Travel writer Carly Hulls joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about slow living, and why it's worth trading a fast-paced life abroad for one you can actually savour. Carly is an Australian who moved to Vienna in 2012 after a season as a tour guide and a whirlwind romance that began in an Austrian après-ski bar. She explains how Vienna's long lunches, Sunday closures and Heurigers first set her on the path to slow living, and how burnout and a pandemic move back to Australia made her rethink how she wanted to live. Now settled with her family in the Alpine region of Tyrol, Carly talks about the seasonal rituals that make slowing down feel natural, and the less picturesque side of the countryside dream, from empty holiday homes to the learning curve of growing your own food. She also shares practical advice for new arrivals in Austria, including joining a local Verein to get out of the expat bubble and giving yourself at least 18 months before deciding whether to stay. If you're living abroad and feel like you're still running at your old pace, or you're dreaming of a quieter life in Austria, this episode offers an honest look at what slow living really involves: the joys, the trade-offs and the small daily choices that make it work. #SlowLiving #LivingInAustria #MoveToAustria #ExpatLife #Vienna #Tyrol #ExpatFocus 👉 Visit Expat Focus at <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com">https://www.expatfocus.com</a> 00:00 Introducing Carly Hulls 00:54 From Tour Guide to Austria 04:38 First Months in Vienna 06:50 What Makes Vienna Great 10:42 How Vienna Sparked Slow Living 12:49 Burnout and a Pandemic Pivot 16:07 Why Move Back to Austria 20:29 Slow Living in Tyrol 27:05 The Reality Behind Slow Living 28:35 Holiday Homes and Empty Streets 31:10 Growing Your Own Food 33:55 Advice for New Expats: Learn German 34:45 Joining a Verein 37:10 The 18-Month Rule 39:30 Carly's Vienna Guide and Wrap-Up 🎥 Video/Transcript – <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com/austria/podcast/expat-life-in-austria-slower-cheaper-better"> https://www.expatfocus.com/austria/podcast/expat-life-in-austria-slower-cheaper-better</a> 📝 Show Notes Carly Hulls – <a href= "https://carlyhulls.com">https://carlyhulls.com</a> 👉 Follow Expat Focus here: RSS | <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com/feed">https://www.expatfocus.com/feed</a> YouTube | <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus">https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus</a> Podcast | <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast">https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast</a> LinkedIn Page | <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus">https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus</a> LinkedIn Group | <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267</a> X | <a href= "https://x.com/expatfocus">https://x.com/expatfocus</a> Facebook | <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus">https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus</a> Bluesky | <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social</a> Instagram | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus">https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus</a> TikTok | <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus">https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus</a> Mastodon | <a href= "https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus">https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus</a> Website | <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com">https://www.expatfocus.com</a>

Travel writer Carly Hulls joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about slow living, and why it's worth trading a fast-paced life abroad for one you can actually savour. Carly is an Australian who moved to Vienna in 2012 after a season as a tour guide and a whirlwind romance that began in an Austrian après-ski bar. She explains how Vienna's long lunches, Sunday closures and Heurigers first set her on the path to slow living, and how burnout and a pandemic move back to Australia made her rethink how she wanted to live. Now settled with her family in the Alpine region of Tyrol, Carly talks about the seasonal rituals that make slowing down feel natural, and the less picturesque side of the countryside dream, from empty holiday homes to the learning curve of growing your own food. She also shares practical advice for new arrivals in Austria, including joining a local Verein to get out of the expat bubble and giving yourself at least 18 months before deciding whether to stay. If you're living abroad and feel like you're still running at your old pace, or you're dreaming of a quieter life in Austria, this episode offers an honest look at what slow living really involves: the joys, the trade-offs and the small daily choices that make it work. #SlowLiving #LivingInAustria #MoveToAustria #ExpatLife #Vienna #Tyrol #ExpatFocus 👉 Visit Expat Focus at https://www.expatfocus.com 00:00 Introducing Carly Hulls 00:54 From Tour Guide to Austria 04:38 First Months in Vienna 06:50 What Makes Vienna Great 10:42 How Vienna Sparked Slow Living 12:49 Burnout and a Pandemic Pivot 16:07 Why Move Back to Austria 20:29 Slow Living in Tyrol 27:05 The Reality Behind Slow Living 28:35 Holiday Homes and Empty Streets 31:10 Growing Your Own Food 33:55 Advice for New Expats: Learn German 34:45 Joining a Verein 37:10 The 18-Month Rule 39:30 Carly's Vienna Guide and Wrap-Up 🎥 Video/Transcript – https://www.expatfocus.com/austria/podcast/expat-life-in-austria-slower-cheaper-better 📝 Show Notes Carly Hulls – https://carlyhulls.com 👉 Follow Expat Focus here: RSS | https://www.expatfocus.com/feed YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus Podcast | https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast LinkedIn Page | https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus LinkedIn Group | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267 X | https://x.com/expatfocus Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus Mastodon | https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus Website | https://www.expatfocus.com

