Chronicles Abroad
193 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsWelcome to Chronicles Abroad, a podcast that uses travel to highlight stories of personal growth. We’re just two middle-aged, single, empty nesters who decided to start a podcast about living, working and traveling abroad. Each week we’ll spotlight the stories of courageous world travelers, creative wanderers and digital nomads who share their incredible experiences of the world through their eyes. We provide tips, resource, and hacks for the curious traveler in you! Whether you’re a lover of travel or just someone who is ready for a change, we have something for everyone!
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Episode 41 | Monday Message With Frantzces Bite Size Changes
August 06, 2018 10:50 - 6 minutes - 3.12 MBIn this episode, Frantzces talks a bit about change. Change is hard for all of us. And when we embark on changes, sometimes we’re too hard on ourselves. But really it’s because we’re doing too much. Find out what Frantzces has to say about how to tackle change successfully. If you enjoyed this please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter. Before you go… Chronicles Abroad is having a retreat here in Chiang Mai for the Yi Peng Festi...
Episode 40 | Ivana Works Globally And Eats Way Too Many Belgium Waffles
August 01, 2018 10:44 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBIvana devised a calculated plan to live and work abroad. She knew early on that she wanted to live abroad and carefully chose an employer that would allow that to take place. Now living in Brussels, Belgium she talks about her experiences living in a country in which she doesn’t know any of the languages and how she’s been able to navigate some of the challenges. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. If you really want to do something put away the fear and create a pla...
Episode 39 | Monday Message With Frantzces The Price Of Discomfort
July 30, 2018 06:08 - 8 minutes - 3.88 MBIn this episode, Frantzces talks a bit about what it means to live inside out. Many of us get caught up with wanting to change everything on the outside that we forget that it first happens on from the inside. What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.––Plutarch We must have whatever is on the inside align with the outside. And when these two things aren’t aligned this is why we struggle in our relationships, in our careers and in life in general. Also, if you have a challenge...
Episode 38 | Richard Cantave The Haitian Nomad Passion And Purpose
July 25, 2018 06:02 - 34 minutes - 79.2 MBToday’s interview is with Richard Cantave (The Haitian Nomad). Richard discusses how he combined his work and passion for travel to build his brand and do it with purpose. Richard is a passionate traveler who was eager to give back and educate travelers by changing the narrative on Haiti by exposing its beauty to the world. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by: 1. Follow your heart and follow your passion. 2. If there’s something that you truly want to pursue you just have to do it. ...
Episode 37 | Bogi’s Crazy Adventures Abroad And On Being A Tour Guide
July 19, 2018 05:39 - 41 minutes - 19 MBBogi has had some random (but amazing) experiences while traveling. We laugh a lot while she shares these experiences. But the best lesson here is when you open yourself up then opportunities flood your doorstep. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Be open to meeting people and be open to adventures––that’s where you’ll find most opportunities. 2. Find what you enjoy doing the most and you’ll never get a case of the Mondays. 3. Stop listening to other people. Filter ...
Episode 35 | Monday Message With Frantzces Get Rid Of Old Stories
July 09, 2018 05:31 - 5 minutes - 13.2 MBWhere did these old stories come from anyway? Find out where and what you can do about it in this episode. Also, if you have a challenge, a win, or if you want to share a comment or any feedback please don’t hesitate to reach out. If you enjoyed this please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter. Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: @Frantzceslys or @chronicles_abr...
Episode 34 | Nishat Tabassum Reflects On Her Service With The Peace Corps
July 04, 2018 05:24 - 38 minutes - 88.2 MBNishat Tabassum is in her second year of Peace Corps. She lives in a rural town in Morroco. The deep desire for public service and international relations is what brought her to the Peace Corps. Now in her second year, she reflects on her service and what the future holds. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Humility is beautiful and it teaches you not just ways to connect with yourself but with others. 2. The world is big and it’s important to find ways to powerfully im...
Episode 33 | Frantzces Introduces The Monday Message And The 3 C’s
July 02, 2018 05:17 - 6 minutes - 14.2 MBChronicles Abroad presents The Monday Message with Frantzces the co-host of Chronicles Abroad. This segment is about the possibilities of life and how sometimes we get in our own way. So what can we do about it? Tune in every Monday of every week to be inspired. To begin to look at your life a bit differently and to be open to the possibilities of life. In this episode, Frantzces talks about the 3 C’s of life and how these have a massive impact on how much more or less we suffer. Also,...
