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

Welcome to Slovenia!   Our first stop on our tour of the Balkans takes us to Slovenia, a small central European country bordered by Italy, Austria, Hungary, Croatia and the Adriatic Sea.    This place may be the third smallest country in the EU at only 7,800 square miles and a population of a little over 2 million, but it's got enough diversity to keep you coming back for more!   Join us, as we tr...

Welcome to the Balkans! Series 2 of the Thravellers podcast is here and we're dedicating it all to one of our favourite regions, The Balkans. In this episode, we give you an overview of the full upcoming series, including a brief history of the area, our preconceptions (and how wrong they were!) and why we think you should add this incredible Southern European region to your travel bucket list. De...

join us for live podcasts (from the car!) as we travel from the northern coast of Europe (Lithuania) to the southern coast (Croatia). We'll tell you about our route, border crossings and all the things you need to do to travel in Europe post COVID.

join us for live podcasts (from the car!) as we travel from the northern coast of Europe (Lithuania) to the southern coast (Croatia). We'll tell you about our route, border crossings and all the things you need to do to travel in Europe post COVID.

In today's show we chat to our good friend Paul Henning, who's living an amazing life in Sotogrande, Spain. We were lucky enough to stay with Paul this week in his stunning 4 bed villa in Sotogrande. His story is really interesting, and we: Hear about his travels around Australia (and how this got him his first senior position) Learn about the tax situation in Spain vs Gibraltar (HINT: one is almo...

In today's show we reminisce about our time in western Croatia. We didn't go to the more obvious places like Zagreb and Dubrovnik - instead we opted for the Italian-influenced border towns of Opatija and Rejika. Listen as we chat about: How we looked stupid by getting both town names wrong How lovely the locals are (we were at a BBQ with a family within 72 hours!) The food and wine of the region B...

We look back on our time in the magical kingdom that is Bled in northern Slovenia. We talk about: The differences between Slovenia and the other former Yugoslavian counties we've been to How the scenery takes your breath away (and why it's the number 1 destination for giraffes in Europe...) The food and wine, obviously Important lesson on how to avoid a 500€ fine at the border Let's get stuck in t...

Today we take our mini-recording studio on the road and talk to Abhi who's an Indian entrepreneur who's team have built a very unique hotel business in Baga Beach, Goa. We talk about: His experience of the UK Doing business in India How bureaucracy works (makes the UK sound like a dream!) His plans for world domination! Let's meet Abhi! Shownotes at Thravellers.com/06 

Today is a special episode, as we meet two Canadians who've built a thriving bar from scratch and are having the time of their lives. As I mention on the podcast, the audio is a bit funny today, because we did the interview actually in the bar (complete with neat rum all round!) However the story will drag you in. So let's meet Tommy & Catherine. Shownotes at: Thravellers.com/05

Join us for our fourth episode when we arrive in San Sebastian, northern Spain. Today we talk about: Pinxos (they're delicious!) Politics of he Basque region (risky!) Cheese and steak Where (and what) to eat and drink  All the show notes are at  Thravellers.com/04 .

Join us for our third episode when we arrive in Santiago de Compostela, northern Spain. Today we talk about: Old food markets  Why Santiago is special to some religions Our new favourite white wine The history of this amazing city All the show notes are at  Thravellers.com/03 .

Join us for our second episode when we arrive in Salamanca, northern Spain just in time for their annual, 3-day street party! We talk about: Where to get the best Gin & Tonic What Feria actually means Jamon, jamon and more jamon Why cider is different here All the show notes are at  Thravellers.com/02 .

Join us for our very first episode where you'll hear Where to get the best Brazilian styled roast chicken in Lisbon, Lot's of nervous laughter (it's out first episode after all) What you must do (and what to give a miss) when you're in Lisbon, Portugal What game we play when we buy tapas What happens to Al when he eats egg All the show notes are at Thravellers.com/01 .