About Abroad

Nicole Caba joins About Abroad today to discuss her move to Lyon, France, and how her personal experience traveling the world with her dog, changed the trajectory of her life. She's now the founder of Avvinue, a company hoping to reshape how we travel with our pets, which can unlock a life abroad for so many of us who feel this lifestyle is inaccessible because of our furry friends. We laugh through some pet-travel horror stories, and talk about the realities of moving abroad, finding community in a foreign place, and the paradox of choice that hovers over perpetual travelers.  "This episode originally aired on November 2022 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation." Connect and learn more about Nicole's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Twitter ▪︎ LinkedIn Related episodes: ▪︎ Nomad to Norway, with Jason Moore from Zero to Travel ▪︎ Tech executive travels the world with his family ▪︎ A nomadic CEO and his family travel the world together This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Today my friend Claire joins me from the Bahamas, where she and her husband are currently calling “home”, after they traded their regular lives in the US for a new life aboard their catamaran. They now spend their winters island hopping, spearfishing and exploring the different cultures across the Caribbean. The best part is - as we come to find out, anyone willing to “just sail away”, can do the same. "This episode originally aired on March 2022 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation." Connect and learn more about Claire's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Instagram Related episodes: ▪︎ Caribbean expat life, Belize & Honduras ▪︎ Life abroad aboard a boat, sailing the world with Ryan & Sophie ▪︎ Croatian island life & the new Digital Nomad Visa This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Tayo Rockson is a well known podcast host, author, professor, and consultant on subjects related to diversity and cultural differences. Today he joins the show to chat about his experiences as a 3rd culture kid and spending his formative years growing up as a Nigerian born foreigner in various countries around the world. He also takes us on a journey through Nigeria, explaining the various elements of society and culture, and his recommendations for places to visit and live. "This episode originally aired on Sept 2022 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation." Connect and learn more about Tayo's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Instagram ▪︎ LinkedIn Related episodes: ▪︎ Battling remote-work-life balance challenges, from an expat in Mexico ▪︎ Global retreats and building community abroad with the co-author of Remote Works ▪︎ Remote workers paid to relocate, with the COO of Make My Move This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Anthony Calvanese is an American who joins the show today from Umbria, Italy, to share how he is calling this place home and working towards obtaining his Italian passport. Italy is one of the few countries in the world that has a formal and fairly straightforward process in place for foreigners to obtain citizenship, so Anthony walks us through the process and shares how you can follow in his footsteps alongside some really practical information and resources. Finally, we go on a quick tour of Italy, touching on some of our favorite locations, the hidden gems, and the highs and lows of life abroad in one of the world's most popular destinations. "This episode originally aired on Aug 2022 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation." Connect and learn more about Anthony's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Instagram ▪︎ LinkedIn Related episodes: ▪︎ How to get Italy's new digital nomad visa ▪︎ Off the beaten path experiences in Italy w/ the Co-Founder of Kino Italy ▪︎ Living abroad in Italy (nearly) tax-free This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Hannah Dixon is the CEO of Digital Nomad Kit, as well as a full time digital nomad, world traveler, house sitter, and virtual assistant. She's trained more than 20,000 people to follow in her footsteps and build location independence, and today she shares her journey with us. She joins us from Mexico with Europe on the horizon, multiple passports and residencies in her pocket, and a ton of knowledge to drop on world travels, entrepreneurship, and location independence. "This episode originally aired on Sept 2022 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation." Connect and learn more about Hannah's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Instagram ▪︎ LinkedIn Related episodes: ▪︎ Croatian island life & the new Digital Nomad Visa ▪︎ Caribbean digital nomad life & building community abroad with the founder of Adventurely ▪︎ Life abroad in Brazil and nomad visas with the founder of Digital Nomad Nation This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. Want to buy Chase's campervan? Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/ShgQw If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Esther and her husband have built a life that allows them to enjoy the summers in their home in Amsterdam, and escape to tropical hot spots during the winter - in this episode she shares with us how they got to this point, and takes us inside their life in sunny Mauritius off the east coast of Africa! We dive into Mauritius as a place to visit, what to see and avoid, and where you might enjoy calling home for a longer period of time. We also cover the details of their new digital nomad visa, which is super easy to get, and allows remote workers to come live, stay and work for 6-12 months, or even longer! "This episode originally aired on June 2022 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation." Connect and learn more about Esther's work at: ▪︎ Instagram ▪︎ LinkedIn Related episodes: ▪︎ Up and coming digital nomad visas with the Co-founder of Citizen Remote ▪︎ Remote Workers Worldwide and Tiny Living Abroad, with Mandy Fransz ▪︎ The Digital Nomad Life with Gonçalo Hall This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. Want to buy Chase's campervan? Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/ShgQw If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

