pod: Ceyda Ayran Subtitle: Starting a new life in Sweden Episode Number: 37 Release Date: [18/03/2024] Duration: [01:06:23] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into building a life in Sweden with Ceyda Ayran. Ceyda is an expert in international translation and has spent time living in Germany for her studies....

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  QFQ: Ana Fachardo Chats About leaving Brazil for a life in Sweden and Living Life Globally Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00. Intro 00:44. What is your favourite...

Title: The Expat Pod: Ana Fachardo Subtitle: From Brazillian Summer to Swedish Winter Episode Number: 36 Release Date: [11/03/2024] Duration: [00:41:39] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the experience of leaving Brazil for work in Sweden with Ana Fachardo. Connect with Us: Website:...

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my guests a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers! Quick Fire Questions: Xenia, a Russian living in The Netherlands Living Abroad Lightning Round: 00:00. Intro 00:26. What is your favourite place you've lived? 01:45....

Title: The Expat Pod: Xenia Subtitle: Leaving Russia for Western Europe Episode Number: 35 Release Date: 04/03/2024 Duration: 1:03:01 Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into leaving Russia for opportunities to work. Xenia shares about the difficulties finding work as a young woman in Russia, her incredible journey has taken...

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my guests a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Quick Fire Questions: Steve Cowgill a British expat living in Muscat, Oman. Steve started his professional career in Manchester, England, before being given the...

Title: The Expat Pod: Stephen Cowgill Subtitle: Moving to Oman from Manchester Episode Number: 34 Release Date: [26/02/2024] Duration: [00:55:21] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the life of Stephen Cowgill, a man who has lived in Oman for over 10 years. Come share in his stories of experiencing Muslim traditions, and...

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Quick Fire Questions: Meleknur Alevcan is an incredible traveller living in Russia, Sweden, the USA and her home country of Turkey. Melek is also an incredibly...

Title: The Expat Pod: Meleknur Alevcan Subtitle: Leaving Turkey to study abroad Episode Number: 33 Release Date: [12/02/2024] Duration: [00:38:56] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the life of Meleknur Alevcan who has spent a lot of time as a student living abroad in Russia, Sweden and the United States of America....

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!  Quick Fire Questions: Victoria Hatton Chats About leaving Russia to live in the UK having spent 10 years here and surviving the threat of deportation she has achieved so...

Title: The Expat Pod: Victoria Hutton Subtitle: A Near Miss with Deportation Episode Number: 32 Release Date: [05/02/2024] Duration: [01:06:19] Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the story of Victoria Huttons journey from Russia to the UK, where she navigates language, visas, work, the risk of deportation and so much...