In this episode, we reflect on how we’ve lived & worked together as a couple for almost 10 years, without having (too many) arguments. We outline the 7 principles and hacks that ensure we stay sane and happy. NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want … Read more
In this episode, we talk to the amazing Mayaan & Gal from Smoozitive who specialise in helping people take that first scary step from comfortable home life to a strange, exciting and brand new world as a Nomad or Ex-pat. Join us as we talk about belonging, making friends, reverse ex-patting (where you go back … Read more
We’ve recently fucked up a bit. We normally do quite a bit of research on the area we’re going to live before committing to a longer (3 weeks or more) rental, but this time we did not, and it’s bitten us in the arse (quite literally for our poor dog peanut who was attacked this … Read more
Transcription Please note, that this transcription is automatically created, so it may not be perfect! AlHello and welcome to a Sideways Life podcast. This is episode 70. I’m out. LeanneI’m Leanne. AlAnd hello. Welcome back. Well, I suppose we say welcome back to Us, haven’t we? LeanneWelcome back, Al. AlWelcome back. Leanne. Even though I’ve … Read more
Meet Hugues Bureau & Random (the dog). We had a great chat about: Travelling around Europe on a motorbike with a dog What friends and family think of his adventure Most beautiful places to ride a bike in the Balkans And much more. Sorry about the slight hiss – I think I messed up our … Read more
Melissa Paul is very cool for a number of reasons: As we said, the first person to be granted the new DN visa in Croatia She runs the most popular FB group in Istria for ex-pats and Digital Nomads She rescues cats She’s got a great story Even if you don’t intend to live in … Read more
In this episode we talk about: – Top European cities for winter getaways – Our favourite Christmas markets in Europe (including one that you may not have heard of) – Current COVID travel restrictions to those markets (check before you book tho!) If you do end up going somewhere we recommend, tag us into your … Read more
Looking for an Autumn city break in Europe? We’ve been to 159 towns & cities in the last 10 years and, naturally, we belie that we know the best places! In this episode, we count down (quite literally!) the top 6 places to choose for an autumnal city break. So what are you waiting for? … Read more
Worried about living abroad with children? What could go wrong? Will it have a negative effect on your family? Don’t ask us – we don’t have kids! But our guest Yuliya does. Listen as she gives a brutally honest account of living the ex-pat (and digital nomad) life with a 3-year-old daughter. Oh, and go … Read more
We’re gonna be really honest on this episode and explain exactly what it costs to live abroad. We talk about: Cost of rent & bills How to find cheaper long-term accommodation The cost of driving a UK car abroad What we do about healthcare Let’s get cracking! Resources mentioned: Safetywing.com for emergency medical insurance Cigna … Read more