Episode 32 | Daniela Gibbs A Nomadic Single Mother Traveling The World
June 27, 2018 05:06 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBDaniela Gibbs is a single mother traveling the world with her teenage son. She decided to unschool her son then wrote a book called We Travel Two, a resource guide for keeping your children educated abroad. Daniela shares a lot of tips and the lessons she’s learned. And because she lives a remote lifestyle it allows her to explore the world deeply and further without restraints. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. You can be a single mother, travel and or live abroa...
Episode 31 | Sandra and David Share What It’s Like To Be Married And Abroad
June 20, 2018 04:56 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBSandra Fernando and David Price is our first married couple on our show who is currently living in Japan. Both have done light traveling before but this is their first time living abroad. David finds himself adjusting to the Japanese corporation culture and Sandra finds herself in a role that she has never been in before––a housewife. Both have learned many things and believe their journey has expanded as a couple and as individuals. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following:...
Episode 30 | Carter Quinley The Ethics To Consider When Applying For An NGO
June 19, 2018 03:18In this episode of the Global Grind series, we tackle the ethics behind NGO’s. We’ve witnessed NGO’s such as the Red Cross raise money for causes. However, these countries didn’t receive the aid they needed. So, how do you find out if this NGO is ethical enough to work for? We pulled these preliminary questions from 20 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Working for a Social Good Organization to ask when vetting an NGO: 1. What are the financials and can you see how the NGO spends its money? 2....
Episode 29 | Maddy Open Yourself Up To Other Cultures
June 13, 2018 03:13 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBMaddy is originally from Pakistan but she grew up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. And now she’s living in the States. She believes her experience with different cultures has made her who she is now. We have a thoughtful discussion about what it was like for her acclimating to American culture. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Live on your own and make decisions independently of others. 2. Be open to having new experiences from other cultures. 3. Embrace the diversity a...
Episode 28 | Carter Quinley Shares Insights About Working For An NGO
June 12, 2018 03:09 - 21 minutes - 50 MBWe’re back with a new series! We have Carter Quinley who shares insights into working for an NGO. Working for an NGO is another way to spearhead your international career. But it does take lots of research, lots of due diligence and perseverance. We help you think of the following: 1. What causes that you’re passionate about keeps you up at night and gets you up in the morning? 2. If an NGO is what you’re passionate about then a great way to begin is through volunteering. Start Grin...
Episode 27 | Samiyyah Williams An 18-Month Sabbatical Abroad
June 06, 2018 03:02 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBSamiyyah Williams decided to embark on an adventure to begin an 18-month sabbatical to travel the world. She has an unshakable urge to live life on the wild side discovering––the beauty of God’s amazing creations. Samiyyah is on a mission to rediscover life through the lens of this one and a lifetime opportunity using adventure, love, and simplicity as her foundation. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. That people (including) strangers are teachers that we all can l...
Episode 26 | Global Grind The Recap
June 05, 2018 02:57 - 15 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode, we do a quick recap of the four-part Global Grind series. We provide recaps for the following episodes: Episode 18 Global Grind Unpacks Critical Steps So You Can Move Abroad Episode 20 More To Consider When Moving Abroad Episode 22 Learn Effective Ways To Network And Build Lasting Relationships Episode 24 How To Leverage Your Content To Create Visibility Of course, we encourage you to listen to the full episodes, but if you’re wondering what this series is about yo...
Episode 25 | Jema Patterson Take Half The Clothes And Twice The Money
May 30, 2018 02:53 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBJema Patterson is a fulltime blogger of Half The Clothes and her motto continues to be “take half the clothes and twice the money”. She believes travel is transformative. She’s committed to never have a job again. Her blog Half The Clothes gives you the nitty gritty and several travel hacks to make your experience meaningful, enjoyable and sometimes affordable. We break down some myths about the affordability of travel. Then we explore how to create a blogging career so you can freelance...
Episode 24 | Global Grind How To Leverage Your Content To Create Visibility
May 29, 2018 02:49 - 44 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode of Global Grind, we discuss how to leverage your content to create visibility so you can get abroad. We dive a bit deeper into the different social media platforms and their effectiveness. Such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. We also learned about a few others that you could add to your toolbelt. Once you’ve decided on a platform then pick a niche and begin indexing your industry knowledge online. And sometimes the narrower the topic the better. We help you to thin...
