In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Kate Dahl. After growing up in a more conservative religious community in Michigan, Kate was ready to experience a totally different way of life in Europe. She moved to Flensburg, Germany for graduate school and then to Denmark to be with her husband. Following 4.5 years of difficulties adapting to the Danish technology startup scene, Kate has started Career Denmark to help foreigners better showcase their values and skillsets to Danish employers. Kate shares a lot about her upbringing and learnings from years spent in Germany and Denmark in this episode, so enjoy listening to her stories and advice in this insightful episode!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ The value of travel and seeing the world that can bring friends and family together   ✔ The reality of what life in Denmark is like, especially in regards to working there   ✔ Tips for finding jobs in Denmark and around Europe   FIND Kate at:   ► Career Denmark: http://careerdenmark.dk/   ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/careerdenmark/   ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careerdenmark/   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

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What it’s Really Like to Live in Denmark with Kate Dahl

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Edu Santos. Edu learned English at an American school in Brazil while growing up and decided to turn his passion for the language into a career as an English teacher. After working in Brazil and traveling through many countries over several years, he decided to leave Brazil and teach English in China to experience something totally new. He lived in Qingdao, Nanchang, and Fuzhou in China across 5 years before getting stuck at home in Brazil when the coronavirus pandemic halted global travel. Tune in to Edu’s story to hear what it’s really like to teach English in China and live a life of adventure!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How to figure out which visas you need to get to work in China and find reputable companies to help you get them ✔ The best way to make sure you follow through with your plans and set yourself up for success abroad ✔ Comparing what it’s like to live in three different cities across China ✔ All the different types of English teaching jobs you can find in China and the pros and cons of each ✔ What it’s like to unexpectedly get stranded back in your home country and leave your life in China without being able to say goodbye FIND Edu at: ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/readygoexpat ► Expats Exposed Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/35rfP2T25A4jJst31EE0x8 ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10 REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire FOLLOW us on Social Media: ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

How to Teach English in Three Cities in China with Edu Santos

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Andrew Klint. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Andrew started traveling at 18 years old and never stopped. He pursued an opportunity to work in Hamburg, Germany through his employer and had an unforgettable two years in Europe. Andrew shares all the ins and outs of finding, applying for, and making the most of international transfers in the corporate world, so take notes if you want to leverage your job in another country!    LEARN in this episode:   ✔ The pros and cons of doing an internal transfer to work in another country ✔ How to set yourself up to leverage your career to go abroad ✔ Tips for negotiating your salary and relocation package to the new country and for renegotiating your salary upon returning to your home office again ✔ How to make a long-distance relationship work even when international work opportunities get in the way   FIND Andrew at: ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewklint/ ► Email: andrew.klint [at] gmail.com ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10 REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire FOLLOW us on Social Media: ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

Going on an Internal Transfer to Hamburg, Germany with Andrew Klint

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Thomas Morris. Thomas was born and raised in Texas and left the US for South Korea after graduating from university. After a few years in Korea, he moved to Romania for several months before painfully readjusting to life back in the US. He then moved to Prague to be with his partner where he experienced life as a digital remote employee and eventually decided to join a local Czech company. Hear his stories of living in three very different countries, losing his religion, his successful and unsuccessful relationships he’s had along the way, and his ongoing search for the international lifestyle that suits him best.   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ The real story about what life’s like as a graduate student and worker in Korea ✔ Why you can never “go back home” ✔ What you can gain from learning three very different languages from scratch ✔ Why the remote work and digital nomad lifestyles aren’t the right fit for everyone ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10 REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire FOLLOW us on Social Media: ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

Finding Your Ideal International Lifestyle with Thomas Morris

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Peter Gorman. Peter got bitten by the travel bug at a young age but had his first experience living outside the US through a university study abroad program in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Following an unsuccessful attempt at going to graduate school in Prague, he settled down into his life back in the US and became a restaurant chef. At the end of 2019, he had just started a great new relationship with a woman from Turkey, but they were tragically separated in March 2020 at the onset of the pandemic. After several difficult months apart, Peter decided to leave his life in Denver behind for Ankara, Turkey at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to this episode to hear all the exciting and unforgettable details of Peter’s story navigating new cultures, relationships, and languages in 2020!    LEARN in this episode:   ✔ What it was like to move across the world and get married in middle of the pandemic   ✔ How to communicate with people in any country and language   ✔ Tips for getting your English teaching certificates in Prague, Czech Republic   ✔ The motivation that comes from doing things like moving abroad because you want to do them    FIND Peter at:   ►  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petersoutthere   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

