Almost Local: Living Abroad Stories
By Marc Alcobé Talló
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Almost Local is a podcast about the honest, human side of building a life somewhere new.
Hosted by Marc Alcobé, the show goes beyond visas, moving checklists, and picture-perfect foreigner stories to explore what it really means to live abroad. Through thoughtful conversations with people around the world, Almost Local looks at belonging, identity, culture shock, loneliness, community, and the slow process of turning an unfamiliar place into something that feels like home.
These are stories of living between cultures, redefining where you’re from, and discovering who you become when life takes you elsewhere.
Whether you’re already living abroad, planning a move, or simply curious about life in another country, Almost Local is a space for reflection, connection, and real experiences beyond borders.
New episodes every two weeks on Mondays, featuring personal stories from around the world, shared with honesty, depth, and nuance.
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#72 - How Podcasting Became a Business Model for Living Abroad with Roy Coughlan
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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#71 - The Things Nobody Tells You About Living in Athens as a Foreigner with Anthony Muiruri
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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#70 - From City to Farm Life: Benefits of a Community Focused on Food Sovereignty with Thomas Patton
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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#69 - The Hidden Challenges of Moving Abroad: Honeymoon Phase Always Ends with Simo D
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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#68 - 15 Years in Mexico: Why This American Won't Leave with Greg Gunter
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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#67 - Why Parenting Abroad Changes Everything with Anthi Patrikios
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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#66 - Relocation Reality: From Digital Nomad to Portugal Innovator with Scott Kirk
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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#65 - The Truth About Belonging When You Live Abroad with Willa Goodfellow
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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#64 - The Unexpected Emotional Crash of Moving Back Home with Annegret Bertsch
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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#63 - Is Leaving Home Worth It? The Real Cost of Living Abroad with Lisa La Valle
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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#62 - The Honest Reality of Being Location Independent with Bobby Casey
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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#61 - Balkans Life: The EU Move that Transformed My Identity and Perspective with Chanoa Inez
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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#60 - The Reality of Being a Foreigner in Dubai: Life after a football career with Marcelo Mercuri
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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#59 - When Everything Changes, Home Becomes Internal with Nina Aziz Justin
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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#58 - Always Hiking, Never Home: What That Actually Feels Like with Belinda Coker
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May 25, 2026 |
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#57 - From France to Canada: A Journey of Language and Culture with Cathy Introligator
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May 18, 2026 |
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#56 - From Communist Poland to Detroit: How Being an Outsider Became My Superpower with Polish Peter
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May 11, 2026 |
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Almost Local: Living Abroad Stories (Trailer)
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May 04, 2026 |
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#55 - I Moved to Vancouver After a Live of Travelling and This Shocked Me Most with James Hammond
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May 04, 2026 |
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#54 - From Sardinia to Wyoming: How Cultural Adaptation Shapes Our Identity with Franz Sidney
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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#53 - Moved to Nicaragua 14 Years Ago: What He Learned About Building a Life Abroad with Mike Cobb
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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#52 - Culture Shock in Europe: What Nobody Warns You About with Amy Smith
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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#51 - Starting Over Abroad at Midlife: Reinvention, Courage & Life Abroad with Tina Coleman
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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#50 - You Don’t Need Perfect English to Live Abroad — Here’s Why with Megan Nicholls