Travel writer Carly Hulls joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about slow living, and why it's worth trading a fast-paced life abroad for one you can actually savour. Carly is an Australian who moved to Vienna in 2012 after a season as a tour guide and a whirlwind romance that began in an Austrian après-ski bar. She explains how Vienna's long lunches, Sunday closures and Heurigers first set her on the path to slow living, and how burnout and a pandemic move back to Australia made her rethink how she wanted to live. Now settled with her family in the Alpine region of Tyrol, Carly talks about the seasonal rituals that make slowing down feel natural, and the less picturesque side of the countryside dream, from empty holiday homes to the learning curve of growing your own food. She also shares practical advice for new arrivals in Austria, including joining a local Verein to get out of the expat bubble and giving yourself at least 18 months before deciding whether to stay. If you're living abroad and feel like you're still running at your old pace, or you're dreaming of a quieter life in Austria, this episode offers an honest look at what slow living really involves: the joys, the trade-offs and the small daily choices that make it work. #SlowLiving #LivingInAustria #MoveToAustria #ExpatLife #Vienna #Tyrol #ExpatFocus 👉 Visit Expat Focus at <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.expatfocus.com</a> 00:00 Introducing Carly Hulls 00:54 From Tour Guide to Austria 04:38 First Months in Vienna 06:50 What Makes Vienna Great 10:42 How Vienna Sparked Slow Living 12:49 Burnout and a Pandemic Pivot 16:07 Why Move Back to Austria 20:29 Slow Living in Tyrol 27:05 The Reality Behind Slow Living 28:35 Holiday Homes and Empty Streets 31:10 Growing Your Own Food 33:55 Advice for New Expats: Learn German 34:45 Joining a Verein 37:10 The 18-Month Rule 39:30 Carly's Vienna Guide and Wrap-Up 🎥 Video/Transcript – <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com/austria/podcast/expat-life-in-austria-slower-cheaper-better" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://www.expatfocus.com/austria/podcast/expat-life-in-austria-slower-cheaper-better</a> 📝 Show Notes Carly Hulls – <a href="https://carlyhulls.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://carlyhulls.com</a> 👉 Follow Expat Focus here: RSS | <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com/feed" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.expatfocus.com/feed</a> YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus</a> Podcast | <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast</a> LinkedIn Page | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus</a> LinkedIn Group | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267</a> X | <a href="https://x.com/expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/expatfocus</a> Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus</a> Bluesky | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social</a> Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus</a> TikTok | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus</a> Mastodon | <a href="https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus</a> Website | <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.expatfocus.com</a>

Expat Life In Austria: Slower, Cheaper, Better?

