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Meet your hosts, Al & Leanne Elliott, a husband and wife team who’ve been travelling full time since 2017. After visiting 43 different countries and 159 towns and cities, it’s safe to say they’v... more
FAQs about A Sideways Life: The honest guide to living & working abroad:How many episodes does A Sideways Life: The honest guide to living & working abroad have?The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.
August 07, 201908: Rejika & Opatija, CroatiaIn 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 wrongHow lovely the locals are (we were at a BBQ with a family within 72 hours!)The food and wine of the regionBONUS: Leanne told off a waiter at a soon-to-be Michelin star restaurant.Let's get started....more26minPlay
July 31, 201907: Lake Bled, SloveniaWe 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 toHow the scenery takes your breath away (and why it's the number 1 destination for giraffes in Europe...)The food and wine, obviouslyImportant lesson on how to avoid a 500€ fine at the borderLet's get stuck in then.Shownotes at Thravellers.com/07...more23minPlay
May 10, 201906: Goa, India. Interview with Abhi, the owner of a unique hotel chain made with shipping containersToday 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 UKDoing business in IndiaHow bureaucracy works (makes the UK sound like a dream!)His plans for world domination!Let's meet Abhi!Shownotes at Thravellers.com/06 ...more23minPlay
April 18, 201905: Gili Trawangan, Bali. Interview with Tiki Bar owners Catherine & Tommy Milburn, owners of Tiki GroveToday 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...more26minPlay
February 04, 201904: San Sebastian, Spain ~ Stories, advice and tips from our time in Northern SpainJoin 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 steakWhere (and what) to eat and drink All the show notes are at Thravellers.com/04....more21minPlay
February 04, 201903: Santiago De Compostela, Spain ~ Stories, advice and tips from our time in Northern SpainJoin 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 religionsOur new favourite white wineThe history of this amazing cityAll the show notes are at Thravellers.com/03....more20minPlay
February 04, 201902: Salamanca, Spain ~ Stories, advice and tips from our time in SalamancaJoin 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 & TonicWhat Feria actually meansJamon, jamon and more jamonWhy cider is different hereAll the show notes are at Thravellers.com/02....more19minPlay
February 04, 201901: Lisbon, Portugal ~ Stories, advice and tips from our time in LisbonJoin us for our very first episode where you'll hearWhere 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, PortugalWhat game we play when we buy tapasWhat happens to Al when he eats eggAll the show notes are at Thravellers.com/01....more20minPlay
FAQs about A Sideways Life: The honest guide to living & working abroad:How many episodes does A Sideways Life: The honest guide to living & working abroad have?The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.