Big Dreams. Bold Moves.
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsHear from expat families and experts around the world. Learn how to get visas, make money, find jobs and resettle abroad. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what everyday life with kids is really like in different countries, and get the answers you need to go from day dreaming to international move making...
Because life is too short to settle!
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My Family's Next Bold Move!
February 06, 2020 13:53 - 20 minutes - 19 MBMy family is saying “auf Wiedersehen” to Germany, and making our next bold move! In this episode you will hear where in the world we are headed next, how we made our big dream come true, and how we made our previous bold moves abroad happen. ASK ME ANYTHING Check out The Secret on AMAZON (this is an affiliate link which comes at no cost to you) Join our FACEBOOK COMMUNITY See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
3 Crucial Steps for Planning a Successful Year Abroad with Your Family
January 23, 2020 11:17 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBTrying to figure out how to even begin planning your family’s year abroad? In this episode, Jacqueline Jannotta from our last episode, A Family Immersion Year In Genoa, Italy, is back to tell us more about her book, Let’s Leave the Country: A Guide to Your Family Year Abroad, which is the book she wished that she’d had when embarking on her family’s yearlong adventure abroad. She offers her expertise, along with insights and tips from dozens of other families she interviewed who also lived ...
A Family Immersion Year in Genoa, Italy
January 16, 2020 17:30 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode we are speaking with Jacqueline Jannotta, author of Let’s Leave the Country! A Guide to Your Family Year Abroad, which is the book she wished she’d had when embarking on her family’s yearlong adventure abroad. Her burning desire to experience life in Italy led her and her husband to rearrange their lives, put their daughters in a local public elementary school in Genoa, and have one of the most challenging (and fun!) years of their lives. The experience was so powerful, she...
Six Months in Bali
January 10, 2020 13:40 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this episode we are speaking with Aleesa, who is sharing her family’s experience moving to Bali for six months. We discuss the lifestyle there, as well as the logistics like international schooling options, visas, how to pay less for long term housing, costs of living, healthcare and so much more. Resources: Follow Aleesa and her family on Instagram Join the Big Dreamers & Bold Movers Facebook Group! **Tell me more about your big dreams and what you want to hear in this quick 3 questi...
Expat Family Life in Thailand: Life's a Beach in Koh Phangan
December 19, 2019 08:09 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode Bat-El Galor is sharing her family’s experience moving from Israel to the tropical island of Koh Phangan in Thailand. We discuss how they got visas and are supporting themselves financially, as well as details around the lifestyle, education, costs of living, healthcare and more. Listen now and discover if Koh Phangan could be your next home away from home. **Tell me more about your big dreams and what you want to hear in this quick 3 question survey** Resources Mentioned ...
Full-Time Family Travel: A Peak Behind the Scenes
December 13, 2019 06:59 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBHave you ever dreamed about walking away from it all with just a suitcase to go around the world? Well, today’s guest did just that, along with her husband and three young children... AND they are all in JUST ONE suitcase! In this episode we are speaking with Alyssa from The Full Hearted Travelers who is on her second lap around the world with her family. She shares why they are making the trip now, how much they have budgeted, how they have booked airfare and accommodation, as well as how ...
Expat Family Life in Australia: A Bold Move from Chicago to Melbourne
December 04, 2019 13:30 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBIs Australia on your places-to-live list? In this episode, we speak with Nikki Ricks, a consultant for creative women entrepreneurs. She candidly shares her family’s experience of boldy moving from Chicago to the land down under. She shares what they did for visas, money and work. She also gives insights and details on Australian healthcare, childcare, housing, work conditions, culture and more. Head to the SHOW NOTES for links to the resources mentioned. **Tell me more about your big dre...
Expat Family Life in the Netherlands: Resettling in Hilversum
November 21, 2019 13:48 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBHave you wondered if the Netherlands could be right for your family? In this episode, we speak with Austyn Smith from the Expat Hour Podcast. She shares her family’s story of relocating from the US to Hilversum, a suburb of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. We discuss her experience of Dutch village life, international schools, healthcare, early childhood care, driving in a foreign country and so much more. Go to the SHOW NOTES for links to resources mentioned and more! **Tell me more about y...
Expat Family Life in Switzerland: An Honest Assessment After Repatriating to the US
November 12, 2019 06:10 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIs real life in Switzerland as fairy tale dreamy as it seems? In this episode we speak with Lindsey McLean from the Expat Repat Podcast and the Swiss Lark Blog. She shares her experience of Swiss culture, expat life and repatriation. She also gives insights into working in Switzerland as a Montessori teacher. We discuss how her transition back to the US has been and what might be next for her family. Find all mentioned resources in the SHOW NOTES **Tell me more about your big dreams and w...
Immigrating to Australia: The Inside Scoop on Getting a Visa Down Under
October 25, 2019 09:39 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBAustralia!!! Sunshine, gorgeous beaches, friendly people, English speaking…what’s not to love about this land down under?!…(I so know you are thinking about snakes and sharks right now!) But what is actually far scarier, or at least far more intimidating, is actually getting a visa to live down under. That might not have been the case a few years ago, but times have been a changing. If you want to get a better understanding of what your Australian visa options are currently, this is the epi...
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Expat Family Life in Spain: an Honest Assessment After Two Years in Seville
July 08, 2019 21:21 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIs Spain on your list of potential countries? In this episode we speak with Jackie Baxa, an American mother, writer, and professional yoga teacher who moved with her family to Seville, Spain. She shares all the details of the move, including the challenges that she faced researching for the move, finding housing and getting her school-aged children acculturated. She also shares with us what she has learned on this journey and what you should consider when planning a bold international mov...
