A Sideways Life: The honest guide to living & working abroad

In this episode, we get really honest (and quite passionate) about planning a life where you live and work abroad. So today is part 1 of 3 of our series we've tentatively called, '50 Days To Freedom' which looks at the 3 questions you should ask (and in which order): The three questions are: Episode 65: Why do you want to live and work abroad? (This episode) Episode 66: How do you live and work ab...

I've literally never seen Leanne so excited! Today we have one of her heroes as a guest who's here to help us be more resilient as we face the inevitable highs and lows of 2022. Dr Audrey Tang is a leading Chartered Psychologist in well-being, resilience and positive psychology - she's also a coach, trainer, author AND a TikTok superstar who dishes out daily advice on taking control of your life a...

Let's face it, January is a bit shit for most of us. Cold weather, clothes that no longer fit, and the debauchery of Christmas is but a distant memory. So we're bringing on an amazing psychologist, author & speaker who will talk about how to manage your mental health, particularly when living or working abroad.   Look out for the interview coming up very soon!

Meet Alex Haddow, a candidate for The Most Interesting Man in The World award. He's not only been a professional footballer but he's represented England in both football & fishing, played for a Canadian team, lectured at a UK university and set up a successful sports physio clinic in the Austrian Alps. Oh, and he's not even 40 yet*. I think you'll love this episode, even if you know nothing about...

What can we say about our upcoming guest? He's done it all, but he's also really humble and just about the most honest guest we've ever had. Look out for our new episode in 48 hours with the amazing, inspirational and above-all honest ex-pat, Alex Haddow.

It's the end of a tough year for most, and so we reflect on some of our favourite bits, in a bid to cheer us up! --- Got a question? Want to get involved? Find us on Instagram @asidewayslife 

We fkin did it!!!!  25 episodes over 25 days - it's Christmas morning and we've already started on the sauce*. We just popped in to wish you all a Happy Christmas, and hope you're having a great day so far. We're off to eat duck and drink some special wine (Grimalda Red, a cuvee from the amazing Istrian winery, Matošević). Sretan Božić everyone! --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching...

In this episode, we asked some of our former guests to record a short voice note about what they were doing this Christmas, so you'll hear how other ex-pats celebrate Christmas across the world. --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas , and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife

I bet we know what you're not thinking... "Why have the Sideways guys never done a quiz as an episode?" 'Cos the format doesn't really work, is the answer. But we still gave it a go. So grab a pen and a bit of paper and play along with us as we answer 7 questions posed by the Quiz Queen, Louise... --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLi...

What do we think will happen to travel, and what will change for those who want to live & work abroad? Join us today as we give you 9 predictions for 2022. --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas , and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife

In a fairly emotional episode, we realise we've talked a lot about feeling sad about spending Christmas away from our families, but we've not necessarily thought about how our families feel about us not being there. So not only do we read out some of the great comments from our regular listeners, but we play a voice message from Al's mum, who not only made us a bit teary, but made us realise that...

We get asked a lot of questions about living and working abroad. We've been doing it since 2013, so that's not a massive surprise. In this episode, we answer 5 of the most common. Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas , and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife

Today we talk about giving back through volunteering, specifically as an ex-pat. Our Christmas song of the Day is Tom Walker, 'For Those Who Can't Be Here'. All proceeds from purchases and streams go to the Samaritans charity, so click this link to give a few pennies. Links: - Kath's Charity talking to older people, on the phone: https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/ - The Samaritans, who pledge that...

Lea doesn't feel well today, I'm an old man, and therefore grumpy everyday. So today we embrace the Christmas spirit, and riff about things we really don't like about Christmas, whilst giving you some unpopular opinions about Christmas. (Based on BBC Radio 1's excellent, ' Unpopular Opinions ' segment.) Oh, and Geoff does not come off well, at all. --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by search...

Basically, today is all about taking the piss out of ourselves for being the polar* opposite of minimalist travellers. Listen as we explain about all the ridiculous things we travel with. Yes, we have an ice-cream maker and two coffee machines... *Topical! Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas , and, as ever, tell us if we're...

Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas , and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife

Before you get all judgy, we're not saying we're super healthy. But in 2021, we did start to work on both our mental and physical health, and in today's episode, we explain what's changed. Things mentioned in the podcast: Mobile gym - resistance bands - Bionix Pull Up Assistance Bands 3 Pack Set Travel Bag Resistance bands - £18 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bionix-Pull-Assistance-Bands-Travel/dp/B08B6...

Being an ex-pat or travelling long-term is f'kin cool... but also can be a lonely life. Our guest today, Cindy Gelpi, posted about exactly this on a recent FB group we're part of, and we though, 'We HAVE to talk to you.' Join us for some hard questions, some honest truths and, hopefully, a great interview. Follow Cindy on Instagram @SailingOffSomewhere , or read her blog here: wanderingoffsomewher...

The honest guide to Southern Europe in Winter.... Southern Europe in summer is glorious - we all know that. But there's a reason why you can get some incredible bargains in the winter months - it's frickin' freezing. Today we give you some tips if you're thinking about a 12 month let in southern Europe. Follow along on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Pod...

We went rogue! Went for a few hot wines in Pula today, and thought, 'Fuck it, let's do a live podcast episode'. So we did.  Follow along on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas , and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife    

Regular listeners will know that we should be somewhere in France by now on our way to our families, but thanks to the C-Word, we're not going back the UK this Christmas. So join us as we chat about what we ARE going to do over the festive period. Follow along on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas , and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed any...

We look forward to your letters... Today we talk about whether the song 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' is bad or not. Which leads to dog treatment in other countries, mansplaining, veganism and even Muslims in the UK. Yep - our most controversial episode yet.. Feel free to sent hate mail (or support) via Instagram @asidewayslife . Follow along on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go t...

If you've ever travelled, then you'll know what we mean we say 'WTF Moments', which we've loosely associated to the unorthodox number one from 2009. Listen as we talk about storms, falling down holes, Bulgarian helicopters and Croatian Uber drivers. Follow along on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas , and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed a...

Today we talk about the Christmas drinks both us, and our families, enjoy this time of year. Follow along on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas , and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife  

Movies & TV over Christmas... that's what we're talking about today. Not much to say here, except you'll learn what our top 3 movies are, learn what you should watch on TV and discover our recommendation for a decent 'box set' that we're pretty sure you'll love. Follow along on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas , and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong...