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

The sun was shining, the gin was flowing, and we so we thought we'd take a month off work and just enjoy the summer. And we're not even sorry... In this short trailer we'll tell you what to look forward to now we've dusted off the microphones and are back in the podcast saddle.

Spending a Sunday with a chef of Michelin star calibre was an absolute treat! The star of this episode is Fanni, who worked with Tommy Banks in Roots, York and now travels the world, working as a private chef for families who love great food.  Not only does Leanne talk about food (and watch Fanni make us an amazing lunch), but we talk about what it's like to work as a private chef abroad, and what...

Spending a Sunday with a chef of Michelin star calibre what’s an absolute treat. The star of our next episode (out soon!) is still a secret, but this little teaser gives you some clues to her identity. (We’ll also be sharing her recipe so you can make fabulous food in your very own kitchen.) And it’s vegan too! The new episode is out in the next few hours...   ps. Did Leanne really just say 'the e...

Welcome to another great interview with a lovely guy called Patrick, who left his hometown of Dallas, USA to live and work in South Korea. Join us as Leanne talks about: How Patrick blew up on TikTok (thanks to literally wandering into a random house one day) Meeting KPop stars on the street The truth around mental health and living abroad Plus lots more... Go follow Pat on: Instagram - @theexpatp...

Sneak preview of our upcoming episode with Patrick from @ExPatPat (Insta, YouTube, TikTok). He's a really interesting guy, so make sure you're subscribed to hear this upcoming episode.

Proving there is no age limit to becoming a digital nomad, Michael and Brent have been travelling the world as a gay digital nomad couple since 2017. As active members of the LGBTQ+ community, Michael and Brent speak candidly about their experiences to date. Our conversation covers: The privilege of being being able to have this lifestyle. The realities of travelling the world as a gay couple. The...

One of the best things about travelling the world is meeting people... and we were over the moon to meet (and chat to) the wonderful couple Brent & Michael. They were so open about the challenges of travelling the world as a gay couple, and we also talked about what it's like to be a writer living abroad, how Istanbul has welcomed them with open arms, and why fire seems to follow them around. The...

Meet Andrew, a Yorkshire lad who just couldn't get on board with the life that everyone told him he had to have. So, he jacked it all in, sold his house, bought a van and has turned it into a luxury mini home-on-wheels (think memory foam mattress, oven and both indoor and outdoor shower!) Join us today as we chat to Andrew about: What his favourite place is in Europe (I bet you can't guess)  What...

Every wanted to hit the road and just drive? That's exactly what Andrew Bosomworth did in March 2019!   Full episode coming very, very* soon.   *In fact in about 3 mins, 'cos we forgot to upload this one two days ago.

Who spends £250k on a holiday? Some of Dan Salmon's clients do! Join us today as we chat Dan about: What it's like to be WhatsApping people like Callum Best & Wayne Linekar What it's like running a travel business during the pandemic Where are the top 3 places to visit (when things open up again) Can Dan help if you have a smaller budget? (Hint: Yes he can!) Hope you enjoy listening as much as we...

Sneak preview of next week's episode where we talk to Dan Salmon, who arranges holidays for the likes of Callum Best and Wayne Linekar. Don't miss this episode - you'll love it.

This week we chat to Paul Henning, who moved from Guernsey to Sotogrande and works in Gibraltar. If you've ever fancied living somewhere where the commute is 20 mins and you can be in your private pool at 17:21, then listen as we unpack how Paul did it. He's brutally honest too. It's not all sand and Sangria.   PS. Just checking - you have subscribed, haven't you? 

Sneak preview of the upcoming interview with Paul Henning, who moved from Guernsey to Andalucia and lives the ultimate ex-pat lifestyle.

Today we speak to Lucyna Bolan, who has been both an ex-pat and a digital nomad, and now helps people to transition to living abroad. We chat about: Lucyna's experience moving 29 times in 20 years The downsides of leaving your home country to travel (real talk!) What she learnt from her recent research project into living abroad Why she stopped travelling (for now!) And loads more Hope you enjoy i...

Quick preview of the upcoming episode with the fabulous Lucy Bolin, who not only helps ex-pats live the life of their dreams, but she's been an ex-pat herself - about 29 times!  

2 Years ago, we stumbled across an amazing Tiki Bar whilst were living on the tiny island of Gili Trawangan (just off the Bali coast). The guys who own it are Called Tommy & Katherine and they're some of the coolest people you'll meet.  Listen as we discuss the good times and the bad of opening a rum-based bar in a country that has one of the highest number of non-drinkers in the world! We talk ab...

Hey there, Sidewayers*. Sneak preview of episode 4 where we look back at our chat with Tommy & Katherine Milburn who left snowy Canada to open a Tiki bar on the tropical island of Gili Trawangan. If you like stories, rum and ballsy Canadians, then you'll love this...   *we're trying that as a new name for you listeners. Do you like it? Let us know on Insta - @asidewayslife 

You're in for a treat this week! Not only do these guys have a unique way of planning holidays (and as they are both engineers, you'd be right in thinking it's well planned), but they love everything to do with wine,  and Dana moved to Florida from Bosnia & Herzegovina just after the conflict in the 90's (you'll already know that Bosnia & Herzegovina is one of our favourite places). If you like a...

A sneak preview of the upcoming episode where we talk to Kris and Dana, a pair of engineers who love to travel (and drink wine). Can you see why we'd get on well?

In this short episode, you'll get a preview of our first guests as Sideways Life podcast... they're pretty amazing people....

When was the last time you had a 'F*ck it' moment? For Natalie & Daniel, it was quite recently. Having already spent their vacations (that's 'holidays' for us Brits!) in cool places such as Georgia (the country not the state), they decided to change the direction of their life and move to Abu Dhabi. Well, in actual fact, their shortlist was three countries (all very different), but all linked in s...

What the hell is going on? Is Thravellers dead? Why did you change the name? Where in the world are you now? Calm down... In this episode, we answer all those questions (and more). TL;DR... We're now A Sideways Life Podcast.   Follow us on Instagram: @asidewayslife

A quick preview of our upcoming episode where we discuss why we've changed our name, and what this means for you, our lovely listeners...

As you'll discover, we LOVED Brac, the Croatian island just off the Dalmatian coast. Join us as we summarise our summer and talk about: - Hvar, the island opposite Brac - The food (lamb.... mmmm) - The wine - What it's like to live on Brac in the summer months (SPOILER ALERT: It's frickin' expensive!) Let's get started!

Welcome to Croatia!   Our second stop on our tour of the Balkans takes us to Croatia, a beautiful central European country with an archipelago of more than a thousand islands and islets. Sitting on the Adriatic Sea, Croatia borders with Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Slovenia and Montenegro, making it the coastal playground of the region.   More than 4 million people call Croatia home, and...