Episode 23 | Berna Anat Paid Off $50,000 In Debt Now She’s Traveling The World
May 23, 2018 02:48 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBBerna Anat and her partner paid off $50,000 in student loans and credit card debts. Which allowed them to save up enough financial resources to travel for a year. Berna then quit her job and bought a one-way ticket to New Zealand. This led her to create Felicia’s Wallet to help others become debt free. Now Berna is traveling the world, co-hosting a podcast called Ticket2Blog with Jema Patterson of Half The Clothes, which provides super practical steps on how to be a blogger and a nomad wit...
Episode 22 | Global Grind Learn Effective Ways To Network And Build Lasting Relationships
May 22, 2018 02:19 - 23 minutes - 52.6 MBIn this episode of Global Grind, we have a thoughtful discussion about networking. Some people hate it and some people love it. You can grow to love it if you shift your perspective and have a different approach to expanding your network. We help you to think of the following: 1. Don’t go for the big ask right away. Like dating, you flirt first before asking them to dinner, so with networking build a genuine rapport with the people you want to connect with. 2. Don’t be afraid to be ca...
Episode 21 | Harry Bates Former Illustrator Uses Shamanism To Heal Others
May 16, 2018 02:15 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBHarry Bates is a neo-shaman who is a retired illustrator and living in Thailand. He moved with two of his children abroad and currently calls Thailand home. He has been living in Thailand for 10+ years. We get a little mystical in this episode as we dive deep into Harry’s shamanistic abilities. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Throw your fear out of the window. 2. You may have to visit a place a few times before you take the final leap. 3. Whether you’re raising...
Episode 20 | Global Grind More To Consider When Moving Abroad
May 14, 2018 17:53 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, we help you to narrow down what an international career is––as this term is very vague. We dive deep into what your options are such as NGOs, freelancing, the Peace Corps, etc. We help you to consider the following: 1. What do you want to do? International career is very vague. 2. How to choose the right country for you and things to consider when selecting a location. 3. Use Numbeo to determine a fair salary across different economies. Also, consider the type of ...
Episode 19 | Cepee Tabibian and Annette Villarreal You Can Hit Refresh After 30
May 08, 2018 17:48 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBCepee and Annette are two friends from Texas who “hit refresh” and embraced the road less traveled. They started an online community called She Hit Refresh for women 30 years and older who want to break free from their routine and start a life of travel but also created a space for those who are already doing so. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. You can hit refresh and start your life over after the age of 30 (and as many times as you want to). 2. You can create ...
Episode 18 | Global Grind Unpacks These Critical Steps So You Can Move Abroad
May 07, 2018 17:45 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWould you like to finally make that move abroad? Aaron Horwath, our Vietnam expat guest from episode 7 of the Chronicles Abroad podcast, is back with a segment we call Global Grind. Over the next several weeks on Global Grind, Aaron is our guest host alongside, Nubia, and Frantzces will be covering the entire process of moving your life and career abroad. In this episode, we discuss some of the fundamental questions to think about to begin the process of moving abroad. Here are a few o...
Episode 17 | L. Anderson A Journey Into Turning 50
May 01, 2018 17:44 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBWhile running a successful business and having all the material possessions she wanted, she felt like something was missing from her life. Lakeitha sold all of her things and has embarked on a journey she calls 50 things before 50. In this episode, you’ll be inspired to remember: 1. No matter how old you are, it’s never too late to reset your life and start something new. 2. Law of attraction is a real thing so pay attention to your words and your energy. Whatever you speak will manifes...
Episode 16 | Elena Ledoux When Practicality Meets Risk Just Do It
April 24, 2018 17:36 - 52 minutes - 48 MBElena Ledoux is a licensed defense attorney who took a two-year sabbatical to live in Europe with her husband and two children. But not only that, she’s also an entrepreneur who has created two successful businesses! Elena is the co-founder of Superb Maids in Las Vegas and the founder of MommyGO – a company that produces natural energy shot for moms. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Use logic and calculate how you can live abroad temporarily or longterm. Take th...
Episode 15 | Latifah Al-Hazza Entrepreneur Creating Excursions For Women
April 17, 2018 17:31 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBLatifah Al-Hazza grew up traveling the world. As a freelance journalist, she loves sharing stories about different cultures and is committed to shining light on local communities. Latifah and her mother created a travel company called Femscape Sojourns that’s not like your typical travel group. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Travel is an experience and a feeling like no other. 2. Travel allows you to open yourself up to people who are different than you. But ...
