The Expat Pod

Title: The Expat Pod: Andrew Esdale

Subtitle: Teaching English in China

Episode Number: 38

Release Date: [08/04/2024]

Duration: [00:57:26]

Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into teaching English abroad in China and Qatar, finding love in a foreign country and navigating international travel during Covid-19.

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00:00 Intro

1:00 Getting There

12:52 Being There

48:08 Review

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Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers! 

Quick Fire Questions: Ceyda Ayran Chats About moving from Turkey to Sweden and Living Life Globally

Living Abroad Lightning Round:

00:00 Intro

00:42. What is your favourite place you've lived?

01:07. What is your favourite international food?

02:19. What is your favourite international tradition?

03:41. What is your favourite thing about living abroad?

04:42 . What is your best homesickness remedy? 

06:07. What is the hardest thing about living abroad?

07:32. What is the best phrase you're learnt whilst living abroad?

09:00. What is the best way to make friends abroad? 

10:12. What is the best thing to do in your new city?

11:12. What is your best expat life hack?

About Ceyda Ayran:

Ceyda moved from Turkey to Sweden when her husband was offered the opportunity to work in Sweden. Not having work confirmed for herself, she took the leap with him and through a couple of setbacks Ceyda was able to push through attending private Swedish lessons and many networking events to eventually land a job and settle in Gothenburg.

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Title: The Expat Pod: Ceyda Ayran

Subtitle: Starting a new life in Sweden

Episode Number: 37

Release Date: [18/03/2024]

Duration: [01:06:23]

Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into building a life in Sweden with Ceyda Ayran. Ceyda is an expert in international translation and has spent time living in Germany for her studies. She moved to Sweden with her husband when he was offered the opportunity to work abroad leaving her with the need to find her own purpose whilst in Sweden.

Join us as Ceyda shares her story about learning language, and navigating the social environment of Sweden. Please also find Ceyda on Linkedin with the following link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceydaayran/

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00:00 Intro

01:34 Getting There

17:44 Being There

44:54 Review

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If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat.

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers! 

QFQ: Ana Fachardo Chats About leaving Brazil for a life in Sweden and Living Life Globally

Living Abroad Lightning Round:

00:00. Intro

00:44. What is your favourite place you've lived?

01:55. What is your favourite international food?

02:33. What is your favourite international tradition?

03:16. What is your favourite thing about living abroad?

03:35. What is your best homesickness remedy? 

04:34. What is the hardest thing about living abroad?

04:56. What is the best phrase you're learnt whilst living abroad?

05:13. What is the best way to make friends abroad? 

05:58. What is the best thing to do in your new city?

07:01. What is your best expat life hack?

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Title: The Expat Pod: Ana Fachardo

Subtitle: From Brazillian Summer to Swedish Winter

Episode Number: 36

Release Date: [11/03/2024]

Duration: [00:41:39]

Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the experience of leaving Brazil for work in Sweden with Ana Fachardo.

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00:00 Intro

00:45 Getting There

12:35 Being There

32:46 Review

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If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat.

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my guests a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers!

Title: The Expat Pod: Xenia

Subtitle: Leaving Russia for Western Europe

Episode Number: 35

Release Date: 04/03/2024

Duration: 1:03:01

Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into leaving Russia for opportunities to work.

Xenia shares about the difficulties finding work as a young woman in Russia, her incredible journey has taken her to many countries and she finds herself settled in The Netherlands, where she was able to leverage her knowledge of Russian language to be a strength for her to work.

"My name is Xenia, I am a Dutch-based photographer, minimalist and eco-warrior. Ever since I got my Master's degree in sustainable development, I have been incredibly interested in recycling and waste management. I am a poet at heart, very empathic and passionate. My hobbies are learning languages, photography and travelling."

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00:00 Intro

01:05 Getting There

23:24 Being There

52:15 Review

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If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat.

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my guests a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers! 

Quick Fire Questions: Steve Cowgill a British expat living in Muscat, Oman.

Steve started his professional career in Manchester, England, before being given the option to explore life working abroad. He chose to look at the Middle East as his new home on an initial short-term stay, but 10 years later he has set some roots down with a family and a great career.

Living Abroad Lightning Round:

00:00. What is your favourite place you've lived?

00:43. What is your favourite international food?

01:20. What is your favourite international tradition?

02:42. What is your favourite thing about living abroad?

03:36. What is your best homesickness remedy? 

04:18. What is the hardest thing about living abroad?

04:49. What is the best phrase you've learnt whilst living abroad?

05:02. What is the best way to make friends abroad? 

05:53. What is the best thing to do in your new city?

06:30. What is your best expat life hack?

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Title: The Expat Pod: Stephen Cowgill

Subtitle: Moving to Oman from Manchester

Episode Number: 34

Release Date: [26/02/2024]

Duration: [00:55:21]

Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast where we explore the ins and outs of living abroad, embracing new cultures, and navigating life as an expat. I'm your host, James Doran, and today, we're diving into the life of Stephen Cowgill, a man who has lived in Oman for over 10 years.

Come share in his stories of experiencing Muslim traditions, and the generosity and openness of the culture and people in Oman for a western expat.

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00:00 Intro

00:39 Getting There

11:58 Being There

41:40 Review

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If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat.

Welcome to another instalment of the Quick Fire Questions derivative of the podcast. In this shorter format, I ask my quest a handful of questions to which they share a quick answer in order to hopefully inspire some future expats to follow in their footsteps or at the very least be entertained by some of the great answers! 

Quick Fire Questions: Meleknur Alevcan is an incredible traveller living in Russia, Sweden, the USA and her home country of Turkey.

Melek is also an incredibly successful psycologist who is able to share her incredible insights into dealing with emotional issues whilst living abroad and ways to prevent them from occuring.

Living Abroad Lightning Round:

00:00. What is your favourite place you've lived?

01:06. What is your favourite international food?

02:51. What is your favourite international tradition?

04:05. What is your favourite thing about living abroad?

04:40. What is your best homesickness remedy? 

05:22. What is the hardest thing about living abroad?

06:35. What is the best phrase you've learnt whilst living abroad?

06:50. What is the best way to make friends abroad? 

07:31. What is the best thing to do in your new city?

08:33. What is your best expat life hack?

Connect with Us:

Subscribe to our podcast!

Share your favourite expat stories on social media using #QuickFireAbroad