Expats Exposed

Have you ever arrived in a city and thought: I think I could settle down here? What if I bought a house here? And then started checking options for real estate in that city. Now, if you are someone who has traveled or lived in many different countries, thinking about when to settle down and choosing that place is not an easy decision. On the other hand, if you are someone who lives

There are plenty of travel destinations around the world that are worth a long plane ride. But there are also some cities and tourist attractions you wish you hadn't visited. From attractions to cities, the website Insider came up with 20 travel destinations that are overrated because of cost, crowds, pollution, or otherwise. In this episode, I'll go through this list for the first

What is Reverse Culture Shock and why it might be worse than Culture Shock? In this episode, I invited Nicki Post to talk about her experience moving back to the USA after living years abroad. Nicki and I discuss what it feels like to go back to our countries and how to deal with things when it doesn't feel exactly like "home" anymore.  Nicki has been traveling around the worl

Ferran moved from Barcelona to Warsaw in Poland at the end of 2022. In this episode, he talks about his experience living in Poland in 2023 compared to a couple of years ago. Apart from living in Warsaw, Ferran has also spent time in Lublin and Krakow.  He shares his thoughts on what it is like to make friends, get around, and rent prices. He also mentions the cost of living,

Particularly popular with young professionals, Berlin has a lot to offer someone looking to move to a city with a strong economy, good job prospects and plenty of culture and nightlife. Rodrigo Catão shares his experience living in Berlin with his family. In this episode, we cover topics such as: - The importance of speaking German; - Challenges living in Germany; - Can Germans sp

Buenos Aires is a hot spot for those who love music, food, dancing, and just all-around beautiful, warm, and friendly people.  In this episode, I talked to Nati, who lived for 7 years in the capital of Argentina. We will cover topics such as: - Challenges of living in Buenos Aires; - Cost of Living; - Different exchange rates and high inflation; - What she misses about living

Can you believe it is December 2021? I can't. These last two years have been crazy, and I think we are all dying to go to a different country and not have to wear a mask, take a PCR test before flying, or travel with a mask during an entire flight. But it is what it is. In this episode, I talk about my first impressions living in Bogotá, Colombia. I have been to other cities like

I have been learning Spanish recently and some Spanish TV shows have helped me a lot. I love not only the Spanish language but the culture as well. Here are my Top 5 Shows in Spanish and why I love each one of them. 5. El Club or The Club (Mexico) 4. El Juego de las Llaves or The Game of Keys (Mexico) 3. La Casa de Papel or Money Heist (Spain) 2.  La Casa de las Flores or The

Mexico City attracts tourists and expats from around the globe. The city's rich culture and fascinating history make it an excellent vacation spot. You'll find great food, world class museums, interesting archaeological sites, stunning architecture, ubiquitous art, gorgeous green spaces and varied cultural offerings. In this episode, I talked to the Colombian Daniel Montaña, who h

Food is an important aspect of any country's culture. But what country's cuisine would make it to your top 5? Thinking about that, I came up with my own personal list. This top 5 is solely based on my own personal preferences, but it would be great to know what your top 5 would be.  Happy Middle of the Week! Don't forget to come back here on Friday for the longer episode of th