In this episode we answer questions from the audience about moving abroad, travel, digital nomad families, visas, and much more! We also announce plans for a quick summer break from producing new episodes - tune in for full details.  Contact Lexidy Law with the code AboutAbroad23 for 10% off your first service.  Referenced resources in this episode: Tech executive travels the world with his family Portugal visa and tax updates for expats + NHR, D7, the Digital Nomad Visa Boundless Life expands across Europe Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and the newsletter so you will get an update when we start producing new episodes after a quick summer break.  If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Diana Andrade is the Head of Portuguese Immigration at Lexidy Law in Lisbon and today she stops by the show to share several updates on Portugal's rapidly changing visa and immigration process for aspiring digital nomads and expats. It's no secret that Portugal is one of the world's top destinations for people looking to build a life for themselves abroad. With their foreigner friendly visa options, great weather, relatively low cost of living, and advantageous tax regimes, it is regularly ranked as the #1 country in the world to move to. But the government recently made a variety of changes to these laws which have put this in jeopardy and created a lot of confusion, so Diana is here to set the record straight and answer your questions about the realities of moving to Portugal in 2024.  Connect and learn more about Diana's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ LinkedIn ▪︎ Instagram Related episodes: ▪︎ Moving a family to Portugal via the D7 visa ▪︎ Moving to Portugal with the Co-Founder of Work From Anywhere ▪︎ Ending the NHR tax scheme & getting the Digital Nomad Visa This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Today, Chase catches up with Nacho Rodriguez, the founder of RePeople. RePeople is dedicated to building a community around the world and specifically in the beautiful Canary Islands for remote workers, digital nomads, and others wanting to relocate to this part of the globe. They dive deep into the concept behind RePeople's co-living spaces and conferences, as well as all the reasons why calling this diverse Spanish archipelago off the coast of Africa should be your next vacation/staycation/home destination. Connect and learn more about Nacho's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ LinkedIn ▪︎ Instagram Related episodes: ▪︎ Remote workers paid to relocate, with the COO of Make My Move ▪︎ Digital Nomads for Dummies and Traveling with Kristin ▪︎ World travels with the World Bank & remote working from remote villages in the Canary Islands This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

This week Chase crosses paths with the Founder & CEO of wrkfrce, Jesse Chambers. Jesse and his wife left their comfortable lives in San Francisco to hit the road in a vintage Airstream, while founding a company and managing a global remote team. As an evangelist for the remote work movement, he is truly practicing what he preaches! Jesse shares some tips and tricks for those wanting to experience life on the road full time, as well as insights on the future of work and making big life-changing decisions. Learn more about wrkfrce at wrkfrce.com (no “o's” because the “office” is optional!), and follow their adventures on Instagram: @wandering.america. "This episode originally aired on April 2021 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation." Connect and learn more about Jesse's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Instagram ▪︎ LinkedIn Related episodes: ▪︎ Slo-madism & building remote teams with the Co-founder & author of Running Remote ▪︎ Cross-continent road trips & 70+ countries, with the co-founder of Nomad Stays ▪︎ An Austrian in Britain, Digital Marketing, and Remote Work This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Today we're talking about everyone's favorite subject - international taxes! Wait, don't leave - I promise taxes can be cool. Chase sits down with the world traveling founder of Wanderer's Wealth, Kathy Di Paolo, from her current “home” in Bali, to discuss her digital nomad lifestyle and answer some super important questions about taxes as an expat or nomad. She explains how she left her corporate job to travel the world, and how that turned into a career doing what she truly loves. We also dive into how you can take advantage of your foreign tax situation, as well as avoid common pitfalls. We manage to make taxes fun in this one, hope you'll join us! "This episode originally aired on July 2021 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation." Connect and learn more about Kathy's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Instagram ▪︎ LinkedIn Related episodes: ▪︎ Caribbean digital nomad life & building community abroad with the founder of Adventurely ▪︎ The Digital Nomad Life with Gonçalo Hall ▪︎ Moving to Dubai, living tax free and building a new life abroad This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Tim Marting is the Co-Founder at Citizen Remote, a company that makes the moving abroad experience seamless by bringing all elements of your move into one space and fast tracking the process via their partners and tech. As an expat and longtime world traveler, Tim knows a thing or two about the pains associated with a move to a foreign place, so he and his partners build Citizen Remote with this in mind. Today Tim stops by to share a bit about some of the up and coming digital nomad visas that aren't getting the attention they deserve, which takes us on a journey across four continents. Connect and learn more about Tim's work at: ▪︎ LinkedIn ▪︎ Website Related episodes: A nomadic CEO and his family travel the world together⁠ Carribbean digital nomad life & building community abroad with the founder of Adventurely Digital nomad events & nomading in Ireland w/ the CEO of Nomad Hub & NomadÉire This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Vanessa Wachtmeister is the founder of the wealth & wanderlust platform, Wander Onwards. As an American currently living in Berlin and having spent many years globetrotting around the world, she knows a thing or two about building a life abroad. She shares her journey with us and how her clients are following in her footsteps to create exciting opportunities in foreign places (in a financially responsible and legal way!). Whether you're looking to pivot to a different career path abroad or just starting fresh in a new place, Vanessa provides the inspo and practical education you need to venture beyond your borders. "This episode originally aired on Feb 2022 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation." Connect and learn more about Vanessa's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Instagram ▪︎ YouTube Related episodes: Remote work expert settles in Berlin with a young family after years of nomading International taxes made cool by the Founder of Wanderers Wealth 70+ countries and financially sustainable traveling with a digital nomad OG This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Aurelie joins the show today to take us on her journey from France, around the world, and eventually landing in Dubai. She explains what attracted her to the United Arab Emirates, how it's possible to leverage some of the tax breaks here, and the steps you can take to follow in her footsteps. We also chat about the realities of living abroad in the Middle East, especially from the standpoint of a female, and the life challenges that caused her to make a move abroad. "This episode originally aired on Feb 2022 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation. Note that Aurelie is not an immigration, tax, or legal professional, and cannot personally help you with your move to Dubai” Connect and learn more about Aurelie work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Instagram ▪︎ Linked In Related episodes: Traveling with pets & life abroad in Lyon, France, with the Founder of Avvinue Building the digital nomad visas in Greece, Dubai & Albania with the founder of the digital nomad association How to move to France w/ The American in Paris Learn more about My Expat Taxes here. This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Nathan Heinrich is an American who officially moved to Italy four years ago, though his love affair with Italia goes back nearly 20 years. As the host of the well known podcast, I'm Moving to Italy, he regularly chats with fellow expats and experts who have also settled in all 20 regions of Italy, and through his own exploring and the travels of his guests, he's learned a lot about one of the world's most popular countries. Today we'll share some of Nathan's favorite hidden gems in Italy, as well as some practical information you need to know if you'd like to follow in his footsteps and live la dolce vitta. We also touch on his personal story, and how he made the transition from New York City to the beautiful Prosecco Hills of Veneto. Connect and learn more about Nathan's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Instagram ▪︎ Podcast Related episodes: How to get Italy's new digital nomad visa  Living abroad in Italy (nearly) tax-free How to get an Italian passport and a quick tour through Italy Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here. This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Italy's long awaited digital nomad visa has finally arrived! Today we are joined by Italian immigration lawyer, Giancarlo Ostetto, from Lexidy Law in Milan, to discuss all the details. We cover eligibility requirements, processes, taxes, accommodation, costs, and many other details, so if you're considering a move to Italy, consider this the first step towards living la dolce vita.  Connect and learn more about Gian Carlo's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ LinkedIn profile ▪︎ Instagram Related episodes: Living in Italy nearly tax free Spain's digital nomad visa Greece's digital nomad visa Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here. This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Camilla Boyer recently “founded a company on Monday and moved to Spain on Tuesday”, and so far, has no regrets! Today she stops by About Abroad to share her experience moving abroad for the third time, sharing some of her tips for planning ahead, and a bit about life in España. We also dive into why she chose Madrid as her new home, what it was like growing up as a Londoner more than a Brit, and how previous stints abroad prepared her for this most recent move. Camilla previously followed her dreams across the pond  to find success in Silicon Valley, and after successful stints at tech companies such as Twitter and Checkout, she recently founded her own company, Carazon. We discussed it all in today's episode!  Connect and learn more about Camilla's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ LinkedIn profile ▪︎ Instagram Related podcasts: Spain's Digital Nomad Visa How to move to Spain - digital nomad visa, other visas, permanent residency & citizenship! Expat chat with Cara, life in Spain vs Germany and raising a family abroad Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here. This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

In this inspiring episode, we explore Nathalie Goldstein's journey from the high-pressure environment of Silicon Valley to the charming streets of Vienna, a city renowned for its exceptional quality of life. Embracing the dream of living abroad without sacrificing her career ambitions, Nathalie has not only found personal fulfillment in Austria's robust social safety network but also entrepreneurial success. As the founder of a thriving tax solutions company for expats, she shares invaluable insights into the realities of moving and establishing yourself overseas. Join us as we dive into Nathalie's relocation experience, uncover the challenges faced by expats, and reveal practical advice for those aspiring to create their own international success story. Connect and learn more about Nathalie's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ LinkedIn profile ▪︎ Instagram Related podcasts: Family of five travels the world + expat tax updates & emerging trends Expat chat with Cara, life in Spain vs Germany and raising a family abroad  Exploring expat life in Kenya and world travels as a family Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here. This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service,  Click to learn more. For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

In today's episode we're trying something new - in person interviews at Running Remote, the world's largest conference for remote workers, in Lisbon, Portugal. I spoke with with five guests about their reflections on Running Remote, experiences in Portugal and how they're supporting the future of remote work:   Learn more about Gonçalo's digital nomad village in his previous About Abroad appearance here or by connecting with him on LinkedIn.  Learn more about Darcy's move to Portugal in her previous About Abroad appearance here or by connecting with her on LinkedIn. Learn more about Ali's move to Portugal in her previous About Abroad appearance here or by connecting with her on LinkedIn. Learn more about Stephen's company, Roamr, or by connecting with him on LinkedIn.  Learn more about Michelle's team retreats in her previous About Abroad appearance here or by connecting with her on LinkedIn.  Learn more about Dave's company, Kadence or by connecting with him on LinkedIn.  Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here. This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service,  Click to learn more. For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Jeanna Barrett joins the show today from Roatan, Honduras and shares why she's fallen in love with life in the Caribbean. After leaving Silicon Valley for a life that felt more like vacation, she spent six years on the islands in Belize and eventually made her way to one of the Caribbean's best kept secrets in Roatan. Now she lives here full time while running her digital marketing agency with 40 employees spread across the world. Today she shares her story and how you can call either of these countries your new home. Connect and learn more about Jeanna's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ LinkedIn profile ▪︎ Instagram Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here. For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Shawna Lum moved from the US to Spain 7 years ago, and after battling a series of personal changes that could have derailed her dreams of living abroad, she's come to learn that if there's a will to spend significant time in a foreign country, there is absolutely a way to do so. Today, Shawna is one of the world's leading experts on helping people move abroad permanently. Through her coaching, courses, and masterclasses, she's helped thousands of expats find their new home abroad, simplifying the process, and providing the support and connections they need to actually make a move overseas. In this episode we share some of her favorite visa options in Europe and Latin America, alongside a hefty dose of practical advice, and inspiration, for anyone considering expat life. We also touch on some of the highs, lows, and growth opportunities that happen when you embrace this lifestyle, and a bit about Shawna's personal journey and travels.  Ready to make your move abroad happen to Europe or Latin America? Join Shawna's Move Overseas Now Academy while enrollment is open. Just for listening here's a generous limited time offer of 35% off + a Bonus Complimentary 6 months of live coaching to help you throughout the entire process.  Join the Move Overseas Now Academy: 1 time payment of $587 (Limited time only for first 5 listeners): Click here 3 payments of $234 over 3 months (Limited time only for first 5 listeners): Click here Join her next Abroad in a Year masterclass Here. Connect and learn more about Shawna's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Instagram Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here. For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Bal Sieber is a world-class designer who has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Fast Company, The Washington Post, and Entrepreneur Magazine, for his work with companies like Toyota, Nokia, and Disney, to name just a few. In the past, this type of professional success would have surely come with a proverbial chain to a desk, but Bal has managed to convert his creative passion into a location independent business that has allowed him to travel the world, live abroad in Mexico, and most importantly, regain complete control over his schedule, all while earning more than $20k/month. Today we discuss the steps to designing the adventurous life of your dreams without the professional sacrifice, as well as Bal's current nomadic adventures through Europe, and how others can follow in his footsteps via The Designer MBA program. Connect and learn more about Bal's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ LinkedIn profile ▪︎ Instagram Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here. For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Q Hamirani is known by many as the creator of Airbnb's famous Live & Work Anywhere program, as well as his work as a global HR leader, startup investor, Forbes contributor, founder, and many other initiatives in his professional life. But today we dive into his personal story, exploring his childhood in India, the pros and cons of moving abroad, and how intentionally leveraging corporate nomadism quenched his thirst for languages, cultures, and travel. Connect and learn more about Q Hamirani's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ LinkedIn profile ▪︎ Instagram Related Podcasts: ▪︎ A peek inside Goa, India with the Founder of NomadGao ▪︎ CEO breaks tradition to travel & build location independence + the Philippines ▪︎ Rags to riches + location independent COO moves to France & parenting abroad Episode Resources: Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here. For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Leave a 5-star Review ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

Domenico Pinto is the Founder of Great Shift, and an internationally recognized keynote speaker and author, who also happens to have traveled to 40+ countries, and lived abroad nearly all of his life. With long term stops in countries such as Germany, Italy, Portugal, Dubai, and Australia, amongst others, Dom knows a thing or two about the challenges and opportunities associated with finding a sense of home abroad. Today we cover a wide variety of subjects, but hone in on three destinations we're both really excited about for digital nomads and those seeking a balanced life abroad: Madeira (Portugal), Tirana (Albania), and Puglia (Italy). Connect and learn more about Domenico's work at: Website: https://www.domenicopinto.com/ LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/domenico-a-pinto/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domenico.a.pinto/ Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here: https://www.myexpattaxes.com/ For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering of any kind, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TXfYO7 The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Kristin Wilson joins the show again this week for a fireside chat about her recent global adventures. Kristin is one of the original and leading travel vloggers in the world, serving a massive following of subscribers on her award winning YouTube channel, Traveling with Kristin, as well as via her podcast, Badass Digital Nomads, which is ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts in the world. She's also the author of Digital Nomads for Dummies and a relocation specialist, who has lived and traveled around the world. Today she stops by About Abroad to catch up on a wide variety of travel topics, from Nomad Cruises to European campervan travels, the good/bad/ugly of Tulum, retreats in Miami, Costa Rica and Ireland, and settling into various aspects of life abroad. Listen to Kristin's original appearance on About Abroad: https://pod.fo/e/120bea Sign up for Kristin's Costa Rica retreat: https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-kristin-aug-09-2024  Listen and subscribe to Badass Digital Nomads: https://www.badassdigitalnomads.com/  Use this €200 off Nomad Cruise cabins: https://bit.ly/nomadcruise_kristin Connect and learn more about Kristin's work at: Website: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelingwithkristin/ Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here: https://www.myexpattaxes.com/ For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering of any kind, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TXfYO7 The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

