Welcome to Expat Livin—real talk about life abroad. Hosted by Danielle & Guillermo, a U.S. family who moved to Spain, we share stories, tips & insights on relocation, visas, housing, raising a family, and building a life you love overseas. Whether you're dreaming or already living the expat life, tune in for honest, practical episodes to guide your journey.

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Welcome to Expat Livin—real talk about life abroad. Hosted by Danielle & Guillermo, a U.S. family who moved to Spain, we share stories, tips & insights on relocation, visas, housing, raising a family, and building a life you love overseas. Whether you're dreaming or already living the expat life, tune in for honest, practical episodes to guide your journey.
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February 12, 2026
American Family Almost Homeless in Thailand
<p>They had a plan, boarded the flight, arrived in Thailand… and on day one were told the apartment they had lined up was no longer available. Welcome to real expat life.In this episode of the Expat Livin Podcast, Danielle talks with Tasha Watson, who moved from Pennsylvania to Chiang Mai, Thailand with her husband, Marcus, and their six-year-old son, ready to begin their new adventure abroad. Instead, they landed in immediate chaos and had to scramble for housing in a brand-new country.Now, just three months later, they’re settling in, homeschooling, working remotely, and building routines that finally make life feel normal again.We get into:✈️ what pushed them to make the leap overseas🏠 how they handled losing their housing upon arrival💻 balancing remote work while parenting abroad📚 what homeschooling looks like in Thailand🌏 culture shock, adjustments, and early lessons learned❤️ what they wish they had known before movingIf you’re dreaming about relocating your family, becoming a digital nomad household, or starting over in Southeast Asia, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how messy, and how rewarding, the first months can be.👉 Want help planning your own move abroad? Join the Move Abroad Mentorship program where we turn big dreams into step-by-step plans.👉 https://expatlivin.com/move-abroad-mentorship🧭 Need hands-on, done-for-you help?Our Move Abroad Concierge Service is for individuals and families who want expert support with visas, housing, logistics, and planning—without the overwhelm.👉 https://expatlivin.com/move-abroad-conciergeSubscribe for real stories, practical guidance, and honest conversations about building a life overseas. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Go to www.ExpatLivin.com📍 Follow Expat Livin for real talk about life abroad:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expat_livin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expatlivin?locale=es_ESTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@expat_livinYouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinShortsWebsite: https://www.expatlivin.com</p>

February 12, 2026
I Moved Abroad as a Teenager — Here's What Shocked Me Most
<p>What is it really like for a teenager to grow up living abroad?In this episode of the Expat Livin Podcast, I’m joined by my son, Xavier, to talk honestly about his experience as an American teen living overseas. From adjusting to a British school system and learning Spanish, to making new friends, navigating cultural differences, and comparing life abroad to life in the U.S.—this is a real, unfiltered conversation from a teen’s point of view.We often talk about visas, housing, and logistics when moving abroad, but for families, the emotional and social side—especially for teenagers—can make or break the experience. Xavier shares what surprised him most, what’s been hardest, what he loves, and what parents should really think about before moving overseas with teens.If you’re considering moving abroad as a family—or already living overseas and wondering how your kids might adapt—this episode offers a perspective you don’t hear often.🎧 Listen & Subscribe for more real conversations about moving abroad, expat life, and raising kids overseas. If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to like, comment, and share it with another parent dreaming about life abroad.📌 Thinking about moving abroad but not sure where to start?You don’t have to figure this out alone.🌍 Join the Expat Livin CommunityGet clarity, real guidance, and support from people who are actually living this life.👉 https://expatlivin.com/community🧭 Need hands-on, done-for-you help?Our Relocation Concierge Service is for individuals and families who want expert support with visas, housing, logistics, and planning—without the overwhelm.👉 https://expatlivin.com/relocation-concierge📍 Follow Expat Livin for real talk about life abroad:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expat_livin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expatlivin?locale=es_ESTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@expat_livinYouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinShortsWebsite: https://www.expatlivin.com</p>

January 20, 2026
Life Abroad Isn’t the Problem—This Is
<p>Why does life abroad feel harder than it should—even when you love where you live?So many people dream of moving abroad, but once the excitement fades, the day-to-day reality can feel overwhelming. It’s not usually one big thing, it’s the small frustrations that pile up. Things like missing familiar foods, struggling with healthcare systems, navigating schools, paperwork, or simply not knowing who to ask when something feels off.In this episode, we talk honestly about why life abroad feels harder than it should, what we miss from home, what we don’t miss at all, and, most importantly, what actually helps expats adjust and thrive once real life kicks in.This conversation isn’t about convincing anyone to move abroad. It’s about recognizing that most expats don’t fail because they chose the wrong country, they struggle because they don’t have the right support, information, or community.If you’re planning a move abroad, living overseas already, or somewhere in that messy middle, this episode will help you feel less alone—and more prepared.📌 Thinking about moving abroad but not sure where to start? You don’t have to figure this out alone.</p><p><br></p><p>🌍 Join the Expat Livin Community</p><p>Get clarity, real guidance, and support from people who are actually living this life.</p><p>👉 https://expatlivin.com/community</p><p><br></p><p>🧭 Need hands-on, done-for-you help?</p><p>Our Relocation Concierge Service is for individuals and families who want expert support with visas, housing, logistics, and planning—without the overwhelm.</p><p>👉 https://expatlivin.com/relocation-concierge</p><p><br></p><p>📍 Follow Expat Livin for real talk about life abroad:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expat_livin/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expatlivin?locale=es_ES</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@expat_livin</p><p>YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinShorts</p><p>Website: https://www.expatlivin.com</p>
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