Victoria Pearce, the writer behind A Life Away, joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about moving abroad after 40. Victoria has lived in the UK twice — once as a young grad student, and again in her 40s with a husband and an 11-year-old in tow. Her story unpacks what it really looks like to uproot a settled life, swap a legal career for a writing one, and rebuild from scratch on the other side of the Atlantic. Victoria is candid about the cons of relocating in your 40s — selling the house, losing the easy school-gate friendships, rebuilding a settled life from very little — and equally honest about the upsides, including the career confidence that makes a midlife move surprisingly workable. She also discusses the practical side: moving an 11-year-old into the UK secondary school system, navigating GCSEs as an American parent, pivoting from practising attorney to content writer, the strange double life of being an American abroad in a politically turbulent moment, citizenship plans, and the pull of ageing parents back home. If you're weighing up a move abroad later in life, supporting a child through an international relocation, or rethinking your career as a trailing spouse, this conversation offers a grounded look at what to expect on the other side. #ExpatLife #LivingInTheUK #MoveToTheUK #USToUK #ExpatOver40 #TrailingSpouse 👉 Visit Expat Focus at <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com">https://www.expatfocus.com</a> 00:00 Introducing Victoria 00:34 Why Move Abroad After 40 01:05 Victoria's First UK Move 02:35 Returning Abroad Post Covid 05:09 Cons of Moving in Your 40s 07:45 Confidence and Career 09:21 Decluttering and Moving Logistics 11:48 Moving an 11 Year Old 14:33 Navigating UK School Culture 18:24 Trailing Spouse Career Pivot 21:44 Politics, Identity and Home 27:02 Citizenship and Belonging 28:02 What to Change and What to Love 32:06 Wrap Up 🎥 Video/Transcript – <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com/united-kingdom/podcast/an-american-in-the-uk-the-honest-truth-about-moving-abroad-in-your-40s"> https://www.expatfocus.com/united-kingdom/podcast/an-american-in-the-uk-the-honest-truth-about-moving-abroad-in-your-40s</a> 📝 Show Notes A Life Away – <a href= "https://alifeaway.com/">https://alifeaway.com/</a> 👉 Follow Expat Focus here: RSS | <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com/feed">https://www.expatfocus.com/feed</a> YouTube | <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus">https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus</a> Podcast | <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast">https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast</a> LinkedIn Page | <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus">https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus</a> LinkedIn Group | <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267</a> X | <a href= "https://x.com/expatfocus">https://x.com/expatfocus</a> Facebook | <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus">https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus</a> Bluesky | <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social</a> Instagram | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus">https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus</a> TikTok | <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus">https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus</a> Mastodon | <a href= "https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus">https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus</a> Website | <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com">https://www.expatfocus.com</a>

Victoria Pearce, the writer behind A Life Away, joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about moving abroad after 40. Victoria has lived in the UK twice — once as a young grad student, and again in her 40s with a husband and an 11-year-old in tow. Her story unpacks what it really looks like to uproot a settled life, swap a legal career for a writing one, and rebuild from scratch on the other side of the Atlantic. Victoria is candid about the cons of relocating in your 40s — selling the house, losing the easy school-gate friendships, rebuilding a settled life from very little — and equally honest about the upsides, including the career confidence that makes a midlife move surprisingly workable. She also discusses the practical side: moving an 11-year-old into the UK secondary school system, navigating GCSEs as an American parent, pivoting from practising attorney to content writer, the strange double life of being an American abroad in a politically turbulent moment, citizenship plans, and the pull of ageing parents back home. If you're weighing up a move abroad later in life, supporting a child through an international relocation, or rethinking your career as a trailing spouse, this conversation offers a grounded look at what to expect on the other side. #ExpatLife #LivingInTheUK #MoveToTheUK #USToUK #ExpatOver40 #TrailingSpouse 👉 Visit Expat Focus at https://www.expatfocus.com 00:00 Introducing Victoria 00:34 Why Move Abroad After 40 01:05 Victoria's First UK Move 02:35 Returning Abroad Post Covid 05:09 Cons of Moving in Your 40s 07:45 Confidence and Career 09:21 Decluttering and Moving Logistics 11:48 Moving an 11 Year Old 14:33 Navigating UK School Culture 18:24 Trailing Spouse Career Pivot 21:44 Politics, Identity and Home 27:02 Citizenship and Belonging 28:02 What to Change and What to Love 32:06 Wrap Up 🎥 Video/Transcript – https://www.expatfocus.com/united-kingdom/podcast/an-american-in-the-uk-the-honest-truth-about-moving-abroad-in-your-40s 📝 Show Notes A Life Away – https://alifeaway.com/ 👉 Follow Expat Focus here: RSS | https://www.expatfocus.com/feed YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus Podcast | https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast LinkedIn Page | https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus LinkedIn Group | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267 X | https://x.com/expatfocus Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus Mastodon | https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus Website | https://www.expatfocus.com

