Experts & Expats

This episode features Sara Dyson, founder of Expat in Croatia, who turned her own messy immigration experience into a full-time business helping people navigate life in Croatia. She walks us through what daily life and immigration actually look like for Americans who want to stay long-term. Sara covers the Croatian healthcare system in detail: what independent residents pay out of pocket, how the...

Wondering which are the best European countries for American expats in 2026? In this season finale, we’re breaking down the InterNations' 2025 Expat Insider Survey —a massive study of over 10,000 expats across 46 countries—to uncover which European nations are delivering for expats. We focus only on the top and bottom 15 European countries overall and across these critical categories: Working...

Making friends as an American expat in Europe can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. In this episode, we sit down with Kathrin and Felix from InterNations, a global community that connects expats in over 420 cities worldwide, including 135 European locations. They share how InterNations supports expats before and after a relocation, both online and in person. From meeting o...

In this episode we chat with Mark, a forward-thinking innovator by trade and lifelong traveler who walks us through his journey from California to Spain. We learn how he navigated the shift from running a business in the U.S. to doing the same in Europe. If you’re curious about entrepreneurship abroad, especially in Spain, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and honest lessons from...

Expats know that France has a reputation for having a difficult immigration process. While French bureaucracy is demanding, Head of Lexidy France and immigration lawyer, Eléonore Tavares de Pinho, breaks down the multiple, achievable options available to US citizens and shows the true value of having an expert in your corner.  In this episode, we dive into all the various ways US citizens can move...

"You have to go to the place, and do your own gut check." In this episode, we enjoy a conversation with married expats Serene and Cliff, two well-traveled, goal-oriented former tech workers from the San Francisco Bay Area who, after many years of "auditioning" countries around the world, settled in Portugal for an early retirement. They discuss what drew them to the expat life,...

“If we can do this, anybody can do it.” Join a lively conversation with John and Tara about their move to a small, charming village in Italy. They share the highs of enjoying the local community and beautiful landscape to the challenges, or as Tara calls them “adventures,” of language barriers and bureaucracy.  Learn how this American couple has established a new European home that exceeds their e...

Spain continues to be a leading and attractive option for Americans moving abroad. Join our conversation with Cristian Balcells, founder and CEO of the popular Balcells Group in Barcelona, Spain, where we talk about all things Spanish immigration, from common misconceptions to process timelines and tax implications. Cristian adds his thoughts on the latest mood towards foreign nationals in Spain,...

Meet an American couple, Lisa and Ian, who found an exciting new life in France, then decided to spend their winter months in Spain. Learn what inspired their new expat life in Europe including the highs, lows, and what they’ve found to be the most useful pieces of advice. Enjoying this podcast? Buy us a coffee! LEARN HOW TO MOVE - For the price of dinner out, learn how you can move to Europe incl...

Hear our mission with The Living Abroad Academy. Learn how our personal pursuits to live abroad have inspired us to help others successfully transition into a new chapter of their lives. Article mentioned: CNN - This US couple relocated to Italy after retiring. It didn’t go according to plan Enjoying this podcast? Buy us a coffee! LEARN HOW TO MOVE - For the price of dinner out, learn how you can...