Abroad & Co.
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAbroad & Co. is a podcast designed for millennials intent on seeing the world, ditching the status quo and becoming a global citizen.
Join host Candace Salter, (East-coast girl turned London/Shanghai expat) every week as she gets candid with expats around the globe, sharing their stories & realities of living abroad. Every episode our guests discuss everything from travel & culture, social commentary, and actionable advice to start your living your best life, wherever that takes you.
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40: How to Explore London Like a Local
August 24, 2021 12:41 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBBefore I moved to London in 2016 I would religiously follow people online that inspired me to pursue life across the pond. And today is a total 360 moment—because I’m interviewing one of those people! Tune in to hear how Jess Dante, an American expat, entrepreneur, and all around boss woman inspires thousands upon thousands of travelers across the world to see London in a way they never did before. Enjoy!
39: Finding Your Niche in Travel
July 23, 2021 12:46 - 30 minutes - 69.8 MBWhen it comes to travel, we all kind of fall into a niche. Whether that’s solo travel, budget travel, foodie travel or hey, all three. But what about when that niche is underrepresented? Today I’m talking to Jeff Jenkins aka 'Chubby Diaries' about making a difference in the world and in your niche one piece of content at a time. If you’ve ever wondered how to discover your people online, find your seat at the table and find the best food when you travel (every time!) you’re definitely going t...
38: How to Build a Life Abroad
June 29, 2021 11:04 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MBWhen we think about life abroad, we don’t always think about all the steps it took to get there. And more than that, the journey from navigating your first few months in a completely new country to building a life overseas that you love. Today I’m talking to Laura Peruchi, an extraordinary woman, content creator and journalist who took a chance on adventure to move to the city of her dreams (and make a business out of it). Enjoy!
37: The Truth About Dealing with Grief & Travel
June 09, 2021 13:06 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MBWe don’t decide when we lose someone, but we do decide how we move forward. Today’s guest, Charlotte of @travelingblackwidow is an extraordinary woman, talking about a topic that’s not always discussed in this space—how to travel after a loss. If you’ve ever experienced grief, heartbreak or any kind of loss, this episode is for you (but don’t worry, there’s plenty of laughs too). Enjoy!
36: How to Combine Entrepreneurship & Travel
May 21, 2021 10:28 - 38 minutes - 88.5 MBLife’s a bit tricky when you have two passions. Do you pursue one or the other? Or better yet, how do you combine the two? Well, today’s guest figured it out, tune in to hear how Konrad Waliszewski turned his love for travel and entrepreneurship into one of the coolest travel startups of our time. Enjoy!
35: Becoming Parisian with My Parisian Life
May 05, 2021 12:30 - 26 minutes - 60.5 MBIt’s one thing to love a city, but it’s another to turn your love for that city into a business, especially...when you didn’t plan to move there in the first place! Tune in to hear my chat with one of Paris’s top travel bloggers, Yanique of My Parisian Life. From getting over the fears of learning a new language to how to get in alignment and find your passion and purpose, this episode is one you do not want to miss. Enjoy!
34: How to Live Life in Color
April 08, 2021 09:53 - 31 minutes - 73 MBIt's not every day you get to chat with the most colorful traveler on Instagram. Tune in to today's episode with Yishyene of Small Crazy — talking about all things following your love for travel, practical tips for creating your own path, how to speak up and speak out, and the journey to living life in color. Enjoy!
33: How to be a Conscious Traveller
March 11, 2021 08:24 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBWhen travel gets back to normal, the world definitely won't be traveling the same. From sustainability to intersectionality, tune in to hear this far and wide conversation with travel photographer and blogger — Erin Outdoors — on how we can all be more conscious travellers in 2021 and beyond.
32: Moving Abroad 101
February 25, 2021 12:23 - 34 minutes - 79 MBIn the online world of expat life and 'digital nomadness' the life of someone living the dream of travel and working online can seem a bit...ambiguous. From L.A to London to Germany, tune in to learn how to legitimately establish a life abroad and build wealth along the way with Vanessa of Wander Onwards. Enjoy!
31: Starting a New Life in Italy
February 10, 2021 13:47 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBWhat if your love of travel took you all the way to Italy? Milan to be exact. If you've ever wanted to move abroad, start a new path, or just be transported to the streets of Italy, tune in and add a little 'Dolce Vita' to your day with none other than Thea of Doing Italy. Enjoy!
30: Traveling with Kids 101
January 27, 2021 10:54 - 38 minutes - 88.2 MBFor many of us, it wasn’t until we hit adulthood that we really dipped into the world of travel. But what if you were jet-setting the globe…since you were 12 months old. And what if you wrote a book about it...at seven years old? Tune in to hear how this mom and son duo are navigating the globe, one country (and book) at a time.