Victoria Pearce, the writer behind A Life Away, joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about moving abroad after 40. Victoria has lived in the UK twice — once as a young grad student, and again in her 40s with a husband and an 11-year-old in tow. Her story unpacks what it really looks like to uproot a settled life, swap a legal career for a writing one, and rebuild from scratch on the other side of the Atlantic. Victoria is candid about the cons of relocating in your 40s — selling the house, losing the easy school-gate friendships, rebuilding a settled life from very little — and equally honest about the upsides, including the career confidence that makes a midlife move surprisingly workable. She also discusses the practical side: moving an 11-year-old into the UK secondary school system, navigating GCSEs as an American parent, pivoting from practising attorney to content writer, the strange double life of being an American abroad in a politically turbulent moment, citizenship plans, and the pull of ageing parents back home. If you're weighing up a move abroad later in life, supporting a child through an international relocation, or rethinking your career as a trailing spouse, this conversation offers a grounded look at what to expect on the other side. #ExpatLife #LivingInTheUK #MoveToTheUK #USToUK #ExpatOver40 #TrailingSpouse 👉 Visit Expat Focus at <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.expatfocus.com</a> 00:00 Introducing Victoria 00:34 Why Move Abroad After 40 01:05 Victoria's First UK Move 02:35 Returning Abroad Post Covid 05:09 Cons of Moving in Your 40s 07:45 Confidence and Career 09:21 Decluttering and Moving Logistics 11:48 Moving an 11 Year Old 14:33 Navigating UK School Culture 18:24 Trailing Spouse Career Pivot 21:44 Politics, Identity and Home 27:02 Citizenship and Belonging 28:02 What to Change and What to Love 32:06 Wrap Up 🎥 Video/Transcript – <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com/united-kingdom/podcast/an-american-in-the-uk-the-honest-truth-about-moving-abroad-in-your-40s" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://www.expatfocus.com/united-kingdom/podcast/an-american-in-the-uk-the-honest-truth-about-moving-abroad-in-your-40s</a> 📝 Show Notes A Life Away – <a href="https://alifeaway.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://alifeaway.com/</a> 👉 Follow Expat Focus here: RSS | <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com/feed" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.expatfocus.com/feed</a> YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus</a> Podcast | <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast</a> LinkedIn Page | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus</a> LinkedIn Group | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267</a> X | <a href="https://x.com/expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/expatfocus</a> Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus</a> Bluesky | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social</a> Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus</a> TikTok | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus</a> Mastodon | <a href="https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus</a> Website | <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.expatfocus.com</a>

