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How can you support your kids in a country where you've never lived? How can you help them thrive abroad?That's what we talk about in today's Adventure Calls podcast episode.If you're a parent considering a move abroad or planning for a future as an expat parent, this episode is essential. Moving abroad is overwhelming: visas, housing, language, work, and the safety, security, and happiness of your kids.Everyone says kids adjust faster than adults, but the truth is, we don't know exactly how our kids will react. We just want them to have a better life. In this conversation, we explore the factors you as a parent can control in this unpredictable experience.Relocating abroad with your family can provide your children with better opportunities and a richer cultural and language education with lifelong benefits.It's crucial for parents to understand the process from their children's perspective—how each stage of relocation affects them. This helps you support, listen, and intervene when necessary.Today, we speak with Karlijn Jacobs, Netherlands-based entrepreneur and founder of Expat Valley. Karlijn is a trained children's therapist and relocation expert who moved to Shanghai in 2010. After two years, she had her first daughter. After five years in China, Karlijn returned to the Netherlands to give birth to their second daughter.Now, she works to make international relocation easier and more fun for families through Expat Valley.Find Karlijn Jacobs online:Company: Expat Valley Website: www.expatvalley.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobskarlijnFind Rainbow Relocation Strategies across the web:Services: Rainbow Relocation Strategies | Rainbowrelo.comFree Community: Queer Expats Worldwide Facebook CommunityInstagram: @rainbowreloBook: How To Move AbroadAbout the Adventure Calls podcastThe Adventure Calls podcast seeks to empower queer folks, our families and allies to move, live and thrive abroad with interviews with relocation experts, queer expats who have successfully relocated and other organizations that give a lens on the LGBTQ+ experience in the world.The host / producer, Jess Drucker, is the founder of Rainbow Relocation Strategies, a company that centers the experience of queer expats around the world.

Over the past few weeks, Google searches around How To Move Abroad have skyrocketed, up more than 1000% percent overall.And many of those searches, especially for the LGBTQ+ community, are geared toward Portugal. Between the D-8 Digital Nomad visa and the D-7 retirement / non-lucrative visa, Portugal has made it onto every future expats radar.But what is it actually like to live there? Just because you might be able to get a visa to move there, do you want to?That's where Sue and Diana come in. Sue Reddel and Diana Laskaris are a married couple who moved to Portugal in 2021 from the States. They moved with their two elderly cats and made a life for themselves. The duo are former corporate executives who jumped off the ladder and into entrepreneurship roughly a decade ago, and now they work remotely from Portugal and run Food Travelist, a food and travel publication.The pair are avid travelers, but Sue had never lived abroad before this move. So what has it been like to move to this beautiful, coastal Southern European country?That's what we get into in this episode.This conversation was recorded inside our Queer Expats Worldwide community on Facebook, and shared with you here. It is a bit longer than our usual episodes, but because of the popularity of Portugal as a possible relocation destination, we wanted to share it with you in its entirety.To access more interviews like this and a very active community of  LGBTQ+ folks and families, join our Queer Expats Worldwide community.Sue and Diana can be found at:Website: Food Travelist Instagram: @foodtravelistFacebook community: Queer Women and Friends in Portugal Links mentioned in this episode: Transport your larger animals abroad for your move with barkair.comSue and Diana have written two books: 101 Tips for Moving To Portugal What Should I Do Now? Rainbow Relocation Strategies:Find out how to work with us at: Rainbow Relocation StrategiesInstagram: @rainbowrelo Book: How To Move AbroadQueer Expats Worldwide Facebook CommunityYour host, Jessica Drucker, can be found online at jessicadrucker.comThe Adventure Calls podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that seeks to empower queer folks to move, live and thrive abroad with interviews with relocation experts, queer expats who have successfully relocated and other organizations that give a lens on the LGBTQ+ experience in the world.

Portugal has been at the top of almost every 'Best Places to Move Abroad' list for the last several years...but is it really? Anything that receives so much attention can't be real... can it? Well, it just might be! If you are interested in moving to Portugal, get out your pen and paper and get ready to take some serious notes, because this is everything you need to know to move to Portugal in 2025. In this episode of Adventure Calls, host Jess Drucker chats with expert relocation consultant Rossana Veglia, who shares invaluable insights on successfully moving to Portugal. From visa navigation to housing and community integration, you will get to the bottom of advice from an actual expert on how to actual move to Portugal. Rossana Veglia is the Chief Mobility Officer at Global International Relocation, offering extensive relocation services in Portugal from offices in Porto, Lisbon, and the Algarve. Originally from Venezuela, Rossana has lived in the US, Spain, and Portugal, bringing vast personal and professional expertise in immigration and relocation. Her company supports various visa categories and helps individuals transition smoothly to life in Portugal. With a deep understanding of the visa systems and housing market, Rossana is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to move abroad.Below are the key takeaways from this episode:Visa Processes: Applications take approximately 90 days, requiring thorough documentation, such as proof of financial means and accommodation.Housing and Moving: Post-approval, moving takes 5-8 months. Lisbon is pricier, while coastal and smaller town options like the Algarve and Silver Coast offer more affordable real estate.LGBTQ Inclusivity: Portugal is welcoming to LGBTQ expats, especially in Lisbon's Príncipe Real and Bairro Alto, with active communities and inclusivity programs.Relocation Support: Companies like Global International Relocation offer comprehensive support, from visas to finding accommodations, with significant presence in key Portuguese cities.Affordability: Despite rising city costs, Portugal remains affordable for expats, with smaller towns providing a balance of cost, quality of life, and investment opportunities.Find Rossana Veglia:Website: https://global.pt/en/homepage-en/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossanaveglia/?originalSubdomain=ptRainbow Relocation Strategies: Queer Expats Worldwide Facebook CommunityRainbow Relocation Strategies@rainbowrelo on InstagramBook: How To Move AbroadYour host, Jessica Drucker, can be found online at jessicadrucker.comThe Adventure Calls podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that seeks to empower queer folks to move, live and thrive abroad with interviews with relocation experts, queer expats who have successfully relocated and other organizations that give a lens on the LGBTQ+ experience in the world.

Should we stay or should we go now? That's the question that LGBTQ+ folks and their families have been asking over the last several months of this 2024 election cycle. If Trump wins, are we safe? And just how bad will Project 2025 be for the LGBTQ+ community if he does win? Make no mistake about it. There is a tangible, intentional ecosystem created to scapegoat and marginalize queer folks in a quest for power from the right, says Spencer Macnaughton, our guest. Spencer is a Gracie Award-winning and Emmy-nominated journalist. He has written and produced for 60 Minutes+, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Vice, Vox, Time, NBC News, The Guardian, and Rolling Stone. He is also an Adjunct Professor at New York University where he teaches a course about LGBTQ journalism. Macnaughton is now the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Uncloseted Media, an investigative LGBTQ news publication that will launch September 3rd.Contribute to the growth of Uncloseted Media here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PFPHZ5CHP35TG&ssrt=1715262419710 Below are the key takeaways from this episode:Project 2025: The episode highlights the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, a document with anti-LGBTQ policies that could affect the community under a Trump administration.Anti-LGBTQ Legislation: There is concern over new anti-LGBTQ laws in states like Texas and Florida, which may serve as models for federal policies.Activism and Relocation: Jess and Spencer stress the importance of voting and activism, along with discussing the choice between staying to fight for LGBTQ rights or relocating to more progressive countries.Uncloseted Media Launch: Spencer announces the September 3 launch of Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ news publication aimed at providing rigorous journalism on LGBTQ issues.Find Spencer Macnaughton + Uncloseted MediaInstagram @unclosetedmedia TikTok @unclosetedmediaX.comFacebookLinkedIn: Uncloseted Media UnclosetedMedia.comLinks from the episode:Project 2025: https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf Heritage Foundation https://www.heritage.org/ Outspoken (an LGBTQ right-wing publication) https://getoutspoken.com/ Rainbow Relocation Strategies90-Day Exit Strategy Cohort ( join the waitlist for our next cohort - more information coming mid September)Queer Expats Worldwide Facebook CommunityRainbow Relocation Strategies@rainbowrelo on InstagramBook: How To Move Abroad Your host, Jessica Drucker, can be found online at jessicadrucker.comThe Adventure Calls podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that seeks to empower queer folks to move, live and thrive abroad with interviews with relocation experts, queer expats and other organizations that give a lens on the LGBTQ+ experience in the world.

