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Welcome to the "Are We Home Yet?" podcast, where I talk to expats who have moved abroad, moved to a another country, and are finding success in business, love, living the life of their dreams, and making a home! What's in it for me (the listener): You get access to the details about moving abroad, the visa process, countries where your money will go farther, how to create a business, find an employer, how to make friends, and make a home in another country. You know you want to live abroad, ...
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Find out what it's like to be a milliner who makes hats for a living and how she started her company! If you're looking for fashionable hats or tea party hats to wear to your next soiree or just look amazing whenever you want to, look no further than Milliner Elisabeth's online shop. Elisabeth has been making hats for over 10 years, and her experie…
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Janeen has lived in Kuwait, Turkey, and now Ecuador. She has been away from America for 7 years, and finds that the definition of home is a bit skewed now. Janeen wondered what else was out there and found that the teaching profession in America did not provide enough of a teaching salary for her to enjoy traveling abroad regularly. Therefore, livi…
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If there's one thing Rosemary knows for sure, it's that a sweet friendship refreshes the soul. As a Black woman whose heritage is Ghanaian, but who was born in Germany, and grew up in Belgium, then repatriated to Ghana, and eventually moved back to Belgium, she understands the importance of finding a community you can connect with. When you are fro…
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In this interview, Mitchell tells us all about his experience teaching in South Korea and how the perfect marriage was waiting for him there. Teaching English abroad can be a great way to see the world, meet new people, learn about other cultures, and make some money while you're at it. But is it really worth it? In this interview, Mitchell tells u…
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Lisa is an amazing woman who has created a unique business that combines wine, women friends, and wellbeing through networking and community. Learn more about her story! In France, there is a beautiful city near the Spanish border named Pau, where the amazing woman whom I interviewed decided to spell out entrepreneur in a way that would help women …
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Kandis, a traveling professional teacher, caught the travel bug, and maybe you're reading this article because you have too. Do you love to travel but don't want to spend all your money doing it? Or maybe you're looking for a way to get paid to teach while seeing the world. If so, then teach and travel! That might be the perfect solution for you. K…
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If you're looking for an island paradise, look no further than Caye Caulker, with good simple living to be had by all. This small island off the coast of Belize is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and a relaxed, Caribbean way of life. American expat Bree is enjoying good simple living, and talked about how to get to Caye Cau…
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If you're looking for an amazing place to live and travel, look no further than the Mexican word of the day, Guanajuato! UK expat Hannah lives in Guanajuato Mexico with her wife Kim and has found her new home to be a vibrant city, home to friendly people, great food, and diversity of the landscape. You'll never get bored here - the city offers plen…
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Kenny is an innovation consultant originally from Nigeria and living in Uganda. During episode 40 of the Are we home yet podcast listen to my interview with Kenny, an expat from Nigeria, who talks about his time in Uganda. Kenny also speaks about the best decision he ever made, which was joining the AIESEC network. “I’ve met so many friends outside…
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Riffeth is from Sri Lanka and is on a journey to the heart of self-realization as an expat. While he enjoys the many different Malaysian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, his real journey is within himself. He is exploring what it means to be living in a foreign country and learning more about himself. Riffeth is grateful for the opportunity to live abr…
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The Berlin flag is a welcome banner to those want to build something , interview with American website developer Laurel in Germany The Berlin flag is a welcome banner for those who want to put their skills and creativity to work. If you're looking for a place that is open-minded and welcomes those who want to build something, then Berlin is the cit…
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If you're looking for an inspiring story of someone who has taken the plunge and moved to a foreign country, then look no further than Dionne. This UK girl has been living in Mexico, but before that, she left the UK for Thailand when she was 18 years old, and in that time has worked in the field wellness coach, become a relationship and intimacy co…
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Fleace' has always loved Bella Italia (Italy). The food, the wine, the culture - it all feels like home to her. So when she had to the opportunity to spend some time, longer than a vacation, in Italy, there was no question that she would move to Italy for a while. Fleace' has encouraged other black women to go abroad, if only just to travel, and fo…
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Where is Amsterdam? A beautiful city with lots of history and culture where Maria provides photography services and showcases pictures of women in her cannabis art. Maria, originally from Lithuania, first moved to Amsterdam 10 years ago, and she still lives there today. She loves the city and its people, and she enjoys doing what she loves most: pi…
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When Steven, a podcasting executive, chose Mexico vs Estados Unidos (United States) because of the covid endemic, he never imagined he would find a love so pure in Mexico. The small town at the southern tip of Baja, California, called San Jose del Cabo, is nothing short of paradise, and he has found a new home there. It's where the sea of Cortez me…
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In Southern Spain in the town of Málaga , Inez is known for helping women over 40 live their best life in good health. She originally moved to Málaga 27 years ago and has seen a lot of changes in that time. When she first arrived, she was able to bring anything she wanted on the plane without any restrictions. Now, 27 years later, she still lives i…
