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An English language guide to living and working in Norway, featuring interviews with both expats and Norwegians. Find out what it's like to live and work in Scandinavia, and whether Norway really is the happiest country on earth.
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Embark on Your Expat Journey: Retire Early and Live the Best Life! Expat Rebel, a weekly podcast hosted by Expat Chris, is your guide to becoming an expat and retiring early. Whether you're a wannabe expat or a seasoned one, looking to explore the world and enhance your lifestyle, this podcast is for you. Tune in to Expat Rebel for the latest in expat news, where Expat Chris shares insights and occasionally invites lifestyle expats to discuss what's currently working for them. Ready to kicks ...
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Join Zahra and Taciana, two friends who've decided to live abroad together on their journey in a foreign country. Learn the ins and outs of getting a job abroad. Hear the messy tales of their experiences, from relationships to government officials. Music- Mitsubachi by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
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A podcast by British expats in the US for British expats in the US. We're the Brits In America is brought to you by Plan First Wealth LLC, a US/UK cross-border financial planning and wealth management firm exclusively serving successful British expatriates now living in America. Being an immigrant to America can be - should be - a wonderful, life-changing decision. But, it can also be extremely challenging, accompanied by some unique and idiosyncratic rules and regulations that can catch the ...
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Life in Norway Show Episode 84: Today’s guest is Anna Kross, a landscape architect who works with the design of common spaces in the Oslo region. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/being-russian-in-norway/ But the reason Anna is on the show today is to tell her story of relocation from Russia, and what it’s been like living in Norway as …
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Richard Taylor and Sean Kearney are in the trenches, giving you the latest reports and their unfiltered takes on what’s going in the world of investing and financial planning. Sean is the founder of Amvoy Wealth, an Irish/American financial planning and investment management firm based in Dublin and New York City. You need to understand dual taxati…
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Life in Norway Show Episode 83: Buying a house in Norway is not something you might think about early in your relocation, but for today’s guest it was the main reason they chose to move. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/buying-a-house-podcast/ Christoph Graf is from Switzerland, and a big reason he chose to move to the Oslo region with…
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Richard Taylor and James Boyle are in the trenches, giving you the latest reports and their unfiltered takes on what’s going in the world of investing and financial planning. There’s been a 25% increase in the markets from Oct 2023 to March 2024, followed by a noticeable downturn in April. Most of us know the importance of sticking to investment pl…
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Life in Norway Show Episode 82: Florencia Meinardo from ‘El Podcast de Noruega’ joins us to talk about her relocation from Argentina, and the experience of native Spanish speakers in Norway. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/spanish-speaking-community/ Originally from Buenos Aires, Florencia spent some time living in the US before decid…
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In the UK you've got four countries that make up the United Kingdom, governed by HMRC. In the US, you've got 50 little governments that reside under that umbrella. They each have autonomous authority to set their own rules, and that's where we see people stumble the most. Christy Waskobojnik is a tax advisor specializing in US-UK cross-border matte…
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Originally from Canada, Kristine moved to Trondheim with her partner and is now happily settled working in research. But it hasn't all been plain sailing for her. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/challenges-of-moving-to-trondheim-podcast/ Kristine arrived in Norway just weeks before the pandemic, which led to a unique relocation experi…
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Plan First Wealth, the company behind this podcast, works with British expats in America. We're seeing the same avoidable mistakes and missteps when it comes to financial planning - some of which have been going on for years and can be very costly to resolve. So, we want to address the problems. As a result, Always An Expat is changing and the show…
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We often feature interviews with people relocating to Norway from the U.S., or like me, from the U.K. Today I welcome Surendra Thapaliya to the show for a different kind of story. He’s originally from Nepal, and moved to Norway in 2016 to study at BI, the Norwegian Business School. He’s since gone from strength to strength and now lives with his wi…
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This week Richard is joined by longtime friend and expert in foreign exchange and global payments (and East London native) Mark Ridley. Together they explore Ridley's personal and professional journey as a British expat living in the United States, highlight the nuances of expatriate life and discuss the challenges of adjusting to a new country and…
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Life in Norway Show Episode 79: Abby Noble shares her inspiring story of planning exactly how she would find a job in Norway, obtaining a job-seeker permit, and finding her ideal job in an Oslo architecture firm. Moving to Norway is a dream for many, but finding a job is often the biggest barrier. Today I’m joined by Abby Noble, an American who mov…
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Jeremy Bettel, founder and CEO of Vitality Collective, shares his journey as a British expat in America and his career in high-performance professional sports. He discusses his move to the US for education and career opportunities, his experiences working in the NBA and NHL, and his transition to New York City Football Club. Together, Jeremy and Ri…