Getting Married in Turkey During the Pandemic with Peter Gorman

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Josh Guerrero. Growing up in a town of only 1,100 in population, Josh got bit by the travel bug during his first international travel experience to Japan. Following that trip, he began to look for more opportunities to get abroad. This led him to move to The Gambia, West Africa, where he lived for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer. Living with a culture that was entirely different from his own left him feeling even more curious about other places and cultures around the world. He then found his way to England to attend graduate school, eventually earning a Master's degree in Field Archaeology. Now, as a professional archaeologist, he travels all around the southeastern US to conduct fieldwork.   Josh recounts many of his incredible stories from his time living in The Gambia through the Peace Corps in this episode, so if you want to know how you can get abroad while doing good for others, definitely have a listen!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ What it’s like to be the very first Peace Corps volunteer to live in a remote, rural village in West Africa   ✔ How to pursue international experience as a Peace Corps volunteer and the elaborate application process involved   ✔ The benefits of a minimalistic, experience-focused life   ✔ The challenges of readjusting to a lifestyle of extravagance in the US after two years living in extremely simple conditions abroad   FIND Josh at:   ►  Website: https://allaroundadventure.com   ► Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-all-around-adventure-podcast/id1195362314?mt=2   ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCYkoekFIZpI3L4UWdH-xIw   ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaroundadventure/   ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllAroundAdventure/   ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllAroundAdvent   -----   GET our new online courses: https://expatempire.com/courses/   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

Volunteering in West Africa through the Peace Corps with Josh Guerrero

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Jeff Hall. After deciding to take on the Chinese language as a new personal challenge, Jeff soon took the leap to move to China to restart his undergraduate studies. Through the ups and downs of daily life in China, relationships, friendships, and his eventual return to the US, Jeff discovered more about himself and had the once-in-a-lifetime abroad experience he was searching for. His story is one of considerable adversity and perseverance, so sit back and enjoy this thoughtful, exciting, and remarkable tale of four years in Guangzhou, China.   In this episode, you will learn:   ✔ How to get your new start abroad by becoming an international student in a foreign country   ✔ What it’s like to start your life abroad with little money and far from ideal living conditions    ✔ What it really takes to become truly proficient in a difficult language like Chinese   ✔ Some of the more challenging aspects of Chinese culture that you may encounter while living in China   ✔ Honest tips on facing hardship abroad and how to come to terms with it   FIND Jeff at:   ► https://www.instagram.com/jeffhall87   ► jeffhall87 [at] yahoo.com     ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://expatempire.com   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

Getting a New Start in Guangzhou, China with Jeff Hall

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Jess Drucker. Following a study abroad experience in Costa Rica, Jess moved to Guatemala for two years, then Germany for three years, the UK for four years, and then spent 4 more years as a digital nomad before moving back to the US. She walks us through how she made it to each of these countries and imparts some tips and advice on how you can follow in her footsteps.   In this episode, you will learn:   ✔ How to elongate your time abroad through pursuing a variety of different routes for getting visas and continuing the adventure   ✔ How you can get the courage to make the jump to a brand new country with only $300 in your pocket   ✔ The truth about living as a digital nomad and travel blogger   ✔ The value of just taking action to achieve your dreams   FIND Jess at:   ► https://www.jessicadrucker.com   ► https://www.instagram.com/jessicavdrucker   ► Adventure Calls Podcast - https://www.jessicadrucker.com/adventurecalls   ► How to Move Abroad and Why it’s the Best Thing You’ll Do book - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL   ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://expatempire.com   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

Seeing the World on Your Own Terms with Jess Drucker

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Matt Wilson. Matt is Co-founder and CEO of the travel company for people ages 21-35 Under30Experiences, and author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook. In addition to traveling around the world to lead tours for his business, Matt started going to Costa Rica in 2012 and lived in the town of Quepos until 2019. Matt hosts yoga and fitness retreats in his free time and his personal mission is to help people live more adventurous lives.   In this episode, you will learn:   - How to leave your complicated and expensive lifestyle behind for a life of travel and adventure - Ways to merge your career and travel to create the life you want to live - The benefits and challenges of trying to run a business from a small surfing city in Costa Rica  - Some BREAKING NEWS about the exciting new cities Under30Experiences will be headed to after the pandemic   ...and much more! You can find Matt at:   - Website: under30experiences.com   - Instagram: instagram.com/mattwilsontv   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Please leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire.   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