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When Shlomo, an online marketing manager for a company that helps students, moved to Beijing, he was looking for a sense of community and familiarity. He found that in the Jewish community, which helped him give his Beijing House a feeling of home. The close-knit community offered him a support system, something that he was missing after leaving hi…
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Jensen has exhibited her cool art in China and in other parts of the world. When Jensen moved to China from the Philippines, she brought her map of the Philippines with her. This map, located in her heart, has fueled her journey to success as an artist in China. Listen to my interview with Jensen, Episode 31 guest of the Are you home yet? podcast, …
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A cooking chat with Karen, an American expat in Mexico, who can put on her chef hat and cook up a storm anywhere on earth Imagine being able to cook up a storm anywhere on earth. Enjoy my cooking chat with Karen, an American expat who has mastered the skill and art of cooking anywhere on Earth she goes. Karen is currently living in Mexico, with her…
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A cooking chat with Karen, an American expat in Mexico, who can put on her chef hat and cook up a storm anywhere on earth Imagine being able to cook up a storm anywhere on earth. Enjoy my cooking chat with Karen, an American expat who has mastered the skill and art of cooking anywhere on Earth she goes. Karen is currently living in Mexico, with her…
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Do you want to learn how to stand up paddleboard in Lake Atitlan Guatemala? I had the chance to interview Marshall, a Canadian expat who currently lives in Atitlan with his wife Annette. He's a big fan of Latin American food and says that the weather is perfect year-round. Listen to my interview with Are we home yet? podcast episode 29 guest, Marsh…
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What is Mexico known for? Not sure? Well, if you're thinking about quitting your job and traveling, Mexico is a great place to start! This country is known for its beautiful beaches and friendly people. As an American, you can even go without a passport. Social Media Influencer Alea, episode 28 guest of the Are we home yet? podcast, moved to Mexico…
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If you're looking for how to spell retired, just look for a place at the beach! My guest for episode 27 of the Are we home yet ? podcast is Kenric, an American, retired after 20 years of military service. When Kenric retired, he wanted to find a place where he could relax and enjoy the sun and sand. Kenric made a plan to travel through Central Amer…
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If you're looking for how to spell retired, just look for a place at the beach! My guest for episode 27 of the Are we home yet ? podcast is Kenric, an American, retired after 20 years of military service. When Kenric retired, he wanted to find a place where he could relax and enjoy the sun and sand. Kenric made a plan to travel through Central Amer…
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Have you ever heard someone say “follow your passion?” What does that even mean? Do you feel like you're living a life that is not authentic? That you're not following your passion? Do you know what it feels like to follow your passion? To truly live a life well lived? Well, Shanghai is the perfect place to find out. This city is a melting pot of c…
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Sam enjoys bringing social media users on a taste of Italy with lovely photos and informative videos. Sam is my guest for episode 25, of the Are we home yet? podcast, is from Boca Raton Florida, in America, and has been a flight attendant for 15 years. For the past 5 years, Same has considered Florence, Italy her home, a home she has made with her …
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Hungary is a country that is often overlooked when it comes to wine. However, Hungarian wine has a lot to offer wine connoisseurs! If you're a wine connoisseur, then you should know about Hungarian wine. Hungary is one of the most famous countries for wine production in the world! There are many different types of Hungarian wine, and each one has i…
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My guest for episode 23 of the Are we home yet podcast, Stuart, is a relocation specialist. Stuart is the owner of the Inter Relocation business and has been helping people move to Hungary for the past two decades. Hungary is a beautiful country with a rich culture and history, and he is proud to call it my home. If you are thinking of moving to Hu…
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If you're curious what time it is in the UAE, it's classtime! Emily is a teacher from America who is fortunate enough to have worked in Kuwait in the Fall of 2019 where her international teaching career began, and now Abu Dhabi, starting from August 2021. Teaching abroad has been an amazing experience for Emily, she's learned a lot about different …
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If you're looking for video game jobs, Sweden might be the place to be. According to my guest on episode 21 of the Are we home yet ? podcast, Ben, a video game writer in Sweden. He describes the standard of living as high, with good food and friendly people. And while it can be hard to break into the scene, he says that everything is very well cons…
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During episode 20 on the Are we home yet podcast Isabel talks about becoming a travel blogger and SEO coach who has lived in six different countries over the past few years. She's always on the move, living in different countries for a few months at a time. Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, and the Dominican Republic are all places that I have called home at …
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How much does it cost to travel the world as a digital nomad? Kolby, creator of philosophy magazine After Dinner Conversation, for the last two years, he and his wife have been globe-trotting and visiting some of the most beautiful places in the world. They've been to Thailand, New Zealand, Italy, France, Croatia, Spain, Malta, Cypress, and Tanzani…
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Travel Noire travel writer Rafael is this week's guest, he writes for a travel site that focuses on the experiences of Black travelers who travel the world. Travel Noire founder Zim Ugochukwu, created the site in 2013. Travel Noire has become a go-to resource for Black travelers seeking honest and relatable travel content. In addition to featuring …