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James Boyle and Richard Taylor are joined by guest Simon Misiewicz, property tax specialist, to focus on US-UK cross-border financial and tax planning for British expatriates in America. The trio emphasizes the critical need for British expats to have both a US-UK cross-border tax advisor and a financial planner, and the importance of these profess…
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Life in Norway Show Episode 78: Daniela Laguniak, an expedition leader with Havila Voyages, tells us about her relocation to Northern Norway and her working life on the Norwegian coastal route. Originally from Germany, she is fluent in three languages and lives in a remote part of Finnmark, Northern Norway. Daniela worked a seasonal tourism job at …
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Steve Statler, Chief Marketing Officer at Williott, shares his journey from the UK to the US and his experiences as an expat. He discusses the cultural differences between Israel and the UK, the challenges of moving to a new country, and the financial and immigration issues he faced. He opens up about his father's struggle with schizophrenia and th…
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In this episode of Expat Rebel, the host discusses their personal experience living as an expat in Mexico and shares updates about their lifestyle. They provide details of a recent windstorm and their hobbies such as writing and converting old slides into JPEGs. The host also discusses the results of a survey for the top expat locations, revealing …
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In this bonus episode, taken from the Plan First Wealth & Friends series, Richard Taylor is joined by Richard Bradstock to examine the complexities of cross-border financial management for expats. Richard shares insights on the property market's current trends, noting the investment prospects amid changing interest rates and market dynamics. The di…
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This is episode 77 of the Life in Norway Show. Moving to Norway from outside Europe poses a whole heap of challenges, not least convincing an employer to take a chance on you. Today I’m joined by Isabelle Loh, originally from Singapore and having relocated to Oslo with her Norwegian partner, she shared her frustrations about finding a job on Linked…
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Richard Taylor is joined by Rob Tye to discuss his remarkable journey from Harlow to Wisconsin, where he unexpectedly discovered his entrepreneurial calling. This episode explores the birth of Necessity Media during economic upheaval, highlighting Rob's ingenuity in identifying market needs during a crisis and his innovative approach to influencer …
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Life in Norway Show #76: From the Sami Parliament and efforts to keep the languages alive to the importance of handicrafts and song, we hear all about Sami culture in 2024. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/sami-culture-podcast/ The recent wind turbine controversy has brought Sami culture and indigenous rights back into the headlines he…
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In this episode, host Richard Taylor interviews Barry Richards, the group president at First, a global brand experience agency. Barry shares his journey from being a chef in the UK to working in corporate event management in New York and raising a family in the American suburbs. They discuss the challenges of commuting from Connecticut to New York,…
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Life in Norway Show Episode 75: One of the most common questions I receive at Life in Norway is about retirement, specifically the idea of moving to Norway to retire. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/retirement-to-northern-norway/ Now, while at the moment I plan to retire here, that’s not the same thing as moving here when already reti…
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In this episode, Richard Taylor interviews Adam Sandman, the CEO of Inflectra, about his expat journey from the UK to the US. They discuss starting a family in a new country, the cost of living and healthcare, cultural differences between the US and Europe, and the opportunities and aspirations in America. They also speculate on an alternate histor…
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This show is going to be a little bit different because I don’t have a guest, it’s just me, as I look ahead to all things Norway in 2024. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/norway-in-2024-podcast/ I’ll talk a little about what to expect for those of you planning a trip to Norway in 2024, plus information on what’s changing for those of u…
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It's a special episode for the holiday season. Richard is joined by Mrs Kate Taylor, a highly accomplished executive and VP of Talent at Memorial Sloan Kettering - a leading cancer research and treatment center. She's built and run internal recruitment and talent functions inside some very significant businesses in the UK, Dubai and America, spanni…
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Richard Taylor is back with a new thought-provoking episode of “Always an Expat.” Accompanied by Hywel Berry, the discussion segues into the intriguing dichotomy between British modesty and American tenacity concerning professional identities. The conversation teases apart the threads of this cultural quilt, assessing the influence of these contras…
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Life in Norway Show Episode #73: Agnes Erickson joins the podcast to talk about her move from California to Norway, and what life is like in a small town on the south coast. Full Show Notes: https://www.lifeinnorway.net/living-in-mandal-podcast/ Agnes works in the marketing team at Norrøna House, the headquarters of Norwegian outdoor clothing brand…
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How does the move across the pond affect our families? Jermaine Edwards knows; he moved over with a family of 7. He talks to Richard on this week's episode about changes in relationships, parenting, and managing a household. They also explore how businesses need to adapt to changing work and family dynamics. They'll share stories about combining fa…
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In this episode of Expat Rebel, the host shares money-saving travel tips, news about shorter US passport processing times and discusses Travel and Leisure's destination of the year. Moreover, the experience of living as an expat in Mexico, the caution required when investing in foreign lands, the growing acceptance of same-sex couples in Mexico and…