We're joined today by one of the world's leading travel writing authorities, Tim Leffel. Tim has won countless awards as the author of books such as: The World's Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and the living abroad book, A Better Life for Half the Price. He's also the editor of Perceptive Travel, named “best online travel magazine” and “best travel blog”, while also running five online travel websites as an editor/publisher. Tim is also an expat living abroad in Mexico who has been exploring the world long before the phrase digital nomad came into existence. We dive into all of it in today's episode! Connect and learn more about Tim's work at: Website: CheapestDestinationsBlog.com and TimLeffel.com LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timleffel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globetrots/ Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here: https://www.myexpattaxes.com/ For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering of any kind, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TXfYO7 The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Lorraine Charles joins us this week to talk about her life as an expat in Abu Dhabi, and various experiences across the Middle East. As a British citizen who has lived and worked on multiple continents, she shares some excellent advice on building a life abroad as an educator. We also discuss her foundation, Na'amal, which is leveraging remote work to help provide training and jobs for refugees. Connect and learn more about Lorraine's work at: Website: https://naamal.org/ LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-charles/ Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here: https://www.myexpattaxes.com/ For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering of any kind, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TXfYO7 The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Giulia Verdinelli is the Co-Founder of Remote-9 and she joins the show today from Japan where she's hosting a group of digital nomads on one of their wildly popular 20-day adventurous co-living trips. But this conversation takes us around the world, ranging from hiking volcanoes in Iceland, to riding motorbikes across Nepal, to sailing in the Adriatic, drinking sake in Japanese forest breweries, and building digital nomad villages in Latin America. We also chat about some of the hidden positive benefits of the traveler's lifestyle and share perspectives on building community across cultural barriers and connecting remote workers around the world. Connect and learn more about Giulia's work at: Website: www.remote9.com LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-verdinelli-88a9a498/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remote_9/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at https://bit.ly/45Y7ols For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering of any kind, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TXfYO7 Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here: https://www.myexpattaxes.com/ The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

We're back for another mailbag edition for the podcast. In today's episode we crowdsource questions from the audience and answer them live on the show. We'll discuss digital nomad visas, return to office mandates, horror stories from abroad, and a variety of other travel-related topics on multiple continents.  Learn more about the regime impatriati here and contact Studio Rigo for more info:  Website: https://sites.google.com/view/studiorigo  Email: studiorigo@gmail.com This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at https://bit.ly/45Y7ols Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here: https://www.myexpattaxes.com/ If you're interested in an About Abroad meetup/retreat or want to submit questions for future Q&A sessions, let us know via the contact form or email us at chase@aboutabroad.com. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Nathan Aguilera is known by many as the creator of the highly successful food blog Foodie Flashpacker, but he's also an avid traveler originally from the US, currently celebrating 10 years of permanent globetrotting! He joins the show today from South Africa to share some of his learnings over the past decade on the road, and amongst other subjects, we discuss some of his favorite home bases in cities like Mexico City, Buenos Aires, and Madrid, as well as how he's managed to create a location independent business that allows him to explore his passions (food + travel), while spending his summers in Europe, and maintaining relationships with his friends and family around the world. We also cover a new LGBTQ+ service he recently launched, and his tips for long term travel and location independent entrepreneurship. Connect and learn more about Nathan's work at: - Website: www.foodieflashpacker.com and www.gaydigitalnomads.com - LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-aguilera/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaydigitalnomads/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodieflashpacker/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at https://bit.ly/45Y7ols For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering of any kind, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TXfYO7 The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

John Lee is the Co-Founder of Work From Anywhere and a close friend of About Abroad. In today's show, we invited John back to chat about his recent move to Portugal with his wife and three children. We dive into the reasons for the move, why they choose Portugal, and some tips and tricks he has for everyone eyeing Portugal for their move abroad. This is currently ranked as the #1 place in the world for expats to move to, and it's easy to see why when you hear how John is thriving here! You can find the previous episode with John here: https://pod.fo/e/ef20b Link to spreadsheet mentioned in the show: https://bit.ly/3TI5jEv Follow John's work at https://wfa.team/ and The Work From Anywhere socials: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theworkfromanywhereteam/ Twitter https://twitter.com/AnywhereTeam.  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-work-from-anywhere-team/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnijJfEFZyFdWDAknrM-UCg The Work From Anywhere Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDuO3JFwlCU&list=PLuYyT0U-if5MaAkn99ElC0YsJMv7RFXf_ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at https://bit.ly/45Y7ols For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering of any kind, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TXfYO7 The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Ebony Belhumeur started from humble beginnings but today she's a location independent COO at a thriving tech company and living abroad in an idyllic town outside of Paris with her four children and partner. Today she joins the show to share her personal story and explain how she was able to build a thriving remote career with no formal education and eventually make the move from the US to France. She also shares details related to her experiences parenting abroad, traveling in Europe, giving birth in multiple countries, immersing into a foreign society as an African American, and geo-arbitrage, amongst other musings! Connect and learn more about Ebony's work at: Website: www.theassistantslist.com LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebelhumeur/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennialcareercoach/ Thanks to my friends over at Ramp, issuing corporate credit cards (virtual and physical), paying for team perks, covering international transactions, and managing company expenses has become super simple! Create an account in minutes and get a free $500 Ramp bonus when you spend your first $1000 via the About Abroad affiliate link: https://bit.ly/3vIUQAU For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering of any kind, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TXfYO7 The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

