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- 2021
- First episode
About Expat Perspectives
Expat Perspectives tells the stories of countless individuals who made living abroad a priority in their life. You'll hear how these intrepid travelers make income, form relationships, live affordably, experience local cultural customs, and travel, all while living abroad.
- Publisher
- Beau Evans
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 1 Feb 2021
- Latest episode
- 31 May 2021
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
31 May 2021
Maritime Marina
Marina is a former college athlete from Philadelphia, PA, who moved to Thailand to teach English at an all girls school after graduating from Drexel University. Marina spent the last two years teaching in Northern Thailand before taking some time off and moving to a small Southern Thai island to enjoy some much-earned rest and relaxation. Now she is formulating plans for her upcoming endeavors, which include teaching swim lessons and starting her own podcast! Tune in to hear how Marina made self care a larger part of her daily routine and what she and Kobe Bryant have in common.
24 May 2021
Befitting Boy
Boy moved to England after getting stuck there while on vacation due to COVID. Boy realized his work schedule and lifestyle were well suited for living abroad in England. He is able to recreate his favorite Thai creature comforts such as food and other hobbies, and Boy feels like the move to England has been a blessing. Tune in to hear how Boy made the move from Thailand to England, and the world of differences between the two. Checkout Boy's cooking channel at aroiijung.com (//aroiijung.com) and follow him on Insta @boypapha
17 May 2021
Wide-ranging Wyatt
Wyatt has been a cultivator of new ideas and innovative learning experiences since earning his teaching degree from a University in Oregon. He carried that experience with him to go teach in Esaan, Thailand. After enjoying the slow life in Esaan, Wyatt made the move to Chiang Mai, where countless doors of opportunity opened themselves to Wyatt for him to capitalize on. Tune in to hear how Wyatt traded the slow life for the blues life.
10 May 2021
Kinetic Kai
Kai is a free spirit from Ohio with a story from a Hollywood romance movie. Kai was able to first experience China through a study abroad program from The Ohio State University. After graduating, she packed up everything to move to the international hub, Shanghai. Kai has since moved to her boyfriend’s hometown in Germany, where Kai is in the process of completing her Masters. To keep up with Kai and all of her travels, follow her @kaiannepepperr. Tune in to hear more about how Kai fell in love and transitioned from a teacher in China to a student in Germany!
3 May 2021
Tactic Tom
Tom moved to Japan after studying Japanese culture during his college years in Boone, North Carolina. For Tom, Japan presented endless opportunities to grow, learn, and put into practice his knowledge of sustainable agriculture and land development. Tune in to hear how Tom has created a sustainable lifestyle and business while living in Japan and some recommendations for how you can participate in sustainable agriculture from home. Follow @pitchfork on Instagram and head over to the website (https://www.pitchforkfarms.jp/) for the opportunity to connect with Tom. His story about the work his wife is doing is truly a testament to living sustainably. To keep up with her work, follow @tachibanatex or visit the website (https://tachitex.com/?fbclid=IwAR3o1NDKL66ah_9PCcLOP6xll12SWL3UhMWDYct3oLcxtxS0YpLuqqTVDEY) for viewing her products.
26 Apr 2021
Juicy Jay
Jay turned his knowledge of scuba diving into a multi-continent seafaring voyage around the world. Jay is a key component in spreading ocean conservation awareness through his work in Project Aware and SeaMester, where he works with young people to teach them about scuba diving and sailing. Through loyalty and his commitment to his family, Jay is off of the open ocean and back on land to help manage his sister's restaurant, Marti's at Midday in Athens, Ga. You’ll get to hear all about his travels and tips for turning what you know best into your life’s biggest adventure.
19 Apr 2021
Top Notch Tyler
Tyler is one of those people you meet that you’re able to instantly have a connection to. He is personable and always has a positive attitude towards life and the present circumstances. Tyler moved away from California, having realized the daily grind of living in LA was not worth his efforts anymore. He has been rewarded with short flights to tropical beaches and a cheaper way of life, while at the same time increasing the quality of life. Tyler has found peace and opportunity while living abroad in Thailand, and a new avenue of work has opened doors for him. Tune it to hear Tyler’s Expat Perspective. To keep up with Tyler or book him as a photographer, follow him @tythethaiguy23.
12 Apr 2021
Open Minded Olivia
Olivia has been accumulating experiences since graduating college and this has taken her all over the world, to where she is now living in Hanoi, Vietnam. Olivia has driven tour buses in Alaska and was an au pair in Germany, and these accumulated experiences have helped her find harmony as a Montessori school teacher. Finding hobbies while living abroad can be challenging for some, but Olivia has been able to live a recreational lifestyle while playing tennis, skiing, and training in Muay Thai, despite having zero background in any of these. Tune in to hear how Olivia turned going broke while living in Germany to one of the greatest world tours someone could achieve.
5 Apr 2021
Jovial Jess
Jess was born in France, grew up in the States, and is now living back in Paris. Because of this, she has a unique double expat perspective being both French and American and seeing both cultures in different ways throughout her life. This uncommon perspective has given Jess the ability to see the positives and negatives of each of her inherent cultures, all while working in the ever-growing fitness industry. To learn more about Jess’s story and the surprising differences between French and American daily life, expectations, and fitness, tune in to this week’s episode and follow Jess on insta @coach.jess.estelle Want to support Expat_Perspectives? Donate Auphonic Credits (https://auphonic.com/pricing) to show your love! https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=Expat_Perspectives (https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=Expat_Perspectives) Thingamajig by Audionautix http://audionautix.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_thingamajig Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/TlFjGbUMAfk (https://youtu.be/TlFjGbUMAfk)
29 Mar 2021
Judicious Josh
Josh left Philadelphia to live and work in Chiang Mai and he’s been able to create a life that only a small portion of 20-something-year-olds can dream of. He’s currently living between two penthouse suites in sister buildings, traveling to Bangkok on a monthly basis for work and exploring one of the greatest sensory overload cities in the world. Josh has been able to travel all over the northern mountainous region of Chiang Mai, via a big bike motorcycle that he has acquired since living in Chiang Mai. Josh has been able to afford this lifestyle by working extra hours as a youth hockey coach, savvy money habits, and the relatively cheap expenses associated with living in Thailand. To hear more about Josh’s lifestyle while living as an expat in Chiang Mai, tune in to the episode!
22 Mar 2021
Legitimate Lewis
Lewis is a digital nomad, front end developer, DJ, and successful entrepreneur, living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Lewis spoke about using the worst year of his life to spring into a fresh start in his new life, filled with confidence and new experiences while living abroad. Lewis is able to work remotely each day and venture to unique coffee shops around Chiang Mai, or leave town completely and continue his work beach-side in tropical south Thailand or other foreign destinations. Finding balance between working and living a fulfilling life is something Lewis has been able to achieve while settling into Chiang Mai. He is able to credit this to the relaxed lifestyle that is inherent to living in Thailand, where the pressure of deadlines takes a backseat to one’s own health and personal enrichment. Keep up with Lewis on his Instagram @lewis, his personal web development page at lewisking.co (https://lewisking.co/), and his disco-house website poolside.fm (https://poolside.fm/), which is modeled off of a retro early 80’s Mac computer.
15 Mar 2021
Dynamic Denise and Journeyer Jeremy
This couple has learned to adapt their style of living to fit the locale in which they are in. Denise talked about living minimalistically while in Saipan, whereas Jeremy is living a life he never knew existed while growing up in rural Louisiana. Together, they