In this solo episode, Jess pulls back the curtain on Rainbow Relocation Strategies, sharing her personal journey and passion for empowering queer folks to thrive abroad. Discover the vision behind creating a global, supportive community and learn about a unique opportunity to join the first-ever expat cohort launching this August.Key takeaways from today's episode:Community Focus: Jess emphasizes the importance of building a supportive and empowering community for queer expats through Rainbow Relocation Strategies and the Queer Expats Worldwide Facebook group.Specialized Support: Jess outlines her decision to focus on working with queer clients and corporations to address the unique needs of LGBTQ individuals relocating abroad, highlighting the gaps in knowledge and support from traditional corporate relocation services.Challenges and Advocacy: The episode discusses the unique challenges queer individuals face when moving abroad, including discriminatory practices and lack of support, illustrated by a high-level employee's experience.90-Day Exit Strategy Program: Jess introduces the first-ever cohort of a 90-day program designed to help future queer expats plan their move abroad, providing hands-on coaching, community support, and actionable tasks. Book now to start August 7th, 2024 and finish just ONE day before the US election.Vision for the Future: Jess shares her broader vision for the future of Rainbow Relocation Strategies, aiming to create global pathways and networks for queer individuals, enabling them to thrive in an interconnected world shaped by global mobility and interdependence.Links mentioned in the podcast: [time sensitive] 90-Day Exit Strategy Cohort (by August 7th or waitlist!)Queer Expats Worldwide CommunityRainbow Relocation Strategies@rainbowrelo on InstagramBook: How To Move Abroad Your host, Jessica Drucker, can be found online at jessicadrucker.comThe Adventure Calls podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that seeks to empower queer folks to move, live and thrive abroad with interviews with relocation experts, queer expats and other organizations that give a lens on the LGBTQ+ experience in the world.

In this episode of Adventure Calls, host Jess Drucker sits down with Ivonne Paavan, founder of Host Relocation, to uncover the reality of safety and acceptance for LGBTQ+ expats and the local community in Mexico. Discover why more Americans are choosing to relocate south of the border and how Ivonne's expert insights can make your move seamless and stress-free. Jess and Ivonne discuss the realities of life in Mexico, from safety, the actual cost of living, the importance of learning Spanish how to get a visa to Mexico, what schools children can attend, what part of Mexico to move to, and more. We talk about life in cities like, Mexico City, Queretaro, Puerto Vallarta, CancunPlaya del Carmen, Monterrey and Guadalajara. Below are the key takeaways from this episode:Safety for the LGBTQ Community: Mexico offers significant safety and acceptance for LGBTQ individuals, sometimes even more so than in the US.Comprehensive Relocation Services: Host Relocation Mexico provides a range of services including residency, housing, and multicultural training to facilitate smooth transitions for expats.Learning Spanish: Adapting to life in Mexico is easier with Spanish proficiency, and Host Relocation offers pre-departure Spanish classes via Zoom.Cost of Living: Although gentrification has raised prices, the cost of living in Mexico generally remains lower than in the US, particularly for dining and entertainment.About Ivonne Paavan + Host RelocationIvonne Paavan is the founder of Host Relocation, a leading relocation company based in Querétaro, Mexico with teams in all major areas of the country. With a wealth of experience working with international companies, Ivonne understands the unique challenges faced by expats. Her company offers comprehensive services, including residency, housing, and multicultural training, to ensure a smooth transition to life in Mexico. Ivonne is committed to making sure all clients, particularly those in the LGBTQ community, feel safe and supported in their new home.Host Relocation Introduction Visa video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2gSwIsFabU&t=30sWebsite: https://hostrelocation.com.mx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostrelocationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hostrelocationmexicoRainbow Relocation StrategiesThe Adventure Calls podcast is brought to you by Jess Drucker and the Rainbow Relocation Strategies team, the first and only LGBTQ+ centered company focused on creating international relocation strategy for those look to take the leap and follow their call to adventure. Website: www.rainbowrelo.comWebsite: Jessicadrucker.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowreloBook: How To Move Abroad The Adventure Calls podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that seeks to empower queer folks to move, live and thrive abroad with interviews with relocation experts, queer expats who have successfully relocated and other organizations that give a lens on the LGBTQ+ experience in the world.

In part two of our interview with Hannah Dixon, we welcome back Hannah Dixon, a queer, British-American digital nomad currently based in Mexico. In this episode, we discuss her journey to becoming the founder of Digital Nomad Kit and her Virtual Excellence Academy - and why becoming a Virtual Assistant is a way for people to gain location independence and live anywhere. With a background in virtual assistance, she has successfully trained 30,000 people in 150 countries and transitioned to a focus on teaching and recruitment. Hannah has also recently founded Rainbow Remote, an initiative celebrating queer people in business and entrepreneurship, and she is dedicated to building inclusive communities and supporting individuals in living flexible, location-independent lives.Below are the key takeaways from this episode:Entrepreneurial Freedom: Dixon emphasized the freedom to change various aspects of life that entrepreneurship provides.Community Building Challenges: She discussed the difficulties of building an online community on LinkedIn and is considering a return to Facebook for better engagement.Virtual Assistant Training: Through Digital Nomad Kit, Hannah has trained over 30,000 virtual assistants globally, highlighting the benefits of remote work.Hannah DixonInstagram: @digitalnomadkitLinkedIn: Hannah DixonDigital Nomad Kit Website Rainbow Relocation StrategiesThe Adventure Calls podcast is brought to you by Rainbow Relocation Strategies, the first and only LGBTQ+ centered company focused on creating your international relocation strategy for when you're ready to move abroad.Rainbow Relocation Website Instagram: @rainbowreloJessica Drucker can be found online at:Jessicadrucker.comBook: How To Move Abroad Shop: JessicaDrucker.com/ShopThe Adventure Calls podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that seeks to empower queer folks to move, live and thrive abroad with interviews with relocation experts, queer expats who have successfully relocated and other organizations that give a lens on the LGBTQ+ experience in the world.

In this episode of  the Adventure Calls podcast, Hannah Dixon takes us through her journey of becoming a digital nomad and online entrepreneur, to her life in Thailand, Italy and currently as an official permanent resident in Mexico. Discover her insights on obtaining residency and the resilience needed to thrive abroad.Hannah Dixon is a Business Coach, Recruiter, and the creator of The Virtual Excellence Academy, a leading program and diverse global community that has honed the skills and confidence of over 30,000 virtual assistants. Committed to ethical hiring practices, she also provides VIP recruitment services. Hannah views freelancing and self-leadership as potent tools for social change, empowering anyone, anywhere, to unlock potential and create life-changing opportunities. She collaborates with NGOs and governments to ensure her training reaches those who need it most. As a 16-year digital nomad, she speaks internationally, demonstrating progressive business and lifestyle approaches, and powerfully compelling audiences to action.Below are the key takeaways from this episode:Relocation to Mexico: Hannah and her wife moved to Mexico, where they successfully obtained residency and found a supportive community, emphasizing the crucial role of feeling safe and welcome as a queer couple.Why Hannah became an entrepreneur: As a seasoned digital nomad, Hannah went from jobbing to becoming a business founder of Digital Nomad Kit and the Virtual Excellence Academy, training aspiring virtual assistants and freelancers, and shared her extensive travel experiences across over 60 countries.Find Hannah Dixon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalnomadkit/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dixonhannah/Digital Nomad Kit: https://digitalnomadkit.com/Rainbow Relocation StrategiesThe Adventure Calls podcast is brought to you by Rainbow Relocation Strategies, the first and only LGBTQ+ centered company focused on creating your international relocation strategy for when you're ready to move abroad.Website: www.rainbowrelo.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowreloYour host, Jessica Drucker, can be found online at:Jessicadrucker.comBook: How To Move Abroad Guide: Adventure Calls Global Relocation GuideThe Adventure Calls podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that seeks to empower queer folks to move, live and thrive abroad with interviews with relocation experts, queer expats who have successfully relocated and other organizations that give a lens on the LGBTQ+ experience in the world.