29: The Future of Travel Marketing
January 13, 2021 10:39 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MBWith the events of 2020, the world of travel continues to be full of uncertainty. But one thing's for sure — travel will make a comeback. Tune in to hear how our guest molded a career in travel and how the industry as a whole can do better for the future, especially when it comes to marketing. Enjoy!
28: Becoming a Travel Entrepreneur
December 30, 2020 00:29 - 29 minutes - 68.7 MBLet’s face it, the world of a travel blogger can sometimes be….mysterious. Free trips around the world, working on your laptop at a beach somewhere you can barely pronounce, and somehow making a full-time income doing something that is arguably the world’s best activity — travel. Well, today I’m talking to full-time travel blogger, Somto Seeks and digging deep on the behind the scenes of entrepreneurship and travel. Enjoy!
27: Your Ultimate Guide to Travel Hacking
December 16, 2020 09:43 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MBThere’s only one thing better than travel, and that my friends, is free travel. Tune in to learn all about travel hacking and how to save money on travel like never before. Enjoy!
26: How to Travel Post-2020
December 01, 2020 21:26 - 53 minutes - 122 MBIf you love to travel, you may or may not have had one (or dozens) of adventures you’ve had to put on hold this year. Well, if that’s you I am so excited to share today's episode all about navigating your travels post-COVID with the top UK travel bloggers, Hand Luggage Only. Enjoy!
25: How to be a Global Citizen
November 17, 2020 17:05 - 43 minutes - 98.6 MBSince the start of the 21st century "global citizen" has become a bit of a buzzword. But what does it really mean? And how can we create a lifestyle that truly combines living in new places and learning about new cultures with everything we do in life. Tune into my chat with fashion maven and travel writer Nneya Richards to learn how to truly live the life of a global citizen. Enjoy!
24: Creating Your Dream Job 101
October 29, 2020 07:54 - 40 minutes - 93.4 MBWhat if you could monetize your love for travel? Well, in today's world, you can! Today I'm talking to Alle Pierce who left her dream job as an Emmy-Award Winning Reporter to create her dream job in travel. Tune in to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly of creating your dream career...on your terms. Enjoy!
23: The World of Luxury Travel Writing
October 14, 2020 05:21 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBIf you could have any job in the world, what would it be? If it involves anything with being paid to travel, you’re in the right place. Tune in to my chat with luxury travel writer Travis Levius to hear all about his journey and how to turn your love of writing and travel into a paycheck. Enjoy!
22: The Art of Solo Female Travel
September 30, 2020 07:28 - 24 minutes - 55 MBThere’s something about taking your first solo trip that makes you feel limitless. From navigating a new country on your own to collecting some very interesting hostel stories, there’s a magic to it. Tune in to my chat with Anne to hear how to conquer your first solo trip, safety tips, ethical travel, and her new book for solo female travelers, Passport Ready. Enjoy!
21: The Road to Travel Blogging
September 15, 2020 07:48 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MBWe’ve all heard stories of people going full time with their passions, but have you ever wondered how? Tune into my chat with Christina of Happy to Wander on what it’s like to leave your life behind in Canada to become a travel time travel blogger in Munich. Enjoy!
20: Getting Your Degree Abroad 101
September 01, 2020 17:15 - 51 minutes - 117 MBEveryone knows a few months studying abroad is a once in a lifetime experience. But what if it was your entire education? Today I chatted with Paulina, Founder, and CEO of Friesland Collective, a company connecting US students with UK universities about combining your higher education with travel, making your international dreams happen, and seeing the world along the way. Enjoy!
Episode 19: The Future of Remote Work
August 19, 2020 21:02 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBWhat would it be like to work from anywhere? On your terms of course. Tune in to my chat with remote work expert and entrepreneur, Andrea of "It's a Travel O.D" and learn how to find opportunity and create a lifestyle of location independence.
19: The Future of Remote Work
August 19, 2020 21:02 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBWhat would it be like to work from anywhere? On your terms of course. Tune in to my chat with remote work expert and entrepreneur, Andrea of "It's a Travel O.D" and learn how to find opportunity and create a lifestyle of location independence.
18: 5 Life-Changing Lessons from Travelers
August 12, 2020 18:48 - 10 minutes - 23.4 MBAs season 1 comes to a close I thought I'd round up all the nuggets of wisdom we've learned from Abroad & Co. guests over the year. With further ado here are 5 life-changing lessons from travelers to take into the rest of 2020. Enjoy!
17: Lessons of a Solo Traveler
July 27, 2020 16:28 - 35 minutes - 80.8 MBWhat have you missed most about travel? The new tastes, sounds, and smells of foreign countries? Meeting new people? Or maybe the simple feeling of conquering your first solo trip. Join my chat with Efia, author, and content creator on all things solo travel, mindset and finding opportunities amidst 2020.
