Expat Focus

Nov 19 2024 143 ep. 30 mins 339

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Expat experiences, information and advice for anyone moving or living abroad. Visit Expat Focus at expatfocus.com for more.

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The Truth About Property In Panama

Nov 19 2024 39 mins

Is Panama a tax haven for expat property investors? What sort of rental return should I expect? Can I list on Airbnb there, and do I need to worry about hurricanes? On the show to answer these questions and more, is Melissa Darnay, the CEO of Choose Panama. Originally from California, Melissa spent 15 years in Texas before tragedy struck, and she went on to start a whole new life i

Secrets Of A Travel Nurse - How Much Can You Earn Abroad?

Oct 30 2024 37 mins

Did you know, the USA is probably the most lucrative market for work as a travel nurse? And that while you can take travel nursing abroad, the role doesn’t actually exist in all countries? Kylee Nelson is a nurse who is encouraging others in her profession to take a break from the bedside to help prevent burnout, and get out and see the world. Kylee’s worked as a travel nurse f

What You Should Know About Moving To Canada

Sep 26 2024 52 mins

Ruairi Spillane joins the Expat Focus Podcast to discuss what it takes to immigrate to Canada in 2024. Ruairi moved there from Ireland back in 2008, initially working in finance. He was motivated to start his own business in Canada after seeing so many expat friends struggle to navigate the system, and get access to the essential information they needed to be able to settle and thr

Expat Life In Iceland

Aug 26 2024 52 mins

Have you ever visited a city or a country and just known deep down that it's where you were meant to be? This is what Steph Zakas experienced on her first visit from the USA to Iceland, and it's the reason why she's living in the country today. Steph Zakas is a true slashie - she’s a coach, advisor, consultant, and photographer. In this chat, you’ll find out how she made Icelan

Moving To New Zealand

Jul 25 2024 36 mins

So, you’ve fallen in love with the beautiful country of New Zealand. How can you go about moving there to live and work? What sectors are especially interested in employing foreigners, and what’s the visa application process like? David Andrews joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk through your various visa options, application requirements and the costs involved. David’s the

Transferring A UK Pension Abroad

Jun 26 2024 26 mins

We’re all about providing practical tips and advice on this show, and in this episode I’m joined by Jake Barber, Founder and Advisor at SJB Global, who is going to talk through transfer options for expats with UK defined contribution pensions. Jake is based in Spain, and he’s worked with British expats - in fact anyone with a work history in the UK - for a decade. We’ll div

Empowering LGBTQ Expats To Thrive Abroad

Apr 25 2024 33 mins

Today’s guest, Jess Drucker, has made a career out of helping LGBTQ+ people and their families move abroad. In fact, she’s created the world’s first and only, global relocation resource for this expat community, called Rainbow Relocation. Jess is a seasoned expat herself, and we chat about some of the additional practical elements that come into play when you’re queer and m

Moving To Spain On A Digital Nomad Visa

Apr 25 2024 60 mins

If you’re lucky enough to have a job that you can do from anywhere, you’re now pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to the number of countries offering digital nomad or equivalent visas. UN Tourism reports that almost half of all global destinations now offer visas for at least a year. Spain is in the spotlight in this episode, as I chat to American nutrition strategist Aimee

Challenges Faced By 'Stuck' Expat Parents Due To International Child Custody Disputes

Mar 25 2024 36 mins

Did you know that if you move abroad with children, or have them while living in a foreign country and then split from your partner, you may not be able to bring your kids back home? You may also find yourself ‘stuck’ abroad, in a country that you no longer want to be in. It’s a situation that my guest Roz Osbourne has personal experience with, and it’s why she founded the

Returning To Study And Buying A Home As An Expat In Scotland

Feb 22 2024 25 mins

Some pretty big life events happened around the time Australian expat Rachael Kowald turned 30. She moved from London to Glasgow for the lower cost of living, returned to school as a mature age student, and then, she decided to buy a house! Rachael’s studying nursing, she also works as a carer for people with spinal cord injuries and - now she’s a homeowner. In this interview,