Happy Pride, y'all! It's important to remember that Pride  is a protest, first and foremost. In this powerful episode, Latoya Nugent shares her emotional journey from renown LGBTQ+ advocacy in Jamaica to finding safety in Canada through Rainbow Railroad. (Latoya's interview starts at 9:59). Latoya Nugent is the Head of Engagement at Rainbow Railroad. Originally from Jamaica and currently residing in Toronto, Canada, Latoya was relocated from her home country due to the threatening environment created by her queer, feminist activism. In Jamaica, the legislative framework and societal attitudes lead to widespread violence, persecution, and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. Now, in Toronto, Latoya continues her work advocating for and supporting LGBTQ+ rights on a global scale with Rainbow Railroad. (Donate to the Solidarity In Pride fundraising effort here)Below are the key takeaways from this episode:Rainbow Railroad's Impact: The episode highlights Rainbow Railroad's vital role in helping LGBTQ+ individuals from countries that criminalize being LGBTQ+, and their ongoing efforts to support those in need of international relocation and domestic resettlement.Navigating Legislation and Relocation: Latoya Nugent discusses the varying degrees of acceptance and legal support for LGBTQA+ people across the US and how anti-trans laws are prompting relocations within the country and to places like Canada.Latoya's Advocacy in Jamaica: Latoya shares her work in Jamaica, organizing pride events and advocating for LGBTQ+ visibility, despite facing significant legal and social challenges.Community and Financial Support: Emphasis is placed on the necessity for both financial contributions and volunteer efforts to support the resettlement and integration of LGBTQ+ refugees, including Rainbow Railroad's current fundraising goals. Find Rainbow Railroad + Latoya onlineRainbow Railroad: www.rainbowrailroad.org Solidarity In Pride Fundraising Campaign ($2million goal this June)Volunteer with Rainbow Railroad Latoya's story https://youtu.be/R7XnmT7X2UARainbow Relocation StrategiesThe Adventure Calls podcast is brought to you by Rainbow Relocation Strategies, the first and only LGBTQ+ centered company empowering queer folks and their families to move, live and thrive abroad. Rainbow Relocation Strategies www.rainbowrelo.comInstagram: @rainbowrelo Community: Queer Expats Facebook GroupBook: How To Move Abroad Host: Jessicadrucker.comThe Adventure Calls podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that seeks to empower queer folks to move, live and thrive abroad with interviews with relocation experts, queer expats who have successfully relocated and other organizations that give a lens on the LGBTQ+ experience in the world. 

Ever been in a new town or city and wondered where all the queers are? Charlie Sprinkman is here to help us with that!On this episode of the Adventure Calls podcast, we talk to the founder of the world's first interactive map that catalogs LGBTQ+ owned businesses around the world - 12,500 are listed so far, and counting!  Learn how Charlie Sprinkman's job visiting 47 out of 50 states in 2019 kicked off this sneaking suspicion that there are queer folks and queer-owned businesses to be found everywhere, and how his move to Oregon allowed him to create the popular Everywhere Is Queer website and app, whose exponential growth has brought on over 12,500 listings around the world on the site. Charlie has filled such a need that we didn't know we could have. App downloads hit over 75,000 in the first nine weeks with $0 spent in marketing.Below are the key takeaways from this episode:Community Growth and Sustainability: Charlie Sprinkman discusses the impressive growth of the Everywhere Queer app, which had 75,000 downloads in just 9 weeks, and his goal to build a sustainable job while preventing burnout by 2024.Income Generation and Future Plans: The app generates revenue through premium listings and Instagram partnerships. Charlie is exploring funding, donations, and merchandise sales to support the venture.Supporting Queer-Owned Businesses: The Everywhere is Queer platform now has over 12,000 listings globally, with specific categories for nonprofits and local community groups, supporting the visibility and viability of queer-owned businesses worldwide.Personal and Professional Journey: Charlie Sprinkman shares his personal experience of coming out in a conservative small town environment and his professional background, which includes extensive travel and a passion for connecting with queer communities.Empowering the Queer Community Abroad: Jess and Charlie discuss how the platform helps queer individuals and their families find community and safe spaces when relocating, reinforcing the essential role of community support in thriving abroad.For all of you looking to find queer community in your move abroad, this resource is becoming a priceless tool for you.Find Charlie Sprinkman:Website: everywhereisqueer.com Shop: everywhereisqueer.com/shopTikTok: @everywhereisqueer  Instagram: @everywhereisqueerBrought to you by Rainbow Relocation StrategiesThe Adventure Calls podcast is brought to you by Rainbow Relocation Strategies, the first and only LGBTQ+ centered company focused on creating your international relocation strategy for when you're ready to move abroad. Website: www.rainbowrelo.comInstagram: @rainbowreloThe Adventure Calls podcast host, Jessica Drucker, can be found online at:Website: Jessicadrucker.comBook: How To Move Abroad Guide: Global Relocation Guide

Ever wondered what would happen if you just quit your job, packed your stuff and moved to the beach in Costa Rica? Jay and Aaron Quinn have done just that. In the first months of 2024, the couple quit their jobs and moved from the US state of Georgia to Samara, Costa Rica without ever having set foot in the country. They had never even used their passports together as a couple, and they have been together for 12 years. So, just who are these daredevils, you ask? In reality, Aaron (they/them) and Jay (she/her) knew that the move to Costa Rica was all a part of their higher mission to continue their healing journey that intensified during the pandemic. They have experienced the joy in making their decision work - becoming content creators, authors, and founders of the More Love More Kindness Summit this June at the Fenix hotel. Find out about their LGBTQ+ healing summit here: https://fenixretreatcenter.com/Mentioned in the podcast:Book: Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain Book: The Mountain Is You    Find Momma Jay:Website: Askmommajay.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@askmommajay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askmommajay/reels/  Rainbow Relocation Strategies***The Adventure Calls podcast is brought to you by Rainbow Relocation Strategies, the first and only LGBTQ+ centered company focused on creating your international relocation strategy for when you're ready to move abroad. ***Website: www.rainbowrelo.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowreloYour host, Jessica Drucker, can be found online at: Jessicadrucker.comBook: How To Move Abroad  Guide: Adventure Calls Global Relocation Guide 

Join us as host Jess Drucker and Relocate Now Costa Rica Founder, Sarah Elena, discuss relocating to Costa Rica, from navigating visas, the housing market, education and local culture. Hailing originally from Virginia, Sarah Elena has called Costa Rica her home for nearly a decade. Having navigated the paths of relocation herself, she founded Relocate Now Costa Rica to guide others looking for a seamless transition to this tropical LGBTQ-friendly paradise. Below are the key takeaways from this episode:Sarah Elena, founder of Relocate Now Costa Rica, shares her expertise in assisting individuals and families with a seamless relocation experience to Costa Rica, placing emphasis on housing, education, and adapting to the local lifestyle.Sarah Elena discusses the many visa options, including the advantages and disadvantages of a perpetual tourist visa versus a digital nomad visa, among many other options. As an LGBTQ-friendly nation, Costa Rica offers a welcoming environment for queer expats, and Sarah's services are tailored to aid in navigating the relocation process, with insights into the friendliness of the community.For families relocating with school-age children, Sarah Elena discusses the diversity of educational opportunities in Costa Rica, such as Waldorf, Montessori, and accredited international schools.Sarah illustrates the nuances of Costa Rica's visa and residency options, advising on the importance of periodically reevaluating one's residency status, especially when owning property or during travel restrictions.Comprehensive resources for potential expats to Costa Rica are discussed, including Sarah's website, YouTube channel, and a Facebook group offering support and information to those considering the move.Find Sarah and Relocate Now online:Website: https://www.lasarahelena.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-blanksMove To Costa Rica Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/movetocostaricaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalHokE9PKivEfGDwBuj3awFinding Family Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhFB6mz8oh8Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la_sarah_elenaFind Jessica Drucker online:Website: https://rainbowrelo.com  Coaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/bookGlobal Relocation Guide: www.jessicadrucker.com/guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowrelo

Join us on Adventure Calls as we traverse the evolving landscape of LGBTQ travel media with industry pioneer Matt Skallerud. Uncover the pivotal intersection of marketing and true queer-friendly destinations, discovering if the places that woo you as a traveler are ready to embrace you as a local. Dive into a compelling conversation that redefines the meaning of inclusive tourism and genuine welcome.In this episode of Adventure Calls, we're delighted to feature Matt Skallerud, a luminary in LGBTQ online media and the president of Pink Media. His 30-year journey began with the pioneering gaywired.com and shewired.com and led to working with an extensive network of LGBTQ-focused online destinations. A former board chairman of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), Matt has lent his expertise to multiple boards including Travel Gay Canada. Today, he heads Pink Media and the impactful #ILoveGay Network, which aids queer-owned companies in reaching LGBTQ demographics through refined content marketing and social media strategies. An advocate for LGBTQ businesses globally, Matt shares his insights on what it takes to craft queer-friendly travel destinations that resonate with both locals and visitors alike. Join us as we explore the intersection of marketing and genuine LGBTQ-friendly spaces with industry authority, Matt Skallerud.Below are the key takeaways from this episode:Matt Skallerud of Pink Media shares his journey from starting one of the first LGBTQ websites, gaywired.com, to now helping companies target the LGBTQ demographic through social media and content marketing.Destinations around the world seek Matt's expertise to market themselves as LGBTQ-friendly and appeal to queer travelers, highlighting the importance of authenticity in their marketing strategies.The discussion explores the difference between destinations that are LGBTQ-friendly for tourists versus being truly welcoming and inclusive for locals and expats who are part of the LGBTQ community.Matt reflects on the evolution of LGBTQ travel and how the concept of "gayborhoods" is changing as the community becomes more integrated into mainstream society.The episode touches upon the distinct travel and living experiences of the LGBTQ population and emphasizes the ongoing need for safe, inclusive, and welcoming destinations globally.Find Jessica Drucker online:Website: www.rainbowrelo.com How To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowreloFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/queerexpats Find Matt online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattskal/PinkMedia: https://www.pinkmedia.lgbt/Website: https://dot.cards/mattskal