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In this episode of Always An Expat, our guest Neal Best takes us on his journey as a British expat living his American dream. Neal shares his experience of moving from industrial London to the broad, sun-kissed landscapes of California. Having established his successful business, Plan First Wealth, Neil guides us through his adaptation process to t…
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In this episode of the podcast Expat Rebel, the host discusses various subjects about being an expat. Topics covered include the secrets of Mexican shopping malls, advice on tipping while on a cruise, the aftermath of a natural disaster in Acapulco, and more. The host discusses the realities of life as an expat, such as the unpredictability of weat…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: EU Travel Authorization System Coming mid 2025, Delta fixes come changes and adds new entertainment plane system, Money transfer app pays huge fine, Is Costa Rica too expensive?, Is the Mexican Superpeso driving away people? and more Expat News Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2…
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Born and raised in England, Elaine Anderson has always been an adventurer at heart. With a natural inclination towards risk-taking, she has lived a remarkable life defined by spontaneity and courage. This dynamic spirit served her well until she made a life-altering decision in 2013. On the show this week, Richard Taylor talks with Elaine about thi…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: Will Flying Become Only For The Rich, US Flight Attendants May Strike, The Future Is No Passports, Hidden Resort Fees May Be Gone Soon, International Tourism In México Increased Again and more Expat News Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-10-21 ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: Home Exchanging To Paris, NYC Airbnb Ban Leads To Complete Chaos, Cruise Ship Line Has Most Profitable Quarter Ever, Chiapas México Is Not Expat Friendly, and more Expat News Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-10-14 ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Andrew Duffel is the president of Florida Atlantic University's Research Park, based in Boca Raton. Born and raised in the UK, Duffel relocated to the US post-graduation and has been residing there ever since. His expat journey is brimming with unique experiences. One particular aspect of this forms the crux of this podcast episode - discussing an …
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: Ecuador murders up amongst criminals, China is buying up Peru, Conde Nast Traveler Top of 2023 articles, US FAA Not Shutting Down, 6 Places In Mexico Where You Can Live For Under $1,250 A Month, and more Expat News Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-10-07 ★ Support this podca…
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Moving to another country is always a challenge, but our guest this week Barry Lynch's journey was amplified by the added stakes of securing dual citizenships for his children. Richard and Barry talk about confronting unique complications, acquiring a deeper understanding of different cultures, and encountering the many highs and lows of expatriate…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: 2023 Global Retirement Index Is Out, US FAA Shutting Down?, Delta Apologizes For Recent Changes, Bright Ideas In Travel 2023, Google's AI adds new capabilities in travel planning, and more Expat News. Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-09-30 ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: Venice will give day-tripper fee a test run, Delta Overhauls SkyMiles Elite Status and Sky Club Access, How to Choose the Best Seats on a Plane, Independence Day In México, and more Expat News. Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-09-16 ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Join Richard Taylor and Angus McNab as they delve into the complex dynamics of manoeuvring a trans-national sports career. McNab's multifaceted identity, tied to Scotland and America, offers intriguing insights into the emotional, social, and professional aspects that extricate while treading this unique life path. Their interaction further unravel…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: The End of Airbnb in New York, Costa Rica: Increased Period of Stay to 180 days for some visitors, 7 Countries Where You Can Afford to Retire by the Beach, and more Expat News. Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-09-09 ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Last week, the world lost the legendary Jimmy Buffett. Reflecting upon his legacy, it's evident he played an instrumental role in shaping my path as an expat in México. Jimmy's music has always been a beacon, emphasizing the beauty of slowing down. In the whirlwind of life, songs like "Margaritaville" hinted at the allure of a simpler, carefree exi…
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In this episode of "Always an Expat", featuring Richard Taylor and Steve DiFranco, we dive deep into Steve's remarkable journey from the challenging conditions of a council estate in North London to the exhilarating experiences of performing on concert stages worldwide. Through a series of revelations, Steve paints a rhythmic picture of his life - …
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: Adults-only airlines, Cancun hotel have deals right now, Theft of passports happen more often in this scenario, No legal weed in Costa Rica for now and more Expat News - Expat Rebel Chris 🧜🏻‍♂️ Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-09-02 ★ Support this podcast ★…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: Visa Researching, 2023 Travel Trends Report is out, Surprise Trips Are Becoming More Popular, Costa Rica Cost Of Living Is Rising Fast, US Updated A Mexican Travel Alert and more Expat News - Expat Rebel Chris 🧜🏻‍♂️ Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-08-26 ★ Support this podc…
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Welcome back to Expat News by Expat Rebel. In this issue: American Travelers Are Shunning the U.S. for Europe, Europe's travel authorization system (not a visa) maybe coming soon, 5 tips for embracing mindful travel, To Drive or Not to Drive in Mexico and more Expat News. - Expat Rebel Chris 🧜🏻‍♂️ Links mentioned are at https://expatrebel.com/2023-…
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Welcome to another episode of "Always an Expat with Richard Taylor". Episode 3 of Always an Expat takes us through the rollercoaster ride of Richard Fielding's life as an expatriate. Being the son of a Royal Air Force officer, Richard was blessed with the unique opportunity to see the world from an early age. Growing with the experience of living i…
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