This week Chase meets with Rowena Hennigan, founder of RoRemote, one of the top remote-work advocates in the world, and an internationally acclaimed author and speaker, as well as a veteran of the digital nomad world, currently living abroad in Spain. She walks us through converting from a nomadic lifestyle to one that better suits the needs of her young family, and how remote work provided her daughter with an opportunity to live a healthier and happier life. We also discuss adapting to life abroad as a family, and why a little traveled region at the foot of the Pyrenees might be the perfect place to settle down.  This episode originally aired in season two and is being replayed today as part of our greatest hits series.  Follow Rowena's work at: Website: www.roremote.com & www.remoteworkmentor.com   LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowena-hennigan/ Note - if you choose to contact Rowena about her relocation services, consider that her experience is based on having European passports. Thanks to my friends over at Ramp, issuing corporate credit cards (virtual and physical), paying for team perks, covering international transactions, and managing company expenses has become super simple! Create an account in minutes and get a free $500 Ramp bonus when you spend your first $1000 via the About Abroad affiliate link: https://bit.ly/3vIUQAU For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering of any kind, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TXfYO7 The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

In this episode the tables are turned as Mandy Franz interviews Chase about his experiences living abroad, remote work, and some of the ups and downs with a nomadic lifestyle. Mandy is the Founder of Remote Workers Worldwide, the largest online community of remote workers in the world, with more than 125,000 members and growing everyday. She's also a LinkedIn Top Voice for Remote Work and an expat herself, from the Netherlands, but living abroad in Portugal, and traveling frequently. She originally appeared as a guest on About Abroad in 2023, which you can listen to via the link below. Previous episode with Mandy here: https://pod.fo/e/1839d5 Join Remote Workers Worldwide here: https://bit.ly/48RlINL Connect and learn more about Name's work at: Website: https://www.maketheleapdigital.com/about/ LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandyfransz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maketheleap_/ If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Alex Hernandez is a well-known future of work leader, as well as the Co-Founder of Jobgether, a flexible-work website designed to help job seekers find (truly) remote work, in whatever country they desire to work in. He's also a French expat that has moved around the world, and after stops in cities like London, Barcelona, and Paris (amongst others), he's landed on Madrid as the place he feels most at home. Today we dive into Alex's personal story, as well as some of his favorite aspects of life abroad in Madrid, and Spain in general. We also cover various topics related to remote work, Spain vs France, location independence, and work-life balance. Connect and learn more about Alex's work at: Website: www.jobgether.com LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrehernandez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobgether/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jobgether Thanks to my friends over at Ramp, issuing corporate credit cards (virtual and physical), paying for team perks, covering international transactions, and managing company expenses has become super simple! Create an account in minutes and get a free $500 Ramp bonus when you spend your first $1000 via the About Abroad affiliate link: https://bit.ly/3vIUQAU For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering of any kind, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co's extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They'll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TXfYO7 The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Italy is one of the few countries in the world to offer a citizenship by descent program, which essentially allows you to obtain a passport and citizenship, if you can prove you have ancestors from that particular country. Today, Anthony Calvanese joins the show to share his experience completing this process, and moving from the US to Italy. We also dive into some of his favorite places to visit around Europe, the pros and cons of building a life abroad, and how you can follow in his footsteps to receive your Italian passport.  Listen to Anthony's first interview on About Abroad here: https://pod.fo/e/139e46 Connect and learn more about Name's work at: Website: https://quasitaliano.com/ and https://www.becomeitaliani.com/ LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-calvanese/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quasitalianotravel/ If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