In this episode of Adventure Calls, you'll hear American expat Elissa Johnsen in her own words, as she narrates through her incredible journey of relocating with her family to New Zealand during COVID, offering an inspiring firsthand account of embracing change and creating a new life abroad.Elissa  is a Maryland native turned New Zealander who embarked on a life-altering journey two years ago with her close-knit family. She and her husband, together with their three young children, who at the time were roughly six, a toddler and a one-month old —left the familiarity of their United States home for a bit of an adventure  in the lush landscapes of New Zealand.Initially only for a year or two, the family set their roots roots a bit south of Auckland in the picturesque city of Tauranga, and Elissa and her family embraced the diverse culture and stunning environment of their adopted country. After spending two years assimilating and growing as a unit amidst Tauranga's coastal charm, Elissa and her  family decided they had no intention of returning to the United States, and made the vibrant capital city of Wellington their home. Elissa's journey represents a unique blend of adventure and family, showcasing her courage and commitment to providing a rich life full of experiences for her children. Now settled in Wellington, she continues to navigate the rewards and challenges of life abroad with grace and determination.Below are the key takeaways from this episode:Elissa Johnsen, an American expat living in New Zealand, shared her journey of relocating with her family and working as a nurse in New Zealand during the COVID-19 pandemic.The decision to move to New Zealand was driven by the desire for a better, less stressful environment for their family, particularly for their children, and the opportunities for their careers.Elissa highlighted the significant differences in the healthcare system and societal environment between the United States and New Zealand, emphasizing the reduced stress and anxiety she experienced living in New Zealand.The importance of downsizing and preparation for moving abroad was underscored as Elissa shared her experience of moving with children and the support she found in the expat community.Elissa's TikTok account, KiwiFroyo, not only documents her family's life in New Zealand but also serves as a platform to share insights and advice with those interested in a similar move.Find Jessica Drucker online:Website: www.jessicadrucker.comCoaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowreloFind Elissa online:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kiwifroyo

Bridget Romanes is the visionary principal of Mobile Relocation, a consultancy that aids people in the complex process of moving and settling into New Zealand life. Born and raised in New Zealand herself, Bridget's early life was anything but ordinary. Her father, a mountaineer who ascended the Himalayas with the legendary Sir Edmund Hillary, infused Bridget's childhood with a spirit of exploration and a global perspective. Her home often buzzed with intriguing guests from various walks of life, enriching her understanding of the world.Tune in to hear how the allure of New Zealand's community and breathtaking landscapes could be your family's next chapter on this episode of Adventure Calls.From a young age, Bridget's vacations were a tapestry of experiences that spanned trekking in Fiji's rugged highlands to sailing across the azure waters of the Maldives. These adventures weren't common in the seventies and eighties, setting Bridget and her family apart as uniquely proactive global citizens.It comes as no surprise that Bridget, influenced by her unconventional upbringing, would eventually carve out a niche in helping others navigate the life of an expatriate. Today, she intertwines her rich heritage of travel and cultural immersion with her professional acumen, serving as a guiding force for those embarking on their own journeys to new horizons. Bridget Romanes is not just a name but a synonym for cultural fluency and the passion to make the world one's home.Perceived Social Liberalism and Safety in New Zealand: "once they get here, they do feel safe in a way that they haven't felt before." - Bridget RomanesFind Jessica Drucker online: Website: www.jessicadrucker.com Coaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coaching How To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/bookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowrelo Find Bridget online:Connect with Bridget on LinkedInVisit Mobile's website to learn about working with us to set up a new life in New ZealandAccess 100+ articles about relocating to New Zealand

Join Jess Drucker in the return of Adventure Calls as she shares her personal journey of expanding her family and launching a new company, and reveals the exciting new direction of the podcast focused on the adventures, challenges, and triumphs of LGBTQ folks and their families relocating internationally.Below are the key takeaways from this episode:The podcast will now have a specific focus on the interests and needs of LGBTQ folks and their families looking to relocate internationally.The host's new company, Rainbow Relocation Strategies, aims to help LGBTQ individuals and their families move, live, and thrive abroad.The podcast will feature interviews with relocation consultants, immigration specialists, thought leaders in LGBTQ spaces, and successful queer expats living abroad.The host emphasizes the importance of looking at moving abroad with a sense of adventure, despite the challenges and the need for backup plans.The episode concludes with a message of empowerment to the LGBTQ community and encourages them to follow their call to adventure and consider relocating abroad.Living Abroad Challenges: "It's actually quite challenging to live abroad, but it's those challenges that shape us and give us life skills and tools that we wouldn't have otherwise.” - Jess DruckerFind Jessica Drucker online: Rainbow Relocation: www.rainbowrelo.com Relocation Guide: www.jessicadrucker.com/guide Coaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coaching How To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/book

On Adventure Calls, we talk to international American expats living around the world and on today's episode you'll meet Chase Warrington, an American expat currently based in Spain. Chase Warrington is the Head of Remote at Doist, a remote-first company with 100 employees based in 30+ countries spanning all time zones. He's lived in a handful of countries and has been working remotely from around the world for 13 years. He is an instructor, writer, and speaker and host of the About Abroad podcast, dedicated to exploring all elements of life beyond your borders. On this episode, Chase and I talk about the importance of following your call to adventure, living abroad, and how your community will appear when you take the leap. We also talk about the shift to remote work, and the growth of remote-first companies. Find Chase Warrington online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-warrington/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcwarringtonPodcast: www.AboutAbroad.com Find Jessica Drucker online Website: www.jessicadrucker.comCoaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/book2022 Global Relocation Guide:  www.jessicadrucker.com/guideInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessicadrucker*Get Your Free Move Abroad Checklist at www.jessicadrucker.com/checklist*

Diem is a social knowledge sharing app for women and non-binary folks founded by Emma Bates, an international branding and marketing rockstar originally from the UK who grew a blog to over 100,000 followers at age 19, and continued on to become Head of Global Marketing at Away.On this International Impact episode of Adventure Calls,  Emma talks about living and thriving in New York City as an expat entrepreneur, and how the impact of living abroad guided her to create this safe space that focuses on tackling the inequality that exists for women and non-binary folks IRL and on social media. The International Impact series includes interviews with expat builders, creators and entrepreneurs whose products and services not only impact the world, but the key ingredient is the time spent abroad by the company's founder.Find DiemWebsite: https://www.askdiem.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askdiem/Twitter: https://twitter.com/askdiemFind Emma BatesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-bates-288a89a0 Find Jessica DruckerWebsite: www.jessicadrucker.comCoaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/book2022 Global Relocation Guide:  www.jessicadrucker.com/guideInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessicavdruckerLinkinbio: https://linktr.ee/jessicavdrucker*Get Your Free Move Abroad Checklist at www.jessicadrucker.com/checklist*

Everyone seems to be talking about remote work and moving abroad. Is it really so easy? In some countries it is! In others, like Denmark, it's not so simple. In Denmark, life is good. Really good. Danes report an exceptionally high level of satisfaction with work-life balance, food, culture and quality of life in general. Foreigners who live here also report higher satisfaction in Denmark over their home countries, but they also have a hard time truly feeling accepted and settled in. In this episode, we hear from Career Consultant Kate Dahl, an American who has lived in Denmark for five years.  After spending nearly seven years in neighboring Germany, Kate took the leap for love and moved to Denmark with her now husband. After realizing the challenges that expats were having in their international job search, she set up her career consultancy to help international job seekers find and secure  jobs in Denmark.Find Kate DahlCompany website: Career Denmark www.careerdenmark.dk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careerconsultant4internationals Find Jessica DruckerThe Adventure Calls podcast explores the Art + Science around taking big risks and creating a life filled with Adventure.  Host Jess Drucker is a queer expat coach and consultant who helps LGBTQ+ folks move, live and thrive abroad. Website: www.jessicadrucker.comCoaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/book2022 Global Relocation Guide:  www.jessicadrucker.com/guideInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessicadruckerLinkinbio: https://linktr.ee/jessicavdrucker*Get Your Free Move Abroad Checklist at www.jessicadrucker.com/checklist*Episode Sponsors:Stay safe abroad and get 10% off at HelpYouFind.Me at https://helpyoufind.me/adventurecalls