16: How to Start a New Life Abroad
July 13, 2020 14:01 - 32 minutes - 74.7 MBWhen Sarah found out her linage tie to Italian roots, it didn't take long for her to jump on a plane and figure out how to move to Europe, permanently. Fast-forward to present-day and Sarah has globetrotted across the E.U, now calling the U.K home as an American expat with an award-winning travel podcast. Today I chatted with Sarah about her ancestral visas process, how to start a podcast, solo travel, and make a new start across the globe.
15: Life as a Full-Time Content Creator
June 29, 2020 05:01 - 44 minutes - 101 MBAward-winning content creators Eulanda and Omo started "Hey Dip Your Toes In" (HDYTI) with a vision for combining their love of food & travel online. Now, they're sharing their love of food, travel & culture with thousands of foodies and travelers around the world. Today I chatted with Eulanda, who also happens to be an American turned Londoner about all things travel, the content creation world, and practical steps for making your dreams become a reality, wherever they take you.
14: The Power of a Second Language with Smarter Korean
June 01, 2020 06:14 - 18 minutes - 41.5 MBGrowing up through dysfunction in L.A, Nate moved to Korea at the age of 18 and never looked back. Fast-forward to starting the first black-owned Korean school and Nate is teaching us all the power of language and travel through his company, SmarterKorean. Tune in to hear how to get the most out of a second language and it's opportunities to take you across the globe.
Episode 13: From Study Abroader to Multi-Million Dollar Business
May 18, 2020 14:46 - 40 minutes - 92.8 MBFrom humble beginnings in Canada to a multi-million dollar travel business, Bianca Gignac took her love of Italy and passion for travel experiences (not just a tourist to-do list) and turned it into the company The Italian Fix, a boutique tour company, providing intimate local and transformative travel experiences from Florence and beyond. Every woman with a business dream, especially travel-related should give this episode a listen! Be sure to head to abroadandco.com for all the resources f...
13: From Study Abroader to Multi-Million Dollar Business
May 18, 2020 14:46 - 40 minutes - 92.8 MBFrom humble beginnings in Canada to a multi-million dollar travel business, Bianca Gignac took her love of Italy and passion for travel experiences (not just a tourist to-do list) and turned it into the company The Italian Fix, a boutique tour company, providing intimate local and transformative travel experiences from Florence and beyond. Every woman with a business dream, especially travel-related should give this episode a listen!
12: Starting a Remote Business with Diversified Life Abroad
March 02, 2020 13:03 - 40 minutes - 93.7 MBAfter a short few years in the cubical John & Imani both knew it was time for a change. It just so happened that change would be in India, roadtripping the US or anywhere else they pleased as they formed their location-independent business, Diversified Life Abroad, a travel planning agency designed to take the brain space out of travel to make room for what matters.
11: Dealing with Crisis Abroad: Coronavirus
February 17, 2020 16:02 - 37 minutes - 85.8 MBAs an expat it's important to shed the sometimes harsh reality of this lifestyle. Today we are going to talk a bit about the global crisis that is the Coronavirus, the effect it will have on the world, the economy, and the future of China and expat life. Tune in to hear a very candid discussion about a situation that affects travelers around the world.
10: Getting Your Masters in Finland
February 17, 2020 15:48 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MBThe study abroad hack of adulthood? Getting your Masters abroad! In this episode, Dana talks to me about a place called Helsinki, moving to Finland, the secrets of Finnish culture and how to get the courage to do your Masters halfway across the world.
9: The Millennial in Japan
February 03, 2020 12:40 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBIn 2018 Stephen graduated with a Masters in Engineering. With a 9-5 waiting for him, he decided to ditch the status quo and start his job hunt in Japan, without knowing any Japanese. So, how is he doing it? Tune in to hear me talk to Stephen all about chasing your dreams halfway across the world.
8: On Being a Flight Attendant
January 21, 2020 09:53 - 15 minutes - 36.3 MBOne of the first jobs that comes to mind when thinking about how to combine your career with travel is....a flight attendant. It's one of those jobs everyone becomes curious about at some point in their life, at least travel bugs like me. And when you see photos of them from what seems like 5 new countries a week, you want to find out, are you guys hiring? Tune in to hear me chat to Shantelle about all the ins and outs of making your living in the sky!
7: Turning Spanish Into a Business with SpanishandGo
January 07, 2020 05:35 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MBHow's your Spanish? Well, if you asked Jim a couple of years ago he would've said he could get by with ordering a "cerveza por favor". Fast-forward to moving to Mexico, meeting his partner May and traveling the world with their business SpanishandGo and his answer might be a bit different now. In this episode, I talk to Jim and May about how to learn languages the smart way, why more Americans are moving to Mexico, starting a language business abroad and so much more!