Episode 14 | Elyse Robinson Builds A Thriving Business Abroad Subtitle
April 10, 2018 17:28 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBElyse Robinson found her home in Mexico City. Despite many objections from friends and family, she pursued her dreams of living abroad––although Mexico wasn’t her first stop. She’s an entrepreneur who has built a business and is determined to prove to the world that people of color do travel the world. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. If you moved abroad and it doesn’t work the first time, it’s okay to try again. 2. Don’t believe the horror stories you hear about...
Episode 14 | Elyse Robinson Builds A Thriving Business Abroad
April 10, 2018 17:28 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBElyse Robinson found her home in Mexico City. Despite many objections from friends and family, she pursued her dreams of living abroad––although Mexico wasn’t her first stop. She’s an entrepreneur who has built a business and is determined to prove to the world that people of color do travel the world. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. If you moved abroad and it doesn’t work the first time, it’s okay to try again. 2. Don’t believe the horror stories you hear abou...
Episode 13 | Le’Ana Freeman The Passionate Solo Traveler
April 03, 2018 17:24Le’Ana Freeman is a 24-year-old solo world traveler on a mission to encourage people of color to travel, share their stories, and experience the whimsical, and often exhilarating, nature of living abroad. As a Fulbright Education scholar and as a recipient of the “Adventure Learning Grant” she was given $15,000 to take a year off college and travel independently. Le’Ana has visited over 10 countries and lived in 3 pursuing Human rights through education. She discusses how traveling has...
Episode 12 | Amiekay Richcrick Life Lessons Learned While Living Abroad
March 27, 2018 17:21 - 39 minutes - 36 MBAmiekay Richcrick quits her job as a TV news producer to make her dream of living abroad come true. She was terrified at first but she made it a point to find likeminded individuals through Facebook groups such as Girls Love Travel to gain the inspiration and courage to move to New Zealand. We get pretty deep here and Amiekay shares with us some of her struggles with living abroad and how she has been working to overcome it. She also wrote this fabulous blog post for us titled I (Sometim...
Episode 11 | Thalassa Van Beek Quits Her 9-5 Now A Full-time Freelancer
March 20, 2018 17:18 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBThalassa Van Beek quit her 9-5 job to follow her dream of living in Spain. Originally from The Netherlands, she took the leap of faith and after 6 months of building her freelancing career, she was able to go 100% full-time. Now living in Spain, Thalassa shares with us how she was able to do it and the community she has created called Freelance Kickstarter to support other freelancers on their journey. In this episode, you’ll be inspired to: 1. Kickstart your freelancing career. 2. Gen...
Episode 10 | DeAnna Taylor Hits The Reset Button On Her Life
March 13, 2018 17:14 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBDeAnna Taylor left the States because she needed a break. She was overworked and was ready to separate herself from the rat-race. Lawyer turned teacher, she moved to South Korea to teach and continue her dreams of traveling abroad. Creator of Broke And Abroad, a website geared towards people who want to travel for less. DeAnna shares some incredible insights about her experiences and provides practical tips for aspiring (and frugal) solo travelers. In this episode you’ll be inspired ...
Episode 9 | Bianca Wilson Strategically Creates A Plan To Move Abroad
March 06, 2018 17:11 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBBianca Wilson enjoys traveling the world all while maintaining a successful career in healthcare sales and marketing. She isn’t interested in leaving the States just yet to live overseas. Bianca loves her career. She’s in pursuit of creating a work-life balance where she can work in her field remotely and still succeed in projects outside of work. Find out how she is strategically creating her remote lifestyle. In this episode you’ll be inspired to: 1. Live your life on your terms. ...
Episode 8 | Janice Chaka Is The Traveling Introvert
February 27, 2018 17:07 - 48 minutes - 43.9 MBJanice Chaka is a self-confessed introvert who loves to travel. We get a birdseye view on what it’s like to be a traveling introvert. Janice then gives tips for introverts to travel comfortably. But don’t worry you’ll also receive practical tips to begin your travel journey. Janice has more than 15 years of experience in HR, she has seen the ins and outs of multinational corporations, small businesses, and startups. She has also gone through a lot of career changes successfully and k...