This week on Adventure Calls, I talk to Katheryn Gronauer, Founder of Thrive Tokyo, a company based in Tokyo that helps expats transition successfully to life in Japan. With a Japanese mother and an American father, Katheryn was raised between Florida and Tokyo, and has spent her life dissecting  how different value systems have shaped her identity and world view.  We talk about everything from Katheryn's own journey, to challenges foreigners find in Japan (misreading the label and using hemorrhoid cream instead of toothpaste, anyone?!) and about the comfort that Katheryn has always found in the Japanese Sento, or bathhouse - the subject of her recent TEDx talk. Find Katheryn Gronauer On the TEDx stage:https://youtu.be/iJHD7EKetAA?t=1721 Online: https://www.thrivetokyo.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katheryngronauer Find Jessica DruckerAdventure Calls host Jess Drucker is a queer expat coach and consultant who helps lgbtq+ folks move, live and thrive abroad. She believes you can't be what you can see and is dedicated to sharing the art and science behind taking big risks and creating a life full of adventure. Website: www.jessicadrucker.comCoaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/book2022 Global Relocation Guide:  www.jessicadrucker.com/guideInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessicadruckerLinkinbio: https://linktr.ee/jessicavdrucker*Get Your Free Move Abroad Checklist at www.jessicadrucker.com/checklist*Episode Sponsors:Get Your Wanderfest Tickets at www.wanderfestevent.com/adventurecallsStay safe abroad and get 10% off at HelpYouFind.Me at https://helpyoufind.me/adventurecalls

 Lauren Pelkey is a children's book author, blogger and entrepreneur based in Bogota, the capital of Colombia and one of the highest capital cities in the world at 8,661 feet above sea level.Lauren is no stranger to living life at the extremes. In today's interview, Lauren talks about applying for an Australian visa, getting approved only hours later and then quitting her job in fashion moving to Melbourne, Australia without knowing a soul. She talks about the time she stayed with a Hmong family in a one room house in the far north of Vietnam as a solo traveler. What's more, she has had luck and adventure in her career as well, who has had to figure out how to create products, like her Wally the Wandering Wallaby children's books and stuffed animal, all on her own. She gained the street smarts and confidence to follow her instincts thanks to her time on the road. Lauren is originally from Massachusetts but has lived in Rome, Melbourne and now calls Bogotá, Colombia home.In this episode, we talk about:Lauren's solo travel experience in Sa Pa, Vietnamhttp://www.wanderluluu.com/sa-pa-vietnamLauren's inclusion of a Peters Projection Map in her new children's book https://www.oxfordcartographers.com/our-maps/peters-projection-mapWe talked about Gabby Beckford, who has been on the Adventure Calls show https://open.spotify.com/show/262MsKEG23EoC1rfv2jEnI Find Wally the Wandering WallabyOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallywanderingwallaby On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WallyWanderingWallaby  On the website: https://www.wallywanderingwallaby.comFind Lauren Pelkey + Wanderluluu On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderluluu/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanderluluuOn the website: http://www.wanderluluu.comOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-mae-pelkey-10196014 Find Jessica DruckerWebsite: www.jessicadrucker.comCoaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/book2022 Global Relocation Guide:  www.jessicadrucker.com/guideInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessicadruckerLinkinbio: https://linktr.ee/jessicavdrucker* Get Your Free Move Abroad Checklist at www.jessicadrucker.com/checklist *Episode Sponsor: Wanderful Women's Travel Community Get Your Wanderfest Tickets at www.wanderfestevent.com/adventurecalls

Christine Job is a business strategist and the award-winning podcaster behind the Flourish in the Foreign podcast. She went from following all the 'right' steps toward the American Dream in the United States to taking a sabbatical to walk Spain's 500-mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, connecting with Spanish life, and relocating to Barcelona. Her podcast was recently shortlisted for the 2021 International Women's Podcasting Awards and won the Black Podcasting Awards 2021 Best International Podcast award.  As a business strategist, Christine helps Black women and WOC to leverage their expertise and talents into viable and sustainable businesses in order to feel professionally fulfilled and financially abundant while pursuing thriving lives abroad. Find Christine Job Podcast: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishforeignOn Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/flourishforeign On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishforeign  On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinejobFind Jessica DruckerWebsite: www.jessicadrucker.comCoaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/book2022 Global Relocation Guide:  www.jessicadrucker.com/guideInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessicadruckerLinkinbio: https://linktr.ee/jessicavdrucker *Get Your Free Move Abroad Checklist at www.jessicadrucker.com/checklist*Episode Sponsors:Get Your Wanderfest Tickets at www.wanderfestevent.com/adventurecallsStay safe abroad and get 10% off at HelpYouFind.Me at https://helpyoufind.me/adventurecalls

This is the first show in a new series called International Impact, interviews with expat builders, creators and entrepreneurs whose products and services not only impact the world, but the key ingredient is the time spent abroad by the company's founder.Meet Clément Monnet - Founder & CEO of Cinessance, the Netflix of French Film. A serial entrepreneur living abroad for 10 years, Clement was continuously frustrated that he couldn't access quality French films outside of France. Only 3% of Netflix's catalog is French films, even though France is the world's second largest exporter of film, next to the United States. Clément set about to solve the problem by launching Cinessance, a streaming platform for French film and an intercultural platform to bring french-language films and culture to francophiles, francophones and movie fans around the world. Clément is a French expat who has lived on four continents in Europe, Asia, South America and is now based in Silicon Valley. He is a serial entrepreneur who got his start in the field of aviation, and has experience creating new businesses from scratch, including Voom, the “Uber for Helicopters”, which was incubated by Airbus, and Skydex (now Altaport), an “Airbnb for helipads”. Now he is matching his entrepreneurial roots with his expat experience to create Cinessance and make French film accessible for people around thew world.  . Find Cinessance Website: https://videos.cinessance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinessanceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cinessance-102259118592149/Find Clément MonnetLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clement-monnet/Find Jessica DruckerWebsite: www.jessicadrucker.comCoaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/book2022 Global Relocation Guide:  www.jessicadrucker.com/guideInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessicadruckerLinkinbio: https://linktr.ee/jessicavdrucker *Get Your Free Move Abroad Checklist at www.jessicadrucker.com/checklist*

 One year ago, Travis came home to his Los Angeles apartment after a run and said to his partner, David, "Let's get out of here." David is a singer and Travis is a writer / standup comic, and the two entertainers had lost most gigs due to the pandemic. Despite having only ever traveled abroad once, David was more ready than ever to get out the US, and so the pair moved to Mexico. But then Travis convinced David to something even bolder than moving abroad... they officially became YouTubers! And thank goodness that they did. David and Travis are known online as Cafe Con Leche Travels, and they are a queer, interracial, vegan couple who feel safe, seen and definitely 'satisfecho' (full of yummy vegan food) in Mexico. This interview reveals just how possible it is to live a happy life abroad, as long as you take the leap, and what an amazing country Mexico is to live in and discover! Find Cafe Con Leche Travels   Website: https://cafeconlechetravels.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cafeconlechetravelsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cafeconlechetravels? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafeconlechetravelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cafeconlechetravelsFind David Simmons Jr Website: https://www.davidsimmonsjr.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidSimmonsJr Find Travis Grossi Website: https://www.travisgrossi.com  Unsubscribe Newsletter: https://unsubscribe.substack.com   Find Jessica DruckerWebsite: www.jessicadrucker.comCoaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/book2022 Global Relocation Guide:  www.jessicadrucker.com/guideInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessicadruckerLinkinbio: https://linktr.ee/jessicavdrucker *Get Your Free Move Abroad Checklist at www.jessicadrucker.com/checklist*Episode Sponsors:Get Your Wanderfest Tickets at www.wanderfestevent.com/adventurecallsStay safe abroad and get 10% off at HelpYouFind.Me at https://helpyoufind.me/adventurecalls

Charly Stoever is a non-binary Latinx money coach and former licensed stockbroker who helps LGBTQ & BIPOC folks points hack, invest, & build wealth so that they can start taking control of their money and find their freedom. In this episode, we discuss the freedom that financial literacy creates for all people, but especially queer people and people of color who, once they know their way around the financial system, can live their best lives from anyone in the world. I spoke with Charly while they were in the US, but they are primarily based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico... for now.  Find Charly  Website: www.travelercharly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelercharly Find Jessica DruckerWebsite: www.jessicadrucker.comCoaching: www.jessicadrucker.com/coaching How To Move Abroad Book: www.jessicadrucker.com/book2022 Global Relocation Guide:  www.jessicadrucker.com/guideInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessicadruckerLinkinbio: https://linktr.ee/jessicavdrucker  *Get Your Free Move Abroad Checklist at www.jessicadrucker.com/checklist*Episode Sponsors:Get Your Wanderfest Tickets at www.wanderfestevent.com/adventurecallsStay safe abroad and get 10% off at HelpYouFind.Me at https://helpyoufind.me/adventurecalls