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Almost Local #49 | Living in the South of France Isn't What Instagram Shows with Josh Kennedy
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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#48 - Quitting a Career to Start Over Abroad: Finding Peace in Portugal with Caline Malek
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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#47 - The Emotional Cost of Expat Life: Loneliness, Identity & Burnout with Dr. Elefant-Yanni
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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#46 - Moving to Costa Rica: The Real Cost, Visas & "Pura Vida" Reality with Zach Gerth
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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#45 - Moving Abroad Reality: What Paris Actually Looks Like with Paul Island
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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#44 - Why We Chose Portugal After 15 Years Abroad (Spain, Korea, Saudi) with Kalie
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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#43 - Living in Indonesia as a Foreigner: Daily Life, Culture & Reality with Chris Baron
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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#42 - I Escaped Toxic Work Culture to Live in Amsterdam with Lara Ferreira
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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#41 - The Spain Dream vs Reality: What to Expect with Isabel Guerreira
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Almost Local #40 | The Dark Side of Studying in Italy: Expat Reality 🇮🇹
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Almost Local #39 | From 9–5 Jobs in Australia to Slow Travel in Southeast Asia
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Almost Local #38 | Want to Live as a Digital Nomad? Aleksandar Svetski Shares His Secrets 💻 🌎
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Almost Local #37 | Surprising Truths About Expat Parenting Abroad! 👶🏼🌍
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Almost Local #36 | Life in Italy as an American: Embracing Culture, Challenges & Growth 🇺🇸🇮🇹
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Almost Local #35 | Living with Chronic Illness, Conflict Zones & Expat Lifestyle 🩺 🌎
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Almost Local #34 | From Airline Pilot to 50+ Cities as a Digital Nomad ✈ 💻
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Almost Local #33 | 14 Days in a Chinese Jail: Story of Survival & Growth 🇨🇳 🚔
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Almost Local #32 | From Shy Scientist to Confident New Zealand Expat 👩🏻🔬 🌏
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Almost Local #31 | Building a Business Career in Africa - Woman & Mom 👩🏼💼📲
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Almost Local #30 | From Wall Street to Mom Abroad: Shocks & Podcast Therapy 🎧🙏🏼
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Almost Local #29 | From Brazil to Greece via East Africa: A Life Journey 🌍🧿
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Almost Local #28 | Leaving the U.S. at 60: A Pastor’s Adventure in Europe! 🇨🇭🇳🇱
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Almost Local #27 | Beyond the Tourist Trail: Insider Life in Thailand 🌇 🇹🇭
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Almost Local #26 | From Genova to Athens: A Mythical Expat Journey 🏛️ 🇬🇷
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Almost Local #25 | 130+ Countries, Shopping & Travel Vlogs: Life Without Borders 👑🌍| Interview with Kerry Damiano
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Almost Local #24 | Runways, Startups & Royal Crowns: A Glamorous Expat Life 👑 🌍 | Interview with Jennifer Lloyd
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Almost Local #23 | From Ancient Ruins to Hollywood: Expat, Novelist and Filmmaker 🎥 📖 | Interview with Neil Laird
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Almost Local #22 | From Germany to Greece: Journey and Vision Behind Picturo.eu 🧿 📸 | Interview with Jean Witt
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Almost Local #21 | Growing up across continents and nomad home swapping 🏡🔁 | Interview with Marie DeCosse
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Almost Local #20 | DREAM Big: Expat Life in Bulgaria & Transformational Coaching 💭🇧🇬 | Interview with Jen Katsev
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Almost Local #19 | Discover the Surprising Link Between Curiosity and Expat Success with Julie Pham 🔝🧠
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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Almost Local #18 | From Cambodia to Crisis Care: My Journey in Global Health and Human Rights with Dr. Scott Allen's 🏥🚨
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Almost Local #17 | From Refugee to Photographer: Greek Inspiring Expat Story with Nasir Javed 🚶🏾♂️📷
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Almost Local #16 | Top Essential Mindset Shifts for Digital Nomads and Expats with Anna Roberts 🌍🧠
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Almost Local #15 | From EXPAT to REPAT: The Shocking Truth Revealed with Pauline ✈️ 🔙
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Almost Local #14 | Don't Miss Out on Athens Best Kept Food Secrets with Gol Ebrahimpour 🥘 🏛️
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Almost Local #13 | How to Move Abroad with Kids (Expat Mom Tips) with Carole Hallet Mobbs 👶🏼 ✈️
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Almost Local #12 | How to Make a Successful YouTube Channel as an Expat with Daniel Carrizalez 📹🌟
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Almost Local #11 | Living in Greece as a singer with Lily (aka. Liliya) 🎤 🧿
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Almost Local #10 | Mental health as an expat with Pamela Zanele 🏥 🧠
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Aug 11, 2024 |
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Almost Local #09 | Helping expats quit alcohol with Susan Hodgson 🍷🚫
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Jul 28, 2024 |
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Almost Local #08 | Greek roots revealed and the art of pole dancing with Emma Varvaloucas 🧿 🤸🏻
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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Almost Local #07 | Find love in Greece and become a photographer with Natalie Gushchina 💞 📸
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Almost Local #06 | Move to Greece to find calm and help by coaching with Tanya Rose 🧘🏾♀️ 🤝
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Almost Local #05 | How to move abroad as a 30+ woman with Cepee Tabibian 💁🏻♀️ ✈️
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Almost Local #04 | Working expat in Greece as a car designer with Gabriel Perino 🚙 🎨
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May 19, 2024 |
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Almost Local #03 | Expat content creator in love with Greece with Alina Churikova 📲 💙
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May 06, 2024 |
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Almost Local #02 | An American expat doing comedy in Europe with Abigail Paul 🎙️ 🇪🇺
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Almost Local #01 | Expat discovering food and restaurants in Berlin with Parimal Satyal 🍽️ 🍲
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Die Ausländer #21 | Exploring the weirdest CUSTOMS of EVERY COUNTRY | Expat Interview with Kristin Lüdecke
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Die Ausländer #20 | Growing as a THIRD CULTURE KID in GERMANY | Expat Interview with Fernanda da Silva Augel
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Die Ausländer #19 | The EMOTIONAL TOLL of being an EXPAT | Expat Interview with with Lea Misan
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Die Ausländer #18 | How to become a TOUR GUIDE in GREECE (and Why You Should!) | Expat Interview with Oral Sarisoy
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Die Ausländer #17 | Why you should experience THEATRE ABROAD | Expat Interviews with Gerard Valdivia
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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Die Ausländer #16 | Discovering CULTURE through VOLUNTEER WORK ABROAD | Expat Interviews with Mariel Guinea
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Die Ausländer #15 | An EXPAT balancing FASHION DESIGN and SUSTAINABILITY | Expat Interview with Laura Llonch
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Die Ausländer #14 | MOVING to ATHENS, GREECE with a big CULTURE SHOCK | Expat Interview with Kathrin Thull
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Die Ausländer #13 | The WORLD through a LENS: A journey of HUMANITY | Expat Interview with Anastasios Karantakos
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May 18, 2022 |
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Die Ausländer #12 | How EXPAT WORKERS are transforming HOSPITALITY | Expat Interview with Charlotte Girardeau
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Die Ausländer #11 | BRUTALISM meets NATURE: Inside BERLIN'S daily LIFE | Expat Interview with Juanca Cardell
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Die Ausländer #10 | How I BECAME officially FRENCH after my STUDIES | Expat Interview with Parimal Satyal
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Die Ausländer #09 | How STUDYING ABROAD changed MY LIFE FOREVER | Expat Interview with Aleksandar Ninevski
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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Die Ausländer #08 | The SURREAL EXPERIENCE of an EXPAT MUSICIAN in COPENHAGEN | Expat Interview with Stefan Schmieden
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Die Ausländer #07 | Doing a PHD ABROAD and living the BRITISH LIFESTYLE | Expat Interview with Marc Granado
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Die Ausländer #06 | Surviving Swiss Winters - An Alpine Adventure | Expat Interview with Anna Mir
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Die Ausländer #05 | FRANKFURT: A LOVE letter to MULTICULTURALISM | Expat Interview with Marc Alcobé
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Die Ausländer #04 | I MOVED to GERMANY without KNOWING the LANGUAGE | Expat Interview with Edo Pinzuti
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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Die Ausländer #03 | How to STUDY ABROAD in HIGH SCHOOL (Tips + Advice) | Expat Interview with Philip von Rüdiger
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Die Ausländer #02 | Why THAILAND is BETTER than YOU THINK | Expat Interview with Stefan Schmieden
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Die Ausländer #01 | An EXPAT learning GERMAN in FRANKFURT | Interview with Carlota Segú
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Aug 18, 2021 |