6: DM's for Expats and Becoming a Fulbright Scholar
December 23, 2019 19:22 - 27 minutes - 49.9 MBWhat if you got paid to live abroad? Well, that's exactly what Sojo did when she moved to Rioja, Spain. When she's not studying and working around the world she's giving us foodies the best spots to travel, eat, and live your best life on her blog Sojournies. In this episode we talk about how to meet travelers in the DM's, teaching in Spain, and finding opportunities to live abroad.
5: Traveling for the Gram & Expat Life in Your 20's
December 09, 2019 14:56 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MBWhen's the last time you graduated college, sold all your belongings and moved to Europe with $5000? For Joelle, it was a Tuesday. In this episode, I'm talking to web designer and girl boss entrepreneur by day and traveler by...every other day, Joelle Riding! Tune in to hear us talk about young expat life, the truth about our generation and social media when it comes to travel, trekking through South Africa, Europe and South America, how to travel in your hometown and so much more!
4: How do Taxes Work Abroad??
November 21, 2019 02:42 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBWhen Nathalie traded Silicon Valley for the Austrian Mountains, taxes were the LAST thing she wanted to worry about. Well, like any San Francisco entrepreneur, she built a tech company. Solving the biggest question of every American abroad. How the HECK do taxes work? Well, thankfully with MyExpatTaxes filing abroad can take as little as 30 minutes! Giving you more time to enjoy living la vida expat. In this episode, we talk about work/life balance in Europe, being a woman in tech, the best t...
3: How to Find Your Dream Job
November 21, 2019 02:17 - 49 minutes - 113 MBWhat if Monday's were your FAVORITE day of the week? Well, today I'm talking to Dalan Vanderpool, Panama-expat, financial advisor, and expert career coach, showing you how to look forward to every day of your professional life. When he's not speaking decent Spanish, he's teaching professionals around the world to stop living for the weekend and find their perfect career path. The value in this episode is unreal! Tune in to hear the six questions you need to answer to find your dream job, buil...
2: American Stereotypes and Avocado Toast
November 21, 2019 01:47 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MBBeijing anyone? When he's not starring in Chinese commercials or running global campaigns, you'll find Kevin Cook, aka Monkey Abroad adventuring around China, sharing his experiences on his popular travel blog monkeyabroad.com. In this episode we talk about how to capitalize on your time abroad, living in the American bubble, and of course, avocado toast.
Episode 2: American Stereotypes and Avocado Toast
November 21, 2019 01:47 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MBThis post may contain affiliate links. See our affiliate disclaimer here. Dallas/Beijing "The expat life has taught me to just, be humble. The more you travel, and the more you see things, the more you're going to realize how lucky you are to be able to travel." - Kevin Cook |Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Google Play | When I decided to move to Shanghai, let's just say my Mandarin was…struggling. Which lead me to Kevin Cook, aka Monkey Abroad, an Amer...
1: From World Bank to Lost in Japan
November 21, 2019 01:35 - 32 minutes - 74 MBSometimes the travel bug makes you book the flight. And sometimes, it makes you move halfway across the world and never look back. Potato, Potáto. In this episode, I'm talking to expat, online entrepreneur, and Youtuber Jasmine, aka Enlightize, sharing her adventures of living in a foreign country and starting an online business. Tune in to hear how Jasmine went from writing speeches for world leaders to traveling the world, the secrets of Japan and so much more!
About Your Host
November 21, 2019 00:34 - 4 minutes - 9.39 MBIn this pre-launch episode, I'm spilling the goods on my own expat story and what to expect from the show. Stay tuned! Be sure to for your daily dose of travel and expat life! Take care!
Episode 1: From World Bank to Lost in Japan
October 18, 2019 23:56This post may contain affiliate links. See our affiliate disclaimer here. Maryland/Japan “Every day is the best day of my life because I live each day thinking if I was to die today, would I be happy with it?” - Jasmine Elightize | Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Google Play From a young age, Jasmine has always been interested in travel, languages, and entrepreneurship. With a multilingual and traveling grandmother, and parents who knew her travel bug...
Behind The Show
October 02, 2019 20:41 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBHi guys! In this pre-season episode I'm sharing a bit about my passion behind the show. From an early obsession with British rom-coms to leaving America behind to pursue a life in London and now China, I'm obsessed with all things #youngexpat. I want to redefine what it means to be young and abroad. When you think of a typical young traveler the image of a frugal backpacker, au pair or bartender is usually close behind. But what about the young expat community? The people that left the US fo...