In conversation with Libryia Jones, a leading remote work expert and co-founder of Wandering Moms talking about creating freedom in your life while working from anywhere.When her daughter was born, Libryia was in grad school, sharing a twin bed with her newborn, living on food stamps and WIC checks. When her daughter was around a year old, she saved up for her first international trip to Jamaica. Since then, she's visited 38 more countries, 14 of those with her daughter.Today, Libryia is a remote work advocate, coach and consultant based (for now) in Omaha working as an IT Project Manager.In 2016, she launched My Wander Year and took a group of 30 adults around the world for a year - and her daughter came along for the year! She then co-founded Wandering Moms, a 22,000 person community for moms who literally want to show their children the world.  Libryia recommends finding remote work on these websites:https://weworkremotely.comhttps://www.Remote.co https://www.Flexjobs.com    Find LibryiaWebsite: https://www.libryiajones.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/Libryiajones  YouTube (for live Q&A): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmgyj8f_jerwsg92f7itcGAGet the Remote Ready Bundle: https://www.libryiajones.com/the-remote-ready-bundle Wandering MomsFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wanderingmoms Online: https://wanderingmoms.com/about/ Find Jessica Drucker Website: www.jessicadrucker.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jessicadrucker***Get Your FREE Move Abroad Checklist at www.jessicadrucker.com/checklist ***Episode Sponsors:Get Your Wanderfest Tickets at www.wanderfestevent.com/adventurecalls Stay safe abroad and get 10% off at HelpYouFind.Me at https://helpyoufind.me/go/1080/   

Welcome to Day 10, the final day, of the  Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 24, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here:  https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUNNmwcouwnGet the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guideFull conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conferenceAbout Damien O'Farrell Today's interview is with Damien O'Farrell, an Irishman with over 30 years experience living in and helping clients relocate to Italy. Through his global mobility programs, he assists C-Suite executives, VIP talent,and individuals relocating to Italy, and provides He also provides cutting-edge spousal support, expatcoaching, and entrepreneur mentoring with a focus on building and growing a successfulbusiness in Italy. Find Damien O'Farrell onlineOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/damien.ofarrellWebsite: https://damienofarrell.com Find Jess DruckerOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicavdruckerOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicavdruckerOn Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicavdruckerExpat Life Coaching: https://jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: https://jessicadrucker.com/bookGlobal Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guideAbout Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is the podcast that helps you live your biggest dreams by listening to your inner voice, finding your dream team, and following  your call to adventure. Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL.

 Welcome to Day 9 of the  Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 23, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here:  https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUKpIq-Ienw/Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guideFull conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conferenceAbout Relocate Antigua Today's interview is with Jovanna December, a specialist at Relocate Antigua who was born and raised on the island. Like the rest of her team, she is passionate about making people's dreams of living and working on a tropical island into areality. Relocate Antigua is a one stopshop for clients founded in 2017, that tailors services to each client by identifyingand addressing individual circumstances and needs. Services they offer areCitizenship by Investment, Real Estate, Residency for Digital Nomads, VIP, VVIP, andConcierge Services, as well as many other services dealing with different matters in andaround Antigua. Find Relocate Antigua onlineOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/relocateantigua_Website: https://relocateantigua.com Find Jess DruckerOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicavdruckerOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicavdruckerOn Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicavdruckerExpat Life Coaching: https://jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: https://jessicadrucker.com/bookGlobal Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guideAbout Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is the podcast that helps you live your biggest dreams by listening to your inner voice, finding your dream team, and following  your call to adventure. Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL.

Welcome to Day 8 of the  Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 22, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here:  https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUIIH0uo0dTGet the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guideFull conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conferenceAbout Saurabh Bandagale, Founder of Cloud Expat Tax Saurabh is an enrolled IRS agent who is licensed to practice US taxes, and has gained over ten years' experience in global mobility tax at three of the 'Big 4' accounting companies (Ernst & Young, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte). He then created Cloud Expat Tax Asia, LLP, a virtual tax firm based out of Mumbai, India that focusesspecifically on the US tax requirements of American expats abroad, green card holders, andinternational students. Unlike global tax firms, Cloud Expat Tax does not believe in achievingscale through outsourcing, which means that you are working with in-house licensedaccountants at affordable rates while staying compliant, not wasting money, and making thebest of your time abroad. Find Cloud Expat Tax OnlineOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/cloudexpattaxWebsite: https://cloudexpattax.comFind Jess DruckerOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicavdruckerOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicavdruckerOn Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicavdruckerExpat Life Coaching: https://jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: https://jessicadrucker.com/bookGlobal Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide About Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is the podcast that helps you live your biggest dreams by listening to your inner voice, finding your dream team, and following  your call to adventure. Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL.

How To Move To Portugal Welcome to Day 7 of the  Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 21, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here:  https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUFedEjoOpq Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guideFull conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference About Carmo Hatton + Eres Relocation  Carmo Hatton started her career as an immigration lawyer and has been working in global relocation in the Portuguese market since 1992. Her company, Nau Relocation, merged with Eres Relocation in 2013.  Eres is a full-service DSP founded in 2007 by Elaine Hery and José Antoniode Ros, who have both been in the mobility industry since the early 90s. Today, Eres is arenowned and privately-owned DSP with nine offices across Spain, Portugal, France, Italy,the Netherlands, and Germany.  Find Eres Relocation OnlineOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/eresrelocation Website: https://www.eresrelocation.com Find Jess DruckerOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicavdruckerOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicavdruckerOn Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicavdruckerExpat Life Coaching: https://jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: https://jessicadrucker.com/bookGlobal Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide  About Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is the podcast that helps you live your biggest dreams by listening to your inner voice, finding your dream team, and following  your call to adventure. Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL.

Welcome to Day 6 of the  Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 20, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here:  https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUC-0PCoQG8/Full conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference.Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide About Adler & Marlow Adler & Marlow is a travel company based in Barcelona with connections throughoutSpain, Portugal, and Morocco. Specializing in authentic, unique, and exclusive travelexperiences, the team hosts private tours; creates tailored-made travel itineraries and luxuryretreats for couples, families, small groups, and companies; and has begun working to assistpeople who wish to live and work temporarily in Spain as nomads or expats. Adler & Marlowis now launching Relo, relocation services to Spain, primarily for digital nomads and short-term stays for families. Today's interview was with Jess Gaspari, who runs the Relo program at Adler & Marlow. Jess is from Philly and has been loving and living in Spain since she moved there for the first time in 2007. Through Relo, she's able to help other remote workers fully immerse themselves in the country and culture that she now calls home. Relo combines the local expertise of Adler & Marlow with trusted legal partners to make your transition to the Spanish way of life easy, exciting, and like no other. Find Adler & Marlow OnlineOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/adlermarlowtravelWebsite: https://www.adlermarlow.com Find Jess DruckerOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicavdruckerOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicavdruckerOn Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicavdruckerExpat Life Coaching: https://jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: https://jessicadrucker.com/bookAbout Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is the podcast that helps you live your biggest dreams by listening to your inner voice, finding your dream team, and following  your call to adventure. Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL.

Welcome to Day 5 of the  Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 17, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CT7RPajKWt_/Full conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference.Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide About Sylvie FrogerOriginally from France, Sylvie launched Simply London after a personal relocation from Switzerland to London went awry, even though she considered herself an expert expat. Until that move, she had an international career in Germany, Switzerland, and Denmark. She was responsible for arranging the whole move on her own: she spent a day of apartment hunting driving on the wrong side of the road, and after relocating, she had problems figuring out her cell phone, Wi-Fi provider, and had to hang up on a utility company because she couldn't understand a bill collector's thick Scottish accent. Even the most experienced expats need a helping hand, which is why Sylvie founded Simply London to work with expats relocating to the capital and surrounding home counties.Simply London works with expats coming on their own, with a family or with their company. The team she has built focuses on areas of expertise including home search services, school search services, settling-in services, move coordination services, visa application services, tax advice, intercultural coaching, language services, and more.Find Sylvie onlineOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/simply_london Website: https://simplylondonrelocation.com Find Jess DruckerOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicavdruckerOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicavdruckerOn Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicavdruckerExpat Life Coaching: https://jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: https://jessicadrucker.com/bookAbout Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is the podcast that helps you live your biggest dreams by listening to your inner voice, finding your dream team, and following  your call to adventure. Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL.

