In this episode of Expats Exposed, we explore the small but powerful cultural differences that shape everyday life abroad. From unexpected routines to subtle social customs, it’s often the tiny details that reveal the most about a country. I also share reflections from two people living in different countriesas they describe the daily habits that surprised them the most. If you’ve ever experienced culture shock or those “wait… what?” moments overseas, this episode will resonate.

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Since living abroad, has your idea of “home” changed? In this episode of Expats Exposed, we explore how moving to another country reshapes identity, belonging, and emotional attachment to place. Is home a physical location, the people we love, or simply a feeling we carry within us? I also share reflections from two people living in different countries who explain how their concept of home has evolved. If you’re an expat, digital nomad, immigrant, or someone dreaming of moving abroad, this conversation will resonate deeply.

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Does moving abroad fix a mid-life crisis—or just change how it looks?
In this episode of Expats Exposed, we explore how mid-life crises really show up and what happens when you move countries in the middle of one. Through honest stories about career, identity, and meaning, we ask whether changing places leads to real change—or simply reveals what was already there.

Keywords: midlife crisis, moving abroad, expat life, personal growth, life transitions, expat podcast

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What motivates people to move abroad and become expats? In this episode of Expats Exposed, we explore the real reasons behind living abroad, international relocation, and starting a new life in another country. I listen to friends answering the question “What pushed you to pack your bags and move abroad?” and reflect on their stories using my own experience living in multiple countries. From travel and adventure to career changes and personal growth, this episode uncovers the push and pull factors that drive people to leave home and embrace expat life.For videos about life in different countries, interviews with expats, and travel guides, go to www.youtube.com/readygoexpat

Have you ever arrived in a city and thought: I think I could settle down here?

Now, if you are someone who has traveled or lived in many different countries, thinking about when to settle down and choosing that place is not an easy decision.

On the other hand, if you are someone who lives in your hometown or in another city nearby and got roots there with family and friends, then thinking about moving to a different place and settling down there might be scary.

So, when is the right time to settle down and how can we make sure we picked the right place?

In this episode, I'll go through a list of important factors to consider when choosing a place to settle down.

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😎 About me: I'm Eduardo Santos. I was born in Brazil, but I have lived in Argentina, China, and Colombia. I've been living in Bogotá, Colombia since October 2021. I work fully remote as an English teacher, and I moved to Colombia because I wanted to explore this beautiful country and improve my Spanish. So far, I've been having a great time here, and I wish to stay in Colombia for a very long time.

There are plenty of travel destinations around the world that are worth a long plane ride. But there are also some cities and tourist attractions you wish you hadn't visited.

From attractions to cities, the website Insider came up with 20 travel destinations that are overrated because of cost, crowds, pollution, or otherwise.

In this episode, I'll go through this list for the first time and react to it, either agreeing or disagreeing.

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Here is the original article from The Insider.

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😎 About me: I'm Eduardo Santos. I was born in Brazil, but I have lived in Argentina, China, and Colombia. I've been living in Bogotá,  Colombia since October 2021. I work fully remote as an English teacher, and I moved to Colombia because I wanted to explore this beautiful country and improve my Spanish. So far, I've been having a great time here, and I wish to stay in Colombia for a very long time.

What is Reverse Culture Shock and why it might be worse than Culture Shock? In this episode, I invited Nicki Post to talk about her experience moving back to the USA after living years abroad. Nicki and I discuss what it feels like to go back to our countries and how to deal with things when it doesn't feel exactly like "home" anymore. 

Nicki has been traveling around the world for 20 years and right now she is in her favorite place in the world: Buenos Aires in Argentina. While she plans to make Buenos Aires her base for the next several years, she also hopes to dive deep into Argentina to see and know as much as possible.

You can check Nicki's adventures on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nickipoststravelstuff 

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😎 About me: I'm Eduardo Santos. I was born in Brazil, but I have lived in Argentina, China, and Colombia. I've been living in Bogotá,  Colombia since October 2021. I work fully remote as an English teacher, and I moved to Colombia because I wanted to explore this beautiful country and improve my Spanish. So far, I've been having a great time here, and I wish to stay in Colombia for a very long time.

Ferran moved from Barcelona to Warsaw in Poland at the end of 2022. In this episode, he talks about his experience living in Poland in 2023 compared to a couple of years ago. Apart from living in Warsaw, Ferran has also spent time in Lublin and Krakow. 

He shares his thoughts on what it is like to make friends, get around, and rent prices. He also mentions the cost of living, job opportunities, and why Poland is a good option for digital nomads and remote workers.

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😎 About me: I'm Eduardo Santos. I was born in Brazil, but I have lived in Argentina, China, and Colombia. I've been living in Bogotá, Colombia since October 2021. I work fully remote as an English teacher, and I moved to Colombia because I wanted to explore this beautiful country and improve my Spanish. So far, I've been having a great time here and I wish to stay in Colombia for a very long time.

Particularly popular with young professionals, Berlin has a lot to offer someone looking to move to a city with a strong economy, good job prospects and plenty of culture and nightlife. Rodrigo Catão shares his experience living in Berlin with his family. In this episode, we cover topics such as:

- The importance of speaking German;

- Challenges living in Germany;

- Can Germans speak English?;

- How diverse is Berlin?;

- How friendly are the Berliners?;

- Life in Germany vs. Brazil;

- Cost of living in Berlin;

- Tips for foreigners moving to Germany;

- How is Germany post Brexit?.

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Buenos Aires is a hot spot for those who love music, food, dancing, and just all-around beautiful, warm, and friendly people. 

In this episode, I talked to Nati, who lived for 7 years in the capital of Argentina. We will cover topics such as:

- Challenges of living in Buenos Aires;

- Cost of Living;

- Different exchange rates and high inflation;

- What she misses about living in Argentina;

- Why she decided to leave;

- Tips for foreigners thinking about moving to Argentina.

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