Expats Exposed

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.

For videos about life in different countries, interviews with expats, and travel guides, go to www.youtube.com/readygoexpat 

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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 

Follow her on Instagram and check out her Travel Blog as well. 

For videos about life in different countries, interviews with expats, and travel guides, go to www.youtube.com/readygoexpat 

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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.

For videos about life in different countries, interviews with expats, and travel guides, go to www.youtube.com/readygoexpat 

😊 Don't forget to rate this podcast!

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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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Can you believe it is December 2021? I can't. These last two years have been crazy, and I think we are all dying to go to a different country and not have to wear a mask, take a PCR test before flying, or travel with a mask during an entire flight. But it is what it is.

In this episode, I talk about my first impressions living in Bogotá, Colombia. I have been to other cities like Medellín, but I am based in Bogotá right now. To be honest, I didn't know much about Colombia before I moved here, and I am just impressed with the amount of things this country has to offer. From a very rich cuisine to a recent history full of conflicts, this country has become one of the hottest travel destinations in Latin America. And if you think you know it all because you have watched a Netflix show about Colombia's recent history, then I will ask you to listen to the whole episode. Colombia is much more than its recent history.

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I have been learning Spanish recently and some Spanish TV shows have helped me a lot. I love not only the Spanish language but the culture as well. Here are my Top 5 Shows in Spanish and why I love each one of them.

5. El Club or The Club (Mexico)

4. El Juego de las Llaves or The Game of Keys (Mexico)

3. La Casa de Papel or Money Heist (Spain)

2.  La Casa de las Flores or The House of Flowers (Mexico)

1. Elite (Spain)

It's a great way to improve your Spanish and learn new vocabulary and improve your pronunciation.

What other shows should I have included here?

Mexico City attracts tourists and expats from around the globe. The city's rich culture and fascinating history make it an excellent vacation spot. You'll find great food, world class museums, interesting archaeological sites, stunning architecture, ubiquitous art, gorgeous green spaces and varied cultural offerings.

In this episode, I talked to the Colombian Daniel Montaña, who has been living in Mexico City for the past three months. Daniel is my Spanish teacher, and I absolutely love having classes with him. If you also want to have Spanish classes with Daniel, you can click on the link below for his iTalki profile. 

Register through this link and get $10 off: https://italki.com/i/reft/GBbGbB/GBbGbB/spanish?hl=es 

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

- How Daniel went from Colombia to Mexico;

- First impressions of Mexico;

- Authentic Mexican food;

- How safe is Mexico City?;

- The museums in Mexico City;

- The expat community in Mexico;

- Friendly and welcoming Mexicans;

- What should you visit in Mexico?;

- The Day of the Dead;

- Being LGBTQIA+ in Mexico;

- Cost of Living in Mexico City;

- Top 5 tourist attractions in Mexico City;

- Advice for people who want to visit or move to Mexico City.

For videos about life in different countries, interviews with expats, and travel guides, go to Ready Go! Expat

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Food is an important aspect of any country's culture. But what country's cuisine would make it to your top 5? Thinking about that, I came up with my own personal list. This top 5 is solely based on my own personal preferences, but it would be great to know what your top 5 would be. 

Happy Middle of the Week!

Don't forget to come back here on Friday for the longer episode of the podcast.

For videos about life in different countries, interviews with expats, and travel guides, go to Ready Go! Expat

Follow us on Instagram @readygoexpat

If you want to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee.

For business inquiries and sponsorships, send me an email: [email protected]