 Day 4 of the  Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference aired live on Instagram on September 16, 2021.This is the area where people make the most mistakes. If you're moving abroad, planning on moving abroad, dreaming of moving abroad or already living abroad... you don't want to miss this.  Watch the interview on IGTV here:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CT4r1Z-qVtr  Full conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference.Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide About Nathalie GoldsteinAn American expat in Austria, Nathalie Goldstein is the founder and CEO of MyExpatTaxes.As an IRS enrolled agent, she specializes in US expat taxes. She believes that everyone shouldbe empowered to save time and money, and control their finances—no matter how far they are from home. MyExpatTaxes is a US tax software for expats that was created to allow expats to feel confident that they are being compliant to US tax code while avoiding double taxation.Find Nathalie onlineOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myexpattaxes  Website: https://www.myexpattaxes.com Find Jess DruckerOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicavdruckerOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicavdruckerOn Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicavdruckerExpat Life Coaching: https://jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: https://jessicadrucker.com/bookAbout Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is the podcast that helps you live your biggest dreams by listening to your inner voice, finding your dream team, and following  your call to adventure. Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL. 

Welcome to Day 3 of the  Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference. This interview aired live on Instagram on September 15, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2FytkokgZ/Full conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference.Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide About Vanessa WachmeisterVanessa Wachmeister is a travel tech professional and the creator of the wealth and wanderlust platform, Wander Onwards. Vanessa is originally from Los Angeles,California. She is a proud Chicana and has been living abroad for the last eight years in China, the UK, and now, Germany. These days, she helps people build better lives inside the US and abroad through her ‘Move Abroad' master class and financial literacy digital products.Find Vanessa onlineOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/wanderonwards On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wanderonwards  Website: www.wanderonwards.coFind Jess DruckerOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicavdruckerOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicavdruckerOn Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicavdruckerExpat Life Coaching: https://jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: https://jessicadrucker.com/bookAbout Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is the podcast that helps you live your biggest dreams by listening to your inner voice, finding your dream team, and following  your call to adventure. Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL. 

Welcome to Day 2 of the  Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference, free and live on Instagram.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 14, 2021.  Watch the interview on IGTV here:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CTzgyEIITvg/Full conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference.My Paris Touch: https://myparistouch.com/?lang=en Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide About Delphine BriereDelphine Briere is the founder of My Paris Touch. Her mission is to help expatriates in Paris organize their new lives, stress free. Delphine is trilingual in French, English and German after a long career with large, global companies before realizing that her true passion was helping expats feel settled and comfortable in her home city of Paris. One area of particular expertise is connecting trailing spouses to the community around them, so that the whole family can flourish. Find Delphine BriereOn Instagram: wwwinstagram.com/myparistouch Website: www.myparistouch.comFind Jess DruckerOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicavdruckerOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicavdruckerOn Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicavdruckerExpat Life Coaching: https://jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: https://jessicadrucker.com/bookAbout Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is the podcast that helps you live your biggest dreams by listening to your inner voice, finding your dream team, and following  your call to adventure. Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL.

Welcome to Day 1 of the  Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference, free and live on Instagram. This interview aired live on Instagram on September 13, 2021.  Watch the interview on IGTV here:  https://www.instagram.com/tv/CTw4Z5QoXy8/Full conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference. Thrive Tokyo: http://www.thrivetokyo.com.Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide  About Katheryn GronaeurKatheryn Gronauer of Thrive Tokyo is an  executive trainer and coach for cross-cultural education and orientation programs for professionals in Japan. She has all of the degrees and credentials you could want, works with multinational corporations as well as private individuals, and, most importantly, she was raised between Japan and the US, so understands first hand the cultural differences and complexities of moving to Japan.Find Katheryn Gronauer On Instagram: wwwinstagram.com/katheryngronauerOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katheryngronauer/Website: www.thrivetokyo.comFind Jess DruckerOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicavdruckerOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicavdruckerOn Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicavdruckerExpat Life Coaching: https://jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: https://jessicadrucker.com/bookAbout Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is the podcast that helps you live your biggest dreams by listening to your inner voice, finding your dream team, and following  your call to adventure. Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL. 

What does home mean when you live in a new place? Can you ever go home again, truly home once you leave?On today's episode, I talk to The Jazzy Nation founder Jasmine Okocha, a traveler and expat who has lived in Morocco and India, and is currently based in Washington DC with her husband Gozie, a United States Diplomat, while they await the news of his next assignment abroad. You'll hear her story of moving abroad without having ever even traveled abroad before, and what it's like to move back home after every assignment that her Diplomat husband completes. This is a beautiful conversation about home and whether you can ever go back again. It's about how hard it can be to adjust,  homesickness, reverse culture shock, and how, if given a choice, we'd do it all again, no matter what. As serial expats, we learn to find home within ourselves. Find Jasmine Okocha @thejazzynation: http://www.instagram.com/thejazzynationOn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thejazzynation1 On her website: https://thejazzynation.com/about Find Jess DruckerOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicavdruckerOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicavdruckerOn Facebook: www.facebook.com/jessicavdruckerExpat Life Coaching: https://jessicadrucker.com/coachingHow To Move Abroad Book: https://jessicadrucker.com/bookAbout Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is the podcast that helps you live your biggest dreams by listening to your inner voice, finding your dream team, and following  your call to adventure. Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL.  Please review the showIf you enjoy the show, please rate and review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

After doing everything right and living the way she was supposed to, Jai Essence found herself broke and broken trying to figure out how to make ends meet and have a happy life in the US. Jai taught for years in Houston, then Dubai, before arriving in Rwanda.At age 40 she moved overseas determined to take the time to find herself, and discovered much more than that! Now the CEO of Jai Essence Enterprises, she is redefining all she knew, building businesses, empowering with truth and developing dreams every step of the way.Transforming from someone who felt safest being small, to someone living her life to the absolute fullest, Jai is the epitome of the excellence that expats can bring out in themselves when they risk it all to follow their dream. In this episode we discuss how Jai heard her whisper for the first time while on vacation ("you can do this,"), how she followed that call to adventure to Dubai, what her health challenges made her realize about expat community and why she and many black expats from around the world feel at home in Rwanda. Find Jai Essence@jaiessencejourney On her website  My Cousin Connection Find Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls PodcastAbout Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is the podcast that helps you live your biggest dreams by listening to your inner voice, find your dream team, and follow your call to adventure. Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills my 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure.*****Please review the show *****If you enjoy the show, please rate and review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

A few weeks ago, I set up a survey to find out more about the Adventure Calls audience. The results were both obvious and surprising. Here's what I learned about you, and what is in the works to lead you closer to what you truly want. A massive thank you to all who filled out the survey. One winner received a paperback copy of my book, How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Find Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls PodcastAbout Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is produced, edited and written by  Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Each episode in this interview series kicks off with immersive storytelling, followed by a conversation with an exceptional American expat living their best life abroad. Each episode is meant to give you one more person to join your Dream Team - the people you learn from who help you get closer to achieving your dream. *****Please review the show *****If you enjoy the show, please rate and review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Katherine is the epitome of expat excellence. She turned a few months' internship at a national paper in Costa Rica to a reporter role at the Tico Times, the most well-known English language newspaper in Central America. From there, she became the Managing Editor of the Tico Times, and a speech writer for Costa Rican President and Nobel Laureate Oscar Arias during his second term. Today, she is the co-founder of El Colectivo 506, a bilingual media organization for and from Costa Rica, including in-depth journalism, and a national directory of rural tourism to showcase Costa Rica’s rural communities. Listen in, first to immerse yourself in life in Costa Rica, the hear Katherine's inspiring, fascinating story of her Costa Rican life. Stay tuned to the end to hear five reasons why people relocate to Costa Rica (and one reason they don't even plan for). If you like what you hear, please head over to Apple podcasts to rate and review Adventure Calls. Find Katherine Stanley Obandokatherinestanleyobando.comOn Twitter Find El Colectivo 506ElColectivo506.com  On Instagram @elcolectivo506Find Katherine's book Love In TranslationFind Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls PodcastAbout Adventure CallsAdventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills my 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure.*****Please review the show *****If you enjoy the show, please rate and review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