Building a Travel Business from Costa Rica with Matt Wilson

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Tiffany Parks. Tiffany is an author, travel writer, podcaster, and tour guide. She has called Rome home since 2004, and her debut novel, LA Times bestseller Midnight in the Piazza, is a Middle Grade art mystery set in contemporary Rome, published by HarperCollins in 2018. Tiffany is the co-creator and co-host of The Bittersweet Life, a podcast that explores the rewards and challenges of the expat experience.   In this episode, you will learn:   - How to go out into the world and achieve your teenage dreams   - Tips for making friends, relationships, and raising a family in Rome   - The truth about what it’s really like to live in the dream country of Italy   - Why right now is the best time to move to Italy (and how you can do it!)   ...and much more! You can find Tiffany on:   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TiffanyParks_   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyparksrome/   - Website: https://www.tiffany-parks.com/   - Amazon Books: https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Piazza-Tiffany-Parks/dp/0062644521   You can find the Bittersweet Life on:   - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bittersweet-life/id843351111   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/bittersweetpod   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebittersweetlifepodcast/   - Website: https://thebittersweetlife.net/   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Please leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire.   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

A Bittersweet Life in Rome, Italy with Tiffany Parks

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere. Kalie met her husband Josh during university and they set off for a life of adventure starting in 2009. Since then, they have lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Portugal. While they worked as English teachers for much of their careers, they are now producing great video content about living abroad for the ExpatsEverywhere YouTube channel.   In this episode, you will learn:   - What it’s like to live long-term in Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, and Southeast Asia   - The good and bad of teaching English to foreign students of all ages   - How to build an awesome YouTube channel with great travel and expat content   ...and much more! You can follow Kalie on:   - YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/expatseverywhere   - Patreon: www.patreon.com/expatseverywhere   - Website: www.expatseverywhere.com   - Facebook: www.facebook.com/expatseverywhere    - Instagram: www.instagram.com/expatseverywhere   - Twitter: www.twitter.com/expert_expat   Expat Empire Updates   - FBAR Calculation Worksheet: https://mailchi.mp/5cbfce9051bc/fbarcalculation   - International Job Search Tracking Worksheet: https://mailchi.mp/48d104de3db8/jobsearch   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Please leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire.   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

Five Countries in 12 Years with Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Pauline Mura. Pauline is a french Third Culture Kid who grew up in Ireland and South Africa before moving to Japan and the US for short periods of time. After 4 years spent again in Ireland for work she founded the podcast Meet The Expats once back in France, interviewing travelers throughout the world to share their unique experiences.   In this episode, you will learn:   - The benefits and challenges of growing up across multiple countries, cultures, and languages   - The differences you can find in school life across places like Ireland, South Africa, France, and Japan - How the real American university experience is compared to the image from Hollywood movies that many people around the world have in their minds - Some tips for parents raising Third Culture Kids ...and much more!   You can follow Pauline through her podcast Meet the Expats on Instagram at meetthexpats or contact her over email at meettheexpats@gmail.com. Learn more about the show at https://podcast.ausha.co/meet-the-expats.   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.  Please leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire. Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

Growing up as a Third Culture Kid with Pauline Mura

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Louise Wiles. Louise moved with her family to Spain, Portugal, Madeira, and back to the UK over the last 25 years through her husband’s career. She’s navigated building an international education and career as a trailing expat spouse as well as raising a family across many countries and cultures. Louise has many years of experience coaching expat families heading on adventures all over the globe, so take in all the insights that she has to share!   In this episode, you will learn:   - How to adjust to life abroad and take advantage of opportunities when you have to move due to your significant other’s career   - Tips for managing your expectations when you move abroad to improve your chances at a successful relocation   - The pros and cons of living on an island destination like Madeira   - Advice for how to do your house search in a new city and avoid big disappointments and challenging legal situations   ...and much more! You can find Louise here:   - Website: http://www.thrivingabroad.com/   - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisewiles/   - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingAbroad/   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/thrivingabroad   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Please leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire.   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

Raising a Family in Spain, Portugal, and Madeira with Louise Wiles

Wanting to live abroad but not sure how to make it a reality? Searching for your next international destination? The Expat Empire Podcast is the podcast for you! Listen to interviews with current and past expats, digital nomads, and travelers to gain the knowledge and confidence to go abroad for your first or your tenth time. Learn more at expatempire.com!

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