The American Citizens Abroad Podcast

We chat with Nicole from ILuve2GlobeTrot about her journey as an expat, how her roots have influenced her identity while she’s been abroad, about her site, and more!   Find Nicole at ILuv2GlobeTrot

In this episode, we chat with adventurer, author, and serial reinventor Wells Jones, whose life story spans Antarctic rescue operations, New York acting studios, and bold treks across the Middle East. From navigating dramatic career shifts to exploring some of the most remote regions on earth, Wells shares stories that illuminate what it means to reinvent oneself, to step into the unfamiliar, and to carry an evolving American identity around the world.   Read his book, A Line in the Sand

We chat with Dr. Amanda Klekowski von Koppenfels of KvK Pathways, and who is the primary academic expert on US citizens living abroad and continues her research in addition to launching her own coaching business, about the hurdles Americans moving abroad face, patterns of what works and what doesn't when transitioning professionally or academically in a new country; maintaining ties to the US while abroad; and much more! Amanda on LinkedIn KvK Pathways

We chat with ACA's Executive Director, Marylouise Serrato, about where things stand with RBT, what ACA's plans are to support RBT once Congress is back in session, and much more! American Citizens Abroad Join ACA Donate to ACA Join the Advocacy Campaigns  

We chat with Dominique Padurano, aka Dr. P, of Crimson Coaching, about the current state of college admissions, including mandated testing, changes with the SATs and ACTs, trends in university applications, tips for US citizens who are applying to US universities from overseas, and much more!   Crimson Coaching Impact Projects Newsletter Sign Up Dr. P's Blog Sign Up for Complimentary Consultation  About Crimson Coaching Crimson Coaching's Classes and Workshops

We chat with Alysa Salzberg, an American writer and mom, about her life in Paris, her book Hearts at Dawn, parenting in France, and much more! Visit Alysa's freelance writing site.  Alysa's novel, Hearts at Dawn, is available in print and Kindle format on Amazon.com or Amazon in your country.  Alysa’s author website features a list of references for anyone interested in learning about the Siege of Paris.  You can read about Alysa’s adventures in Paris, as well as her ongoing research about the Siege of Paris on her Medium.com blog.  You can check out Alysa’s Instagram for photos of Paris and occasionally her cat.  

We chat with Edd and Cynthia Staton about their life in Ecuador; their master course, 'Retirement Reimagined'; top retirement destinations; common fears those who are thinking about retiring abroad may have; and more!   Edd & Cynthia's Site: https://www.eddandcynthia.com/ Retirement Reimagined Program: https://www.eddandcynthia.com/program Edd & Cynthia's Books: https://www.eddandcynthia.com/books Edd & Cynthia's Blog: https://www.eddandcynthia.com/blog

We speak with Nina of the blog, Where In the World Is Nina, about her life as a digital nomad, the mindset of a digital nomad versus someone with a traditional office job, challenges digital nomads face, and more! https://whereintheworldisnina.com/  

We chat with Leslie or Ciao Lulu!, a CNBC MakeIt Contributor, and B2B marketer about lessons she had learned while living in Milan, tips for those considering taking a job assignment that would relocate them, what has surprised her most during her expat journey, and more!   Visit Ciao Lulu!'s site, for business people interested in expat life. Live and work abroad: 5 reasons to encourage you to go now. CNBC MakeIt!: 'I left the US for Italy 20 years ago and 'I'm so glad' I did - the top 4 most important lessons I learned' Leslie Strazzullo on LinkedIn

We chat with ACA's Executive Director, Marylouise Serrato. We get an update on what's going on in Washington DC with tax legislation, the Residence-Based Taxation for Americans Abroad Act introduced in the last Congress, ACA's prediction for getting RBT legislation passed in Congress, how the public can help, and more!   ACA's site ACA's side-by-side analysis of the Current Law/Citizenship-Based Taxation and Residency-Based Taxation Ask Your Representatives to Support Efforts for Residence Based Taxation Donate to ACA ACA in the Press

We chat with Jen and Brett about their website, Expatsi; the services they offer, such as the Expatsi text and their scouting trips; relocation trends; and much more. Expatsi The Expatsi Test  Expatsi Scouting Trips Expatsi on Facebook  Expatsi on Instagram  Expatsi on LinkedIn Expatsi on TikTok

We chat with Matt and Liuan of Slow Camino about their gap year of slow travel, gems they found along the way, managing three young boys while traveling, why midlife is the best time to take a gap year, and much more! Slow Camino Midlife Might Just Be the Perfect Time for a Gap Year A Guide to Things to Do In Teresopolis, Brazil Dollar Street  

We chat with Diane from Oui in France, the mind behind the living abroad lifestyle blog and YouTube Channel, Oui in France. We discuss what surprised her most about French culture, the reality of living in France versus the fantasy, how culture shock can sneak up on someone when least expected, and so much more. Oui in France Oui in France on Facebook Oui in France on X: Oui in France on Instagram Oui in France on Pinterest Oui in France YouTube Channel

We’ve brought back Cepee, the brains behind the She Hit Refresh website, Facebook group, and podcast – a community dedicated to helping women over 30 move abroad. This time, we chat about becoming a digital nomad, countries that offer a digital nomad visa, common issues digital nomads face, and how AI will impact digital nomads. The list of  25 Work From Anywhere Companies She Hit Refresh website  Click to join the Refresher's Lounge for ongoing support with your move abroad  She Hit Refresh Facebook Group She Hit Refresh YouTube Channel  She Hit Refresh on Instagram 

We chat with Melissa and Dave of the Strong Sense of Place site, podcast, and blog and the Library of Lost Time podcast. We discuss their life in Prague and books!  The outdoorsy events around Prague: Discovering Prague events https://www.discoveringprague.cz/   General Strong Sense of Place Strong Sense of Place website https://strongsenseofplace.com/ Free newsletter on Substack https://strongsenseofplace.substack.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/strongsenseof All podcasts: https://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts Episodes we mentioned: Spain: Valencia, Velázquez, and Vermouth https://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts/2023-02-06-spain/ Iceland: Warrior Poets, Emo Horses, and Maybe (Probably) Elves https://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts/2022-04-25-iceland/ Italy: A Bottle of Red, the Tuscan Sun, and Il Dolce Far Niente https://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts/2022-09-26-italy/ India: The Continent Masquerading as a Country https://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts/2024-06-21-india/ Sri Lanka: Remarkable, Relentless, Resplendent https://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts/2023-04-03-sri_lanka/ Trains: Better Than Planes and Cars. Fight Me. https://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts/2020-12-14-trains/ Hotels: The Liminal Space with M&Ms in the Mini-Bar https://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts/2022-05-23-hotels/ The Sea: Tales of Poets and Pirates https://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts/2020-02-17-the_sea/ Some of our favorite books: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (Spain) https://strongsenseofplace.com/books/the_shadow_of_the_wind_zafon/ The Tricking of Freya by Christina Sunley (Iceland) https://strongsenseofplace.com/books/the_tricking_of_freya_sunley/ Still Life by Sarah Winman (Italy) https://strongsenseofplace.com/books/still_life_winman/ Dishoom: Cookery Book and Highly Subjective Guide to Bombay by Shamil Thakrar, Kavi Thakrar, Naved Nasir (India) https://strongsenseofplace.com/books/dishoom_thakrar/ Elephant Complex: Travels in Sri Lanka by John Gimlette (Sri Lanka) https://strongsenseofplace.com/books/elephant_complex_gimlette/ The Ladies-in-Waiting by Santiago Garcia, Javier Olivares (Spain) https://strongsenseofplace.com/books/the_ladies_in_waiting_garcia/ Our summer reading plans: Don't Look Now by Daphne du Maurier (Venice) Billiards at the Hotel Dobray by Dušan Šarotar (Slovenia) The Main Character by Jaclyn Goldis (Train) - I talked about it in this podcast: https://strongsenseofplace.com/lolts/lolt-2024-05-31/ A Death in Cornwall by Daniel Silva (spy novel) Born to Be Hanged: The Epic Story of the Gentlemen Pirates Who Raided the South Seas, Rescued a Princess, and Stole a Fortune by Keith Thomson (Panama) Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman (Norway) The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley Bookshops The Munich Readery in Munich http://www.readery.de/ Well-Read Books of Wigtown https://wellreadbooks.co.uk/ Wigtown Postcards: What It's Like to Run a Bookshop in Scotland's National Book Town https://strongsenseofplace.com/2020/02/10/wigtown-photo-album-what-its-like-to-run-a-bookshop-in-scotlands-booktown/ Daunt Books in London https://strongsenseofplace.com/2019/10/08/our-favorite-bookshops-daunt-books-in-london/ Typewronger Books in Edinburgh https://strongsenseofplace.com/2019/11/28/typewronger-books-in-edinburgh-scotland-will-steal-your-heart/

We chat with Susan, the force behind Overseas Vote Foundation, about it’s creation and it’s sister website, US Vote Foundation; voting trends; surveys they have done; the US voting system; getting more Americans who live abroad to vote; and so much more!   Share the links below to help get out the vote: Voter Journey Map Overseas Vote Foundation Overseas Voter Services Overseas Voting Myths US Vote Foundation US Vote Foundation’s Post Election Surveys

We chat with Cepee, the brains behind the She Hit Refresh website, Facebook group, and podcast - a community dedicated to helping women over 30 move abroad. We cover how leaving the US helped her to figure out what she was supposed to be doing in her life; tips for overcoming fears about moving abroad; the pros and cons of moving abroad in one’s 30s, 40s, and 50s; and much more!   She Hit Refresh website  Click to join the Refresher's Lounge for ongoing support with your move abroad  She Hit Refreshn Facebook Group She Hit Refresh YouTube Channel  She Hit Refresh on Instagram 

In this episode, we chat with Warren and Julie, of Warren & Julie Travel, who are in early retirement and slow travel full-time. Their YouTube channel and website offer information on residency programs, how to be a nomad in Europe, and expat life in various countries. We chat about how they travel with their two dogs, under-rated destinations, insider tips on slow travel, and much more.   Warren & Julie Travel Warren & Julie Travel Blog Warren & Julie Travel YouTube Channel

We chat with Emery Bowles, who has been moving back and forth between Japan and the US, and the mind behind the site Remote Working.  We discuss how his young son handles traveling between the US and Japan, digital nomads and how AI will impact them, and much more! EmeryBowles.com I've been moving back and forth between Japan and the US for years. The quality of life in Japan is much better. - Business Insider

We chat with John Davis, a combat veteran with a Master’s degree from Harvard, an award-winning author, creator of the Veterans Living Abroad Guides, and a writer who writes about veteran issues. We chat about his life abroad, how many veterans live abroad and where, how a lower cost of living impacts mental health, how veterans receive healthcare outside of the US, how female veterans looking to move abroad differ from their male counterparts, and much more.   Veterans Living Abroad Articles by John H Davis Free Guide for Veterans Moving Abroad Combat To College  www.johnhdaviswriter.com Instagram Tik Tok