This week’s episode is a bit different. It's about YOU.  Your culture. Although it is not your intention, when you move abroad, you are exporting your culture to another country, too. After all, you don't just show up and learn about new ways of living. You learn them through the lens of your home culture.  And there can be clashes there. Misunderstandings. And understanding how your culture is similar or different to where you move to can be the ultimate key to success abroad. Jamie Gelbtuch is the founder of  Cultural Mixology, which centers around cross-cultural training, executive & career coaching for expats and global teams around the world. She works with individual expat clients as well as massive brands like IBM, UBS, U.S. Department of State, the city of New York, and Julliard, among others. Jamie has spent a total of three years living in France, and speaks French and Spanish fluently.  She is a graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management (MBA), Georgetown University (BS), and has a certificate in Executive and Organizational Coaching from NYC. And in her spare time, she volunteers as a Chairperson for Georgetown University’s Alumni Admissions Program in NYC, is an active runner, a globetrotter who has traveled to five continents.Key Resource In this episode, Jamie recommends the book The Culture Map by Erin Meyer. Find Cultural MixologyOn CulturalMixology.com On Twitter @jamiegelbtuch On LinkedIn  On Instagram @cultural.mixologyOn Pinterest Find Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls PodcastAbout Adventure Calls Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills my 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure. *****Please review the show *****If you enjoy the show, please rate and review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

A life lived abroad in Tokyo and Berlin has led Expat Empire founder David McNeill to a happy life in Porto, Portugal. If it's good enough for the founder of the expat empire, is Porto right for you? In this episode, immerse yourself in expat life in Portugal before listening to David's story and advice for those looking to move abroad. Finally, stick around to the end for list of the top five reasons people tend to move to Portugal. 0:00 Welcome back to Adventure Calls 1:11 Imagine expat life in Porto, Portugal (travel inspiration)7:20 Interview with David McNeill49:39 The Top Five Reasons People Are Moving To Portugal Find Expat Empire On ExpatEmpire.comOn Instagram @expatempireFind David McNeill On Instagram @expatdavidOn LinkedIn @expatdavidOn FacebookDavid's website Find Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls PodcastAbout Adventure Calls Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills my 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts! 

This week on Adventure Calls - a simple, two-minute survey. As a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel starts to appear, people are reaching out via email and DM more than ever for expat coaching. Many times, people want coaching, but would prefer something less expensive. I am looking to create a product that can best serve the most people so that everyone who wants to move abroad CAN move abroad. But I need to understand exactly what you want! Would you be willing to take this two-minute survey to help me build what you need? This survey, right here. That's right, here's the one. Thank you! Find Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls PodcastAbout Adventure Calls Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills my 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts! 

A rookie mistake leaves Jess cursed at a Mayan ruin during a Catholic holiday in Guatemala. Immerse yourself in a trip to Guatemala. While it might be fun for you to listen to, it wasn't fun for Jess and her best friend Tracey to live through. In fact, not once, but twice in ten years, Jess was taken down by a trip to Tikal. This is the story of the first time that happened, with some rookie mistakes related to drinking the water, while visiting during Semana Santa, or holy week. The second time? Well...that was a bone-crushing misery that we'll get to next time on Adventure Calls.  Find Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls PodcastAbout Adventure Calls Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills my 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts! 

Immerse yourself in Granada, Spain before listening in on the conversation with the two co-founders of Sincerely, Spain. Claudia Neiman and Dani Norwell. In today's conversation, we talk about life in Spain, and we get real about the challenges of expat life.What drew today's two guests here is wildly different, although they're both from the US Midwest. Claudia Neiman and Dani Norwall are the Founders of Sincerely, Spain, a website where they share their experiences and insights on topics related to living abroad, language learning and culture in Spain. Dani called in from Granada, Spain, where she is based, while Claudia called from Finland, where she recently relocated after several years in Spain. Find Sincerely Spain On SincerelySpain.comOn InstagramOn YouTubeOn FacebookOn PinterestFind Dani Norwell, Author On InstagramDani's book Fairly Familiar Find Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls PodcastAbout Adventure Calls Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills my 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

This is the one about the time when I tried to make a joke, offended a sweet grandmother in her own kitchen, and everyone ended up laughing at me, not with me. And I survived! What's the worst that can happen while you're learning a language in a new country? I feel like my story is a good example of how embarrassing it can get, and yet I wouldn't change it for the world. Can you move abroad without speaking the language? Yes! Can you learn it when you get there? Yes! Will you make a lot of mistakes? Oh yeah.... and it will be embarrassing. But it's really the only way you can learn. Ok, here goes nothing.... Find Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls PodcastAbout Adventure Calls Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills my 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Immerse yourself in the sounds and story of Munich, before settling into the inspiring story of Wander Onwards founder, Vanessa MW, a wealth coach and travel hacker who personally has 10 income streams and is set to retire well before 50. She's a proud Chicana originally from Los Angeles, and has lived abroad for over seven years in China, England, and now in Munich, Germany. Her life's work is all about helping women and expats get their money right at home and abroad.Read the Munich article and full interview at www.jessicadrucker.com/ac18. Find Vanessa On WanderOnwards.coOn TikTokOn InstagramOn YouTubeOn TwitterOn Facebook Find Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls PodcastAbout Adventure Calls Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills my 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts! This episode features the song Marty Gots a Plan, by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Additional music in this episode from YouTube library, credited to:Sonatina No 2 in F Major Allegro - Joel CumminsAlpine Bierhalle - Aaron Kenny Classic ClarinetsThe Two Seasons - Dan BodanBrahms Lullaby - Ron MeixsellRelaxing_Campfire - Delicate SteveCash Machine - Anno Domini Beats

Let’s kick off the Re:Call series with a memory I’ll never forget. The one where getting rammed by a buffalo changed the course of my life. Welcome to the first Adventure Re:Call episode. As a walking worst case scenario, I've been robbed, had broken bones, been broken up with, been broke financially, lost passports and paperwork, had rare tropical diseases... You name it, and I've probably got a story. And yet, I still insist that the benefits of following your call to adventure outweigh the risks, no matter what. I would still do it all again the same way.The only thing that no one can ever take from you are the memories and experiences you collect in your life. About Adventure CallsAn immersive podcast about life abroad, Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure.Find Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls Podcast

Katy Sewall and Tiffany Parks run the celebrated podcast, The Bittersweet Life. Tiffany has lived in Rome for over 15 years, while Katy, an NPR veteran, co-hosts and produces the show from Seattle. The childhood friends reunited for one year in Rome in 2013, when Katy moved with her husband there for his fellowship. Katy and Tiffany launched the podcast then and have never looked back. At first, it was a show to examine life abroad in Rome, but it's become a much deeper look into what it means to live... to be alive. The podcast is one of the most inspiring and insightful shows about life abroad today. Find The Bittersweet Life Website Apple podcasts Instagram Twitter Tiffany Parks on Instagram Tiffany Parks on Twitter Katy Sewall on Twitter About Adventure Calls An immersive podcast about life abroad, Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure.Find Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls Podcast

Patrick Smith is an American, based in Tokyo, Japan who has been living a double life. That's right! By day, Patrick has been a humble, genuinely enthusiastic English teacher for over nine years now. By night, he has recently amassed nearly one million followers on TikTok, where he posts lighthearted skits about life in the classroom, and life in Japan. His online presence is exploding, and rightfully so. His posts are hilarious and totally relatable for anyone who's ever taught English anywhere in the world. This is a story of how a kid from the Midwest not particularly great at or interested in school, grabbed hold of an opportunity to move to China after college, and now works as a passionate teacher in Tokyo and an ambassador for expats everywhere. Find Patrick Smith On TikTok On Instagram On YouTube On TwitterFind Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life CoachingHow To Move Abroad BookAdventure Calls Podcast About Adventure Calls Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills my 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure.This episode features the song Ishikari Lore, by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Additional music in this episode from YouTube library, credited to:Spring Thaw - Asher FuleroSpring Field - Godmode Mizuki - Bad Snacks

Based in Da Nang, Vietnam, Jazzie Mas is a stand-up comic from South Central, Los Angeles who is destined for global stardom, though her path toward it has been anything but direct.In my conversation with Jazzie, you'll hear about her time as a digital nomad. Her life as a stand up comic, and how she turned a childhood of turmoil, a short time in the prison system, and five years on probation, into an inspiring life lived collecting passport stamps around the world as a speaker, stand-up comedian, and entrepreneur. She also gets me manifesting her future Netflix deal live on the show! Jazzie proves that every change you've ever wanted to make in your life comes from making up your own mind about who you are, and what you can do with this one life. Links mentioned in this episodeJazzie Mas on YouTube: @blackdigitalnomad Video: From Probation 2 Passports : How I Regained my Freedom & Travel Full-Time Jazzie Mas on Instagram: @jazziemas About Adventure Calls Adventure Calls is produced, edited and written by me, Jess Drucker, a four-time expat, world-traveler and author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Essentially a masterclass in book form, the book (available on Amazon in paperback and ebook) distills my 15 years' experience living abroad into 300 pages of practical step-by-step advice and inspiration for anyone looking to follow their own call to adventure. Find Jess DruckerOn Instagram On Twitter On Facebook Expat Life Coaching How To Move Abroad Book Adventure Calls Podcast