What You Need to Know About Long-Term Family Travel
June 26, 2019 09:43 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBDoes your family’s big dream look more nomadic? Are you exploring the ways your family might be able to travel for an extended period of time? If so, this is your episode! In this episode, we are speaking with Brandon Pearce from the Family Adventure Academy. Brandon is a successful 4 hour work week entrepreneur and has been traveling with his family for 10 years now! He is going to share with us how they got started, 3 key things that they learned on their journey and EXACTLY how you can g...
Real Talk About Real Tech and Business Jobs Abroad
June 19, 2019 11:26 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBAre you (or is your spouse) a skilled professional looking for a change, but not wanting to give up your career? What if you could get paid to move abroad, find a better work life balance and grow professionally?! In this episode we speak with Maria Lamp, a content strategist at Jobbatical, a company that connects global professionals to tech and business jobs abroad. Her job, and her passion, is to help people find international career opportunities they're excited about. She writes about...
Expat Family Life in Finland: What It’s Really Like Living in The Happiest Country in the World
June 12, 2019 08:10 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBFinland has been ranked by the UN as the #1 happiest country in the world for the last two years! AND word on the street (find details in SHOW NOTES) is that Finland, like Germany, is facing a labor shortage. Tech companies in Finland are already actively recruiting international talent, and due to shortages in areas like healthcare, other sectors might soon follow. HOWEVER, I couldn’t find much information on what expat life is like there, especially for families. My goal for this episode...
Expat Family Life in Singapore: Almost Everything You Need to Know
June 04, 2019 10:39 - 39 minutes - 36 MBSo many international companies have offices in Singapore AND English is spoken there. I know I can’t be the only one curious about this tropical island city-state (and it’s just a hop away from gorgeous destinations like Thailand, Bali, Malaysia…) In this episode we hear from Textpat Wives, Alison Ozawa Sanders and Jessica Duff, authors of The Expats’ Guide To Singapore. They dish on almost everything you need to know about Expat Family Life in Singapore. We discuss why Singapore is so fab...
House Sitting Around the World
May 27, 2019 07:01 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBHave you ever considered house sitting as a means of extended travel? In this episode I talk with Jess Swenson from Let’s Adventure More. She shares her how her family created an opportunity to travel the world for one year, at a time when it seemed like things were falling apart. She explains how they booked the travel initially, and how they fell in love with house sitting, which has saved them a fortune and given them the opportunity to immerse themselves more into local cultures on thei...
Teaching English Online to Fund a Family Sabbatical
May 21, 2019 05:43 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBCould teaching English online help pay for your family's next adventure? In this episode, Stacey, shares her family’s story of moving from Mississippi, USA to small village in Italy to reconnect with her husband’s family and Italian heritage, as well as explore Europe. She tells us about how her family is able to travel and save with her online teaching job, and how you might be able to do the same. She also shares her awesome outlook and some advice to help you get into a move-making minds...
Freelancing From Argentina: an Experience-Rich Life at a Lower Price
May 14, 2019 09:10 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis is an episode for the families interested in finding an affordable base for their sabbatical or remote work, as Argentina is another country with a welcoming culture, where your dollars go much further. In this episode we speak with Evan and Lindsay MacDonald from Twelve Foot Leap. They share how they leaped from minivan life in Seattle towards a new life in Argentina, rich in possibilities, time together, learning experiences and new relationships. We cover all things expat family lif...
Mediterranean Living for Less in Albania
May 06, 2019 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBDid you know that American citizens can stay in Albania for up to one year without a residence permit?! Its true! Check it out here. Citizens of many other countries can stay for up to 90 days. This makes Albania a great base for families on a sabbatical or working remotely, looking for a low cost Mediterranean option, close to Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, Italy, North Macedonia, Croatia….and so many more! In this episode we talk with Melissa Madsen, photographer extraordinaire. She shares h...
Immigrating to New Zealand with a Family
May 02, 2019 10:48 - 51 minutes - 47 MBWho doesn’t want to live in New Zealand?! In this episode we speak with Madeline Nash from the Bumble Mom blog. She tells her story of leaving “Trump’s America” to live a life that was more in line with their family’s values. She shares her experience with relocation, healthcare, childcare, finding housing and more. Is New Zealand on your family's list of places to live or travel? Take this 3 question survey and tell me more about your big dreams, so I can make the episodes that speak to y...
How to Get Hired in Germany Without Speaking German
May 02, 2019 10:31 - 38 minutes - 35 MBGermany's strong economy is great for professionals seeking a better work-life balance, the opportunity to climb the corporate ladder AND get invaluable international business experience (yep, get paid to live abroad AND advance your career!) In this episode Chris Pyak, from Immigrant Spirit, shares insider insights into the German job market for English speakers and teaches us how to overcome the challenge of not speaking German. Chris has helped over 100 English speaking professionals fi...
All the Reasons Why Family Life in Germany is So Great
May 02, 2019 09:33 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBGermany is a wonderful country for families seeking a better work-life balance. In this episode you will hear my family’s story of leaving the grind in the US for the opportunity to live our European dream, AND why we have stayed in Germany over two years longer than we originally planned. HINT: The reasons we can’t seem to leave are the same reasons why your family should be considering Germany. Take this 3 question survey and tell me more about your family's big dreams: Learn how you c...
Is Your Family Considering a Move Abroad or Extended Travel?
April 09, 2019 17:47 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBWelcome to the go-to podcast for families exploring their options for living abroad! Where does your family dream of living? What questions do you have about living abroad? Take this 3 question survey and help me make episodes that are interesting and helpful for YOU! https://bigdreamsboldmoves.com/3-question-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.