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Travel Noire travel writer Rafael is this week's guest, he writes for a travel site that focuses on the experiences of Black travelers who travel the world. Travel Noire founder Zim Ugochukwu, created the site in 2013. Travel Noire has become a go-to resource for Black travelers seeking honest and relatable travel content. In addition to featuring …
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This week's episode is with Amy Sommers, Author of Rumors from Shanghai, a Seattle native who is now back living in the city after a stint living abroad, living in Shanghai. We discussed what it was like to return to a city that she knew so well, and how her understanding of home has changed as a result of her and her family's experiences during th…
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In this week’s episode, Life Hacker Guy Founder Adam is living in Malaysia, loving it, and discusses starting a supplement business. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re interested in starting a business. And why not? Entrepreneurship is the key to independence and success. But what if you want to start a business overseas? Is it ev…
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Today’s guest is Stevy, an expat from Gabon who spent 17 years in Ghana and is currently living in Rwanda. He’s a conference interpreter, voiceover coach, English teacher, motivational speaker, and businessowner. Stevy was still in high school when he left for Ghana. He worked freelancing jobs around West Africa and Kenya until he fell in love with…
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There are many reasons why someone might choose to become an ESL teacher, but one of the most common motivations is a love of travel. If you’re an English as a Second Language teacher, there’s a good chance that Beijing was your dream destination. Beijing is a city that is full of opportunities for ESL teachers, and it’s a great place to live and w…
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Today's guest on the podcast is Amanda, a professional chef who started off her life in America. Amanda worked is a semi-retired chef who still gives cooking classes, a former recipe developer for Food and Wine magazine, Essence magazine and former Chef Instructor at Sur La Table and Williams-Sonoma in California. Eventually Amanda decided moving t…
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This week's guest on the podcast was Micael, an expat from Sweden who was born in Tanzania and lived there for a decade before moving to Sweden. But after spending 40 years there, he realized that he wanted to connect with the land he was born in, so he sold everything he owned, packed his bags, and moved to Tanzania. His experience, being a return…
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Whenever people think about living in Japan, the first city that comes to mind is Tokyo! Tokyo is the capital, has incredible architecture, and it's a great, fast city to live in! But, just because it's the one we've heard about the most doesn't mean it's the only place to seek out if you're moving to Japan; Osaka is a great one too! This week's gu…
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Japan is known throughout the world for being very unique in terms of culture. Even though every country in the world has its own customs and traditions, there's just something special about the way the Japanese go about their lives. That might just seem cute at first, but it's not just that. But the way they live their lives is very important to t…
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I met Dionne in Beijing, where she had been living abroad and making a home since 1997. She’s from Barbados and was offered a scholarship to study in China, which she took excitedly. Since this was a time before social media, personal relationships were absolutely essential to finding ways to moving abroad alone from Barbados, and living abroad suc…
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This week's guest on the Are we home yet podcast was Olusola, a student from Nigeria that moved on her own to Canada to find her independence and live "the better life," too. When she got there, she realized that there were lots of aspects of the move that she hadn't anticipated, and she learned a lot in her year in Canada that she wanted everyone …
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Studying abroad is the goal of a lot of people. That’s because it’s one of the best ways to see the world in your 20s. You don’t have as many responsibilities to deal with, and if you want to really break out of your shell and open yourself up to new experiences, that will change the way you look at life! Alessia is one of those people. She took th…
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When you actually get to your dream destination, you’ll find that all that glitters isn’t gold. It’s just that, glitter. While there are a lot of great things about moving abroad, not all of the experience is going to be great, especially if you’re moving abroad alone. That’s something Elif, an Engineer, this week’s podcast guest, dealt with when s…
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There's something bittersweet about moving to a new country. On one hand, you open yourself up to a whole new world of possibilities and experiences that you could have in the new land. On the other, you might find yourself struggling to make yourself feel at home, even if you've lived there for years! This week's podcast was with Ziyo, a 27 year o…
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Most of us grow up with a certain plan in mind. That plan is usually a “we’re going to live here, we’re going to get a particular degree, get a little house, and spend the rest of our lives, just hanging out.” But what if that didn’t have to be the plan? That’s exactly what the guest on this week’s podcast on the Are we home yet podcast , Keesha, t…
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Beijing might just be that perfect home away from home that you might be looking for! That’s something that I experienced, and the guest on this week’s podcast, Cale, did too! Throughout the podcast, Cale talked about his experience moving to Beijing, and how he managed to build a life there. Although the jobs in Beijing pay very well, what really …
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There are ways that you can travel without even having years of savings in your banks. That’s something I learned from Jenaya. When she said that she was moving to China in 12 days, I asked her , “Why teach English abroad?” She was already qualified teach in America and employed in the teaching profession. She said the only word that I needed to an…
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