An American In The UK – The HONEST Truth About Moving Abroad In Your 40s

What does moving to Spain really look like for non-EU nationals? And how can you tell if it's the right move for you? In this episode of the Expat Focus Podcast, James Blick, founder of Spain Revealed, joins host Carlie Bonavia to share what life in Spain is actually like — beyond the beaches and tapas. James explains why your vision for life in Spain matters more than the visa paperwork at the start, and how getting clear on your desired rhythm — your day-to-day pace and priorities — can make or break your relocation. He discusses lifestyle differences across regions, common misconceptions about Spanish life, popular visa options (including updates to the Digital Nomad Visa), and practical tips on choosing where to live, budgeting, and building community. Whether you're planning to retire early, work remotely, or simply embrace a slower lifestyle, this episode offers the clarity you need to move to Spain with confidence. #MoveToSpain #LivingInSpain #SpainRevealed #DigitalNomadVisa #ExpatLife #ExpatFocus 👉 Visit Expat Focus at <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com">https://www.expatfocus.com</a> 00:00 Guest Introduction: James Blick 01:09 James' Journey to Spain 02:24 Founding Spain Revealed and Devour Tours 03:21 The Impact of the Pandemic and Pivot to Relocation 04:31 Top Nationalities Moving to Spain 06:12 Misunderstandings About Life in Spain 10:08 Choosing the Right Location in Spain 16:00 Key Considerations for Moving to Spain 19:57 Digital Nomad Visa Updates 27:21 Navigating Spanish Bureaucracy 27:45 Healthcare Requirements for Non-Lucrative Visa 29:23 Common Pitfalls in Moving to Spain 32:12 Cultural Adjustments and Expectations 36:46 Finding Your Rhythm in Spain 41:56 Building Community and Seeking Advice 45:12 The Importance of Learning Spanish 48:30 Resources for Moving to Spain 🎥 Video/Transcript – <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com/spain/podcast/what-is-life-in-spain-really-like"> https://www.expatfocus.com/spain/podcast/what-is-life-in-spain-really-like-for-expats</a> 📝 Show Notes Spain Revealed – <a href= "https://social.spainrevealed.com/i_IP">https://social.spainrevealed.com/i_IP</a> 👉 Follow Expat Focus here: RSS | <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com/feed">https://www.expatfocus.com/feed</a> YouTube | <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus">https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus</a> Podcast | <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast">https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast</a> LinkedIn Page | <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus">https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus</a> LinkedIn Group | <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267</a> X | <a href= "https://x.com/expatfocus">https://x.com/expatfocus</a> Facebook | <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus">https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus</a> Bluesky | <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social</a> Instagram | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus">https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus</a> TikTok | <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus">https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus</a> Mastodon | <a href= "https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus">https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus</a> Website | <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com">https://www.expatfocus.com</a>

What does moving to Spain really look like for non-EU nationals? And how can you tell if it's the right move for you? In this episode of the Expat Focus Podcast, James Blick, founder of Spain Revealed, joins host Carlie Bonavia to share what life in Spain is actually like — beyond the beaches and tapas. James explains why your vision for life in Spain matters more than the visa paperwork at the start, and how getting clear on your desired rhythm — your day-to-day pace and priorities — can make or break your relocation. He discusses lifestyle differences across regions, common misconceptions about Spanish life, popular visa options (including updates to the Digital Nomad Visa), and practical tips on choosing where to live, budgeting, and building community. Whether you're planning to retire early, work remotely, or simply embrace a slower lifestyle, this episode offers the clarity you need to move to Spain with confidence. #MoveToSpain #LivingInSpain #SpainRevealed #DigitalNomadVisa #ExpatLife #ExpatFocus 👉 Visit Expat Focus at https://www.expatfocus.com 00:00 Guest Introduction: James Blick 01:09 James' Journey to Spain 02:24 Founding Spain Revealed and Devour Tours 03:21 The Impact of the Pandemic and Pivot to Relocation 04:31 Top Nationalities Moving to Spain 06:12 Misunderstandings About Life in Spain 10:08 Choosing the Right Location in Spain 16:00 Key Considerations for Moving to Spain 19:57 Digital Nomad Visa Updates 27:21 Navigating Spanish Bureaucracy 27:45 Healthcare Requirements for Non-Lucrative Visa 29:23 Common Pitfalls in Moving to Spain 32:12 Cultural Adjustments and Expectations 36:46 Finding Your Rhythm in Spain 41:56 Building Community and Seeking Advice 45:12 The Importance of Learning Spanish 48:30 Resources for Moving to Spain 🎥 Video/Transcript – https://www.expatfocus.com/spain/podcast/what-is-life-in-spain-really-like-for-expats 📝 Show Notes Spain Revealed – https://social.spainrevealed.com/i_IP 👉 Follow Expat Focus here: RSS | https://www.expatfocus.com/feed YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus Podcast | https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast LinkedIn Page | https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus LinkedIn Group | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267 X | https://x.com/expatfocus Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus Mastodon | https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus Website | https://www.expatfocus.com

