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  • International taxes made cool by the Founder of Wanderers Wealth

    Today we’re talking about everyone’s favorite subject - international taxes! Wait, don’t leave - I promise taxes can be cool. Chase sits down with the world traveling founder of Wanderer’s Wealth, Kathy Di Paolo, from her current “home” in Bali, to discuss her digital nomad lifestyle and answer some super important questions about taxes as an expat or nomad. She explains how she left her corporate job to travel the world, and how that turned into a career doing what she truly loves. We also dive into how you can take advantage of your foreign tax situation, as well as avoid common pitfalls. We manage to make taxes fun in this one, hope you’ll join us!


    "This episode originally aired on July 2021 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation."


    Connect and learn more about Kathy's work at:

    ▪︎ Website

    ▪︎ Instagram

    ▪︎ LinkedIn


    Related episodes:

    ▪︎ Caribbean digital nomad life & building community abroad with the founder of Adventurely

    ▪︎ The Digital Nomad Life with Gonçalo Hall

    ▪︎ Moving to Dubai, living tax free and building a new life abroad


    This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more.


    The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you.


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    1 hr
  • Up and coming digital nomad visas with the Co-founder of Citizen Remote

    Tim Marting is the Co-Founder at Citizen Remote, a company that makes the moving abroad experience seamless by bringing all elements of your move into one space and fast tracking the process via their partners and tech. As an expat and longtime world traveler, Tim knows a thing or two about the pains associated with a move to a foreign place, so he and his partners build Citizen Remote with this in mind. Today Tim stops by to share a bit about some of the up and coming digital nomad visas that aren’t getting the attention they deserve, which takes us on a journey across four continents.


    Connect and learn more about Tim's work at:

    ▪︎ LinkedIn

    ▪︎ Website


    Related episodes:

    • A nomadic CEO and his family travel the world together⁠
    • Carribbean digital nomad life & building community abroad with the founder of Adventurely
    • Digital nomad events & nomading in Ireland w/ the CEO of Nomad Hub & NomadÉire

    • This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more.


      The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you.If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review


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      52 min
    • Moving abroad & financial education from the Founder of Wander Onwards

      Vanessa Wachtmeister is the founder of the wealth & wanderlust platform, Wander Onwards. As an American currently living in Berlin and having spent many years globetrotting around the world, she knows a thing or two about building a life abroad. She shares her journey with us and how her clients are following in her footsteps to create exciting opportunities in foreign places (in a financially responsible and legal way!). Whether you’re looking to pivot to a different career path abroad or just starting fresh in a new place, Vanessa provides the inspo and practical education you need to venture beyond your borders.


      "This episode originally aired on Feb 2022 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation."


      Connect and learn more about Vanessa's work at:

      ▪︎ Website

      ▪︎ Instagram

      ▪︎ YouTube


      Related episodes:

      • Remote work expert settles in Berlin with a young family after years of nomading
      • International taxes made cool by the Founder of Wanderers Wealth
      • 70+ countries and financially sustainable traveling with a digital nomad OG

      • This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more.


        The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you.If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review


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        52 min
      • Moving to Dubai, tax advantages and building a new life abroad
        Aurelie joins the show today to take us on her journey from France, around the world, and eventually landing in Dubai. She explains what attracted her to the United Arab Emirates, how it’s possible to leverage some of the tax breaks here, and the steps you can take to follow in her footsteps. We also chat about the realities of living abroad in the Middle East, especially from the standpoint of a female, and the life challenges that caused her to make a move abroad.
        "This episode originally aired in Feb 2022 and taxes in foreign countries are an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation. Note that Aurelie is not an immigration, tax, or legal professional, and cannot personally help you with your move to Dubai.”
        Connect and learn more about Aurelie work at:
        ▪︎ Website
        ▪︎ Instagram
        ▪︎ Linked In
        Related episodes:
        Traveling with pets & life abroad in Lyon, France, with the Founder of Avvinue
        Building the digital nomad visas in Greece, Dubai & Albania with the founder of the digital nomad association
        How to move to France w/ The American in Paris
        Learn more about My Expat Taxes here.
        This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more.
        The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you.
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        1 hr 3 min
      • Ditching NYC for the Prosecco Hills + other hidden gems in Italy

        Nathan Heinrich is an American who officially moved to Italy four years ago, though his love affair with Italia goes back nearly 20 years. As the host of the well known podcast, I’m Moving to Italy, he regularly chats with fellow expats and experts who have also settled in all 20 regions of Italy, and through his own exploring and the travels of his guests, he’s learned a lot about one of the world’s most popular countries. Today we’ll share some of Nathan’s favorite hidden gems in Italy, as well as some practical information you need to know if you’d like to follow in his footsteps and live la dolce vitta. We also touch on his personal story, and how he made the transition from New York City to the beautiful Prosecco Hills of Veneto.


        Connect and learn more about Nathan's work at:

        ▪︎ Website

        ▪︎ Instagram

        ▪︎ Podcast


        Related episodes:

        • How to get Italy’s new digital nomad visa 
        • Living abroad in Italy (nearly) tax-free
        • How to get an Italian passport and a quick tour through Italy

        • Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here.


          This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more.


          The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you.


          If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review


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          1 hr 29 min
        • How to get Italy’s new digital nomad visa

          Italy’s long awaited digital nomad visa has finally arrived! Today we are joined by Italian immigration lawyer, Giancarlo Ostetto, from Lexidy Law in Milan, to discuss all the details. We cover eligibility requirements, processes, taxes, accommodation, costs, and many other details, so if you’re considering a move to Italy, consider this the first step towards living la dolce vita. 


          Connect and learn more about Gian Carlo's work at:

          ▪︎ Website

          ▪︎ LinkedIn profile

          ▪︎ Instagram


          Related episodes:

          • Living in Italy nearly tax free
          • Spain’s digital nomad visa
          • Greece’s digital nomad visa

          • Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here.


            This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more.


            The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you.


            If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review


            Support the Podcast:

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            ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

            51 min
          • Moving abroad (again), from London to Madrid, Brexit impact + entrepreneurship

            Camilla Boyer recently “founded a company on Monday and moved to Spain on Tuesday”, and so far, has no regrets! Today she stops by About Abroad to share her experience moving abroad for the third time, sharing some of her tips for planning ahead, and a bit about life in España. We also dive into why she chose Madrid as her new home, what it was like growing up as a Londoner more than a Brit, and how previous stints abroad prepared her for this most recent move. Camilla previously followed her dreams across the pond  to find success in Silicon Valley, and after successful stints at tech companies such as Twitter and Checkout, she recently founded her own company, Carazon. We discussed it all in today’s episode! 


            Connect and learn more about Camilla's work at:

            ▪︎ Website

            ▪︎ LinkedIn profile

            ▪︎ Instagram


            Related podcasts:

            • Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa
            • How to move to Spain - digital nomad visa, other visas, permanent residency & citizenship!
            • Expat chat with Cara, life in Spain vs Germany and raising a family abroad

            • Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here.


              This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more.


              For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co’s extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They’ll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Click to learn more.


              The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you.


              If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review


              Support the Podcast:

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              ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn

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              1 hr 3 min
            • Trading Silicon Valley for Vienna w/ the CEO of My Expat taxes

              In this inspiring episode, we explore Nathalie Goldstein's journey from the high-pressure environment of Silicon Valley to the charming streets of Vienna, a city renowned for its exceptional quality of life. Embracing the dream of living abroad without sacrificing her career ambitions, Nathalie has not only found personal fulfillment in Austria's robust social safety network but also entrepreneurial success. As the founder of a thriving tax solutions company for expats, she shares invaluable insights into the realities of moving and establishing yourself overseas. Join us as we dive into Nathalie's relocation experience, uncover the challenges faced by expats, and reveal practical advice for those aspiring to create their own international success story.


              Connect and learn more about Nathalie's work at:

              ▪︎ Website

              ▪︎ LinkedIn profile

              ▪︎ Instagram


              Related podcasts:

              • Family of five travels the world + expat tax updates & emerging trends
              • Expat chat with Cara, life in Spain vs Germany and raising a family abroad 
              • Exploring expat life in Kenya and world travels as a family

              • Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here.


                This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service,  Click to learn more.

                For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co’s extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They’ll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Click to learn more.


                The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you.


                If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review


                Support the Podcast:

                ▪︎ Follow on Instagram

                ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn

                ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

                58 min
              • Live interviews at Running Remote in Lisbon, Portugal
                In today’s episode we’re trying something new - in person interviews at Running Remote, the world’s largest conference for remote workers, in Lisbon, Portugal. I spoke with with five guests about their reflections on Running Remote, experiences in Portugal and how they’re supporting the future of remote work:  
                Learn more about Gonçalo’s digital nomad village in his previous About Abroad appearance here or by connecting with him on LinkedIn. 
                Learn more about Darcy’s move to Portugal in her previous About Abroad appearance here or by connecting with her on LinkedIn. You can also connect with Lexidy Law about Portuguese (and other European countries’) visa options at Lexidy.com.
                Learn more about Ali’s move to Portugal in her previous About Abroad appearance here or by connecting with her on LinkedIn.
                Learn more about Stephen’s company, Roamr, or by connecting with him on LinkedIn. 
                Learn more about Michelle’s team retreats in her previous About Abroad appearance here or by connecting with her on LinkedIn. 
                Learn more about Dave’s company, Kadence or by connecting with him on LinkedIn. 
                Related podcasts:
                World travels & Running Remote with Darren Murph
                Slo-madism & building remote teams with the Co-founder & author of Running Remote
                About Abroad | Building a life in Bali for the long term with the Co-Founder of Running Remote
                Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here.
                This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service,  Click to learn more.
                For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co’s extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They’ll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Click to learn more.
                The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you.
                If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review
                Support the Podcast:
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                ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn
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                1 hr 5 min
              • Caribbean expat life, Belize & Honduras

                Jeanna Barrett joins the show today from Roatan, Honduras and shares why she’s fallen in love with life in the Caribbean. After leaving Silicon Valley for a life that felt more like vacation, she spent six years on the islands in Belize and eventually made her way to one of the Caribbean's best kept secrets in Roatan. Now she lives here full time while running her digital marketing agency with 40 employees spread across the world. Today she shares her story and how you can call either of these countries your new home.


                Please see her previous episode Here.


                Connect and learn more about Jeanna's work at:

                ▪︎ Website

                ▪︎ LinkedIn profile

                ▪︎ Instagram


                Related podcasts:

                • Carribbean digital nomad life & building community abroad with the founder of Adventurely
                • Noma Collective, Belize, and the evolution of digital nomading
                • Exploring expat life in Kenya and world travels as a family

                • Learn more about MyExpatTaxes here.


                  For your next retreat, offsite, or group gathering, save yourself countless hours of headache and tap into Lamont & Co’s extensive network and experience to source the best venues in the world! They’ll even provide sample budgets for each location, and negotiate contracts on your behalf - all for FREE! Click to learn more.


                  The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you.


                  If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review


                  Support the Podcast:

                  ▪︎ Follow on Instagram

                  ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn

                  ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

                  52 min

                About About Abroad

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                Long-form discussions with thought leaders and expats around the world about building a life without borders. The opportunity to choose where you call home is more accessible than ever, so About…