Episode 7 | Aaron Horwath: How To Be Visible In The Global Market
February 19, 2018 17:03 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWe have an insightful conversation with 26-year-old Aaron Horwath, creator of the 12HourDifference, an online platform for millennials, who are curious about taking an international career path. Aaron gives solid advice on how to be visible in your industry. He discusses the risks he’s taken and how he didn’t allow rejection to prevent him from making his dreams of landing a corporate career abroad a reality. With a feature in Forbes.com and multiple published articles across numerous onlin...
Episode 6 | Lawrence “Binkey” Tolefree Jr. Builds an Amazing Community in Thailand
February 14, 2018 16:49Today’s interview is with Lawrence “Binkey” Tolfree. From the South side of Chicago to Chiang Mai, Thailand, Binkey discusses how has made a vibrant life abroad. We discuss the following in the episode: Immigration Blackpackers Facebook Group One night stands overseas You can follow Binkey on Instagram @binkey1 and his Blackpackers group. You can check out his performances on YouTube. The post Episode 6 | Lawrence “Binkey” Tolefree Jr. Builds an Amazing Community in Thailand appea...
Episode 5 | Tina C. Hines Heals Women From All Over The World
February 06, 2018 16:45 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBSelf-proclaimed Life Transformation Specialist, Tina C. Hines is an author, an intuitive clairvoyant, and medium who uses her unique gifts to help women go from hurt to healing. After being diagnosed with depression, Tina began her personal journey to reclaim self-love and happiness. It’s been said that Tina is matchless in her craft as she combines guided meditation, deep compassion and a bit of tough love to inspire women to say Yes to healing those emotional wounds and seek happiness ...
Episode 4 | Kellie McRae The Joy Junkie And Medical Tourism
February 05, 2018 16:42 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBFormer fashion blogger and realtor, Kellie McRae is a self-proclaimed Joy Junkie. She spends most of her time finding the joy in her life and helping others see the silver lining. In 2016, Kellie was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease. After facing high health care cost in the States, Kellie made the fearless decision to move to Chiang Mai, Thailand for more affordable healthcare. A year into her journey abroad, Kellie now teaches small businesses how to look good on their socia...
Episode 3 | Adiya White-Hammond Discusses Life in The Congo
February 04, 2018 16:38 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode, we spoke with Adiya White-Hammond, a single mom who moved to the Republic of the Congo in Central Africa several years ago with her 8-year-old daughter in tow. Adiya embraced the uncertainty of the universe and allowed herself to be taken entirely by the experience. We dive deep into how she made tough but thoughtful decisions that both supported her love for travel while maintaining the stability of her daughter in the forefront. Her top priority is to ensure that her...
Episode 2 | Stephanie James Is 18 Countries Deep in 12 Months
February 02, 2018 16:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBVocalist, songwriter, and poet Stephanie James had an impressive, secure job in the States. But she wanted to become a digital nomad. Stephanie stumbled upon an opportunity with a company who facilitates a group of aspiring nomads to travel to three continents and multiple countries in 12 months. Stephanie stepped out on faith and decided to apply to be a part of this fantastic opportunity, which afforded her the opportunity to travel to 18 countries in a year. Throughout her journey, ...
Episode 1 Part 2 | Frantzces Reflects On Being Abroad For Over A Year
February 01, 2018 16:21 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIn part 2, Frantzces shares her story about moving abroad. A single mother of one, she explains how her story is quite different than her co-host. She discusses how her mental health was being impacted by her situation in the States. Find out the life-altering moment in her life that led her to make the official move abroad to Southeast Asia. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Life is fragile. 2. Have zero expectations. 3. Sometimes you have to make moves in s...
Episode 1 Part 1 | Nubia Finally Takes The Fearless Leap Abroad
February 01, 2018 16:17 - 24 minutes - 33 MBIn this two-part episode, you get to hear from the dynamic duo behind the mic! Nubia shares how being a single mother of two children never prevented her from traveling to 29 countries and fulfilling her life-long dream to move abroad. She talks about the unexpected twists and turns of her journey and gives you a little insight into her independent location lifestyle. You get to know a little more about Nubia and her desire to launch this platform Chronicles abroad. In this episode y...
Welcome to Chronicles Abroad
January 28, 2018 16:05 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBWelcome to Chronicles Abroad, a podcast that uses travel to highlight stories of personal growth. We’re just two middle-aged, single, empty nesters who decided to start a podcast about living, working and traveling abroad. Each week we’ll spotlight the stories of courageous world travelers, creative wanderers and digital nomads who share their incredible experiences of the world through their eyes. Our mission is to inspire you to book that flight, check that item off your bucket list an...