France is one of the most visited countries in the world, but the French doors are not only open to tourists - they also provide a super simple pathway to long term residency. Today we dive into the details of the French Visitors Visa and the French Freelance Visa, both of which offer the opportunity to live in France for a year, with the ability to renew it multiple times, and even a pathway to citizenship. To help us understand your options, we speak with Eléonore Tavares de Pinho, Head of French Immigration at Lexidy Law in Paris. As an expat herself that grew up living in multiple countries, Eleonor is well aware of the challenges associated with immigrating to a foreign land, and today she specializes in helping expats around the world build a new life in France, while avoiding the bureaucratic headaches.  Connect and learn more about Eléonore's work at: Website: https://www.lexidy.com/services/france/immigration/ LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/el%C3%A9onore-tavares-de-pinho-914404a8/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at https://bit.ly/3LwCGaH If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Join me on the latest episode replay of Andrea Valeria from Season 1. She's a remote-work expert and founder of “It's a Travel O.D.”. Originally from Panama, but currently living in Mexico City, Andrea shares her knowledge about and moving to various countries around the world and expat life in Mexico. She also explains how anyone can find remote work, regardless of technical skills or experience. This episode originally aired in Season One and is being replayed today as part of our greatest hits series, while we close out 2023, enjoy the holidays, and take a break from producing new episodes. Connect and learn more about Andrea's work at: Website: https://www.itsatravelod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsatravelod/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at  https://bit.ly/45Y7ols If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Ken Weary is a well known leader in the tech and remote work space, as the COO of the fully remote team at HotJar. When not leading 100s of employees spread across 30+ countries, he's just living a typical life as a nomad dad and husband, traveling the world, homeschooling teenagers, and trying to decide whether to settle in Portugal or move on to the next adventure on another continent. Ken takes us inside his life as one of the most interesting CXOs you'll ever meet, and shares all the details about full time travel with a family and a career. From history class in the Colosseum, to studying marine biology via a PADI certification in Honduras, this family is living what many of us would call, “the life”. Connect and learn more about Ken's work at: Website:  https://www.hotjar.com/about-us/ https://galileooxp.com/ https://www.sunglassesrequired.com/ LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenweary/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at  https://bit.ly/45Y7ols If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Today's guest is Jess Romano, an American who made the move to the Croatian island of Hvar. She was one of the first people in the world to receive Croatia's Digital Nomad visa, which allows remote workers to come and live legally in Croatia! Jess walks us through the process to get the visa and the requirements to do so. She also takes us inside island life in a small village and shares how the sense of community and beautiful landscapes made her feel like she was on vacation every day. Connect and learn more about Jess's work at: LinkedIn profile - https://linkedin.com/in/jessicaromano  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nyc_to_everywhere/  This episode originally aired in season two and is being replayed today as part of our greatest hits recap as we take a short break from new interviews during the holiday season.  If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review at RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad. It takes 2 minutes and is the best way to support the show! This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at  https://bit.ly/45Y7ols

Iwo is the Founder & CEO of Remote-how, a fully remote team, which teaches other remote teams and individuals, how to make remote work, work. He's a Polish citizen currently calling Vietnam home and has also lived all over Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia. Chase and Iwo dive into all aspects of life in Vietnam and the path he took to making the dream to move there, a reality. They touch on visa options and renewals, the cost of living, and the ups and downs of life in Vietnam. They also discuss the pros and cons of different styles of long-term travel, hidden gems, and tainted tourist traps in SE Asia, and where the next "go-to places to live abroad" might be. Connect and learn more about Iwo's work at: Website - https://remote-how.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iwoszapar/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/szapss/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/IwoSzapar This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at  https://bit.ly/45Y7ols If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Peter Benei is the Founder of Anywhere Consulting, and a published author and podcast host, originally from Budapest where he helped create the Digital Nomad's Budapest group. But these days you can find him splitting his time between his hometown and his favorite country in the world - Italy. Today Peter and Chase sync up for a call from two separate ends of Italy, to explore why these are two great places for digital nomads and expats, and share some of their favorite hidden gems and a few ideas for those looking to settle into either location. They also take a look at Peter's latest project, Anywhere Italy, which aims to connect remote workers spending significant time abroad in Italia. Connect and learn more about Peter's work at: Website - https://anywhere.consulting/⁠⁠ LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beneipeter/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peter.benei/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at  https://bit.ly/45Y7ols If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

We're back for another Q&A session, diving into the mailbag to answer questions from the audience. In this episode Chase covers a variety of topics, ranging from reviewing recent travels through Europe, to return to office mandates, foreign taxes, dealing with the downsides of full time travel, and the best places to live abroad.  For more info on retreats/offsites, drop your contact info in this form. For more info on entity formation visit Cleer Tax. Have a question to be answered in the next Q&A episode? Leave it in the contact form. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Job van der Voort is the CEO at Remote, one of the leading fully remote companies in the world, on a mission to make hiring from anywhere as accessible as possible. Today Job stops by the show to chat about a variety of topics, from global mobility to return to office mandates, travel, and remote work, amongst others. Connect and learn more about Job's work at: Website - https://www.remote.com⁠⁠ LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobvo/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jobvoo/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at https://bit.ly/45Y7ols If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

A few weeks ago the Portuguese government suddenly announced the intention to end their Non-Habitual Residents (NHR) program - a tax incentive that has lured countless foreigners to Portugal since its inception 15 years ago. This proposal suggests the program will no longer be available to anyone after December 31, 2023, and some headlines seem to suggest that Portugal is no longer in the business of wanting to attract expats and digital nomads. But as I discussed with Diana Andrade, Head of Portugal Immigration at Lexidy Law, this is definitely not the case and there are still many questions yet to be answered. Today Diana and I dive into the changes coming with NHR and a potential new tax incentive coming to replace it. We also dive into the Portuguese Digital Nomad visa and the D7 visa, as well as all the other reasons to move to Portugal, beyond tax incentives. Connect and learn more about Diana's work at: Website - lexidy.com⁠⁠ LinkedIn profile - https://es.linkedin.com/company/lexidy-legal-tech-boutique Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lexidylawboutique/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at  https://bit.ly/3PqbbAC If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Matthew Grollnek left California nearly 20 years ago, joined the Peace Corps, and a few months later found himself in rural Zambia sitting around a fire trying to speak Bemba with the locals he now called his neighbors. Fast forward to today and he's built an incredible life for himself in Africa, currently working as the Future of Work lead at the Mastercard Foundation, traveling the world often with his wife and two children, and taking the occasional weekend trip to the Kenyan coastline and the incredible national parks that surround his home in Nairobi. In this episode we explore Kenya and Zambia specifically, but more generally we focus on subjects ranging from traveling with a family to immigrating to Africa, and the evolution of several nearby countries that are emerging as top travel destinations. Connect and learn more about Matthew's work at: ⁠- LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgrollnek/ - Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/MatthewGrollnek We also reference the following leading voices on travel in Africa: - Tayo Aina: https://www.youtube.com/@TayoAinaFilms - Tayo Rockson: https://www.youtube.com/@TayoRockson - Wey'hee Barkson: https://www.instagram.com/wehyeeba/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at  https://bit.ly/45Y7ols If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Spain's digital nomad visa is finally (actually) available! So today we sit down with Laura Lleixa, Head of European Immigration at Lexidy Law, who specializes in helping foreigners obtain one of the most anticipated digital nomad visas in the world. Laura shares everything you need to know if you want to come spend a year (or more!) in España, as well as her top tips for making your application standout, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls that plagued applicants early on. We also discuss our favorite locations throughout Spain, and share why we think it's one of the best places in the world to live and explore.  Connect and learn more about Laura's work at: Website - https://www.lexidy.com/⁠⁠ My LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurafustelleixa/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at https://bit.ly/3LsmYgP If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Grayson Harris has been traveling the world for the last few years, staying for a month at a time in various countries, and crossing off bucket list items ranging from celebrating Argentina's world cup victory in Buenos Aires to surfing in Sri Lanka, and even introducing his dad to nomad life in Portugal. He has a long list of entertaining stories to tell, but perhaps most interesting is the fact that he managed to convert his traditional job as an electrical engineer into a location independent role that matched his lifelong dream to live on the road. Today he is living that dream and helping others at his engineering firm do the same. In this episode Grayson shares tips on how to pitch transitioning your traditional career to remote, the changes traditional companies can make to take advantage of the shift towards workplace flexibility, and his tips for aspiring digital nomads. We also talk about his current location, Peru, and trade a bunch of travel stories from around the world! Connect and learn more about Grayson's work at: Website - None⁠⁠ My LinkedIn profile - www.linkedin.com/in/grayson-harris-786087148 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/graysgonenomad/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at https://bit.ly/45Y7ols If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Nadia Harris, aka The Remote Work Advocate, is best known for her work as a leader in the future of work movement. A lawyer turned remote work expert, she now consults for companies around the world, helping them build company cultures and operating systems that bypass cultural and geographical barriers. What many may not know though, is that she does this high profile work as a perpetual world traveler, leaning into her experiences growing up as a third-culture-kid, and a desire to live an adventurous and fulfilling life. We dive into Nadia's story in today's episode, which takes us on a journey spanning Poland, Germany, France, the US, and Saudi Arabia, amongst other places. Connect and learn more about Nadia's work at: Website - www.remoteworkadvocate.com⁠⁠ My LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-harris-27008579/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/remoteworkadvocate/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at  https://bit.ly/45Y7ols If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Serena Chiro started her travel adventures as a 17 year-old, leaving Italy for the first time to become an au pair in Ireland. From there she became a perpetual expat and nomad, living in places ranging from London to Shanghai, getting a masters degree in Scandinavia, and eventually circling back home to build Kino Italy. These days she's leading month-long off-the-beaten-path experiences for remote workers in authentic destinations throughout Italia, avoiding the overly touristy locations like Rome, Venice, and Florence, and providing the opportunity to connect with likeminded people, both fellow travelers and locals. In this episode we dive into all things Italy, share a bit about Serena's experiences living abroad, and discover some of the hidden gems in one of the world's most popular destinations. Connect and learn more about Serena's work at: Website - https://www.kinoitaly.com/⁠⁠ My LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-chironna-52233b117/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kino_italy/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at https://bit.ly/3LwCGaH If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad

Mitko Karshovski is the host of That Remote Life podcast and the editor behind the Remote Insider newsletter. He's also a returning guest here, this time stopping by to touch on his recent experience living in Mexico, and the reasons he ultimately decided to pull the plug on his life abroad (for now at least) after 7 years on the road. This leads us into a deeper discussion about some of the downsides of the traveling lifestyle, which are often overlooked in the glamorized version of expat/nomad life, and spans a variety of topics, from building community, misplacing identity, and missing the comforts of home, to portfolio careers, 75 Hard, and the dizziness of choice, Chase's future plans, and many others. Connect and learn more about Mitko's work at: Website - https://thatremotelife.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mitkoka/ This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, and learn more at  https://bit.ly/45Y7ols If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: ⁠RateThisPodcast.com/aboutabroad