What does moving to Spain really look like for non-EU nationals? And how can you tell if it's the right move for you? In this episode of the Expat Focus Podcast, James Blick, founder of Spain Revealed, joins host Carlie Bonavia to share what life in Spain is actually like — beyond the beaches and tapas. James explains why your vision for life in Spain matters more than the visa paperwork at the start, and how getting clear on your desired rhythm — your day-to-day pace and priorities — can make or break your relocation. He discusses lifestyle differences across regions, common misconceptions about Spanish life, popular visa options (including updates to the Digital Nomad Visa), and practical tips on choosing where to live, budgeting, and building community. Whether you're planning to retire early, work remotely, or simply embrace a slower lifestyle, this episode offers the clarity you need to move to Spain with confidence. #MoveToSpain #LivingInSpain #SpainRevealed #DigitalNomadVisa #ExpatLife #ExpatFocus 👉 Visit Expat Focus at <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.expatfocus.com</a> 00:00 Guest Introduction: James Blick 01:09 James' Journey to Spain 02:24 Founding Spain Revealed and Devour Tours 03:21 The Impact of the Pandemic and Pivot to Relocation 04:31 Top Nationalities Moving to Spain 06:12 Misunderstandings About Life in Spain 10:08 Choosing the Right Location in Spain 16:00 Key Considerations for Moving to Spain 19:57 Digital Nomad Visa Updates 27:21 Navigating Spanish Bureaucracy 27:45 Healthcare Requirements for Non-Lucrative Visa 29:23 Common Pitfalls in Moving to Spain 32:12 Cultural Adjustments and Expectations 36:46 Finding Your Rhythm in Spain 41:56 Building Community and Seeking Advice 45:12 The Importance of Learning Spanish 48:30 Resources for Moving to Spain 🎥 Video/Transcript – <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com/spain/podcast/what-is-life-in-spain-really-like" rel="noopener noreferrer"> https://www.expatfocus.com/spain/podcast/what-is-life-in-spain-really-like-for-expats</a> 📝 Show Notes Spain Revealed – <a href="https://social.spainrevealed.com/i_IP" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://social.spainrevealed.com/i_IP</a> 👉 Follow Expat Focus here: RSS | <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com/feed" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.expatfocus.com/feed</a> YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus</a> Podcast | <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast</a> LinkedIn Page | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus</a> LinkedIn Group | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267</a> X | <a href="https://x.com/expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/expatfocus</a> Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus</a> Bluesky | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social</a> Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus</a> TikTok | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus</a> Mastodon | <a href="https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus</a> Website | <a href="https://www.expatfocus.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.expatfocus.com</a>

What Is Life In Spain Really Like For Expats?

In this episode we speak to Robin Pascoe of ExpatExpert.com about the joys and challenges of expat parenting. Robin is a well known expat author who aims to help families make the most of living, working and raising children abroad. Robin's books are used by international school communities, global mobility practitioners, relocation specialists and traveling spouses worldwide and we're delighted to have her on the show!

In this episode we speak to Robin Pascoe of ExpatExpert.com about the joys and challenges of expat parenting. Robin is a well known expat author who aims to help families make the most of living, working and raising children abroad. Robin's books are used by international school communities, global mobility practitioners, relocation specialists and traveling spouses worldwide and we're delighted to have her on the show!

Robin Pascoe of ExpatExpert.com

We speak to Michael Barrett, an American expat who has settled in France and now runs the blog AmericanExpatinFrance.com to help other expats. This interview gives us a unique insight into the problems and differences between the US and France as well as the benefits of living in another culture.

We speak to Michael Barrett, an American expat who has settled in France and now runs the blog AmericanExpatinFrance.com to help other expats. This interview gives us a unique insight into the problems and differences between the US and France as well as the benefits of living in another culture.

Michael Barrett of AmericanExpatinFrance.com

In this podcast we talk to Oliver Heslop to get his expert advice on expat UK taxation matters.

In this podcast we talk to Oliver Heslop to get his expert advice on expat UK taxation matters.

UK Expat Tax Specialist Oliver Heslop

We talk to expat author, blogger and Expat Focus columnist Toni Hargis about her writing career and what it takes to make a living in the world of expatriate books and blogs as a British expat living in the USA.

We talk to expat author, blogger and Expat Focus columnist Toni Hargis about her writing career and what it takes to make a living in the world of expatriate books and blogs as a British expat living in the USA.

Expat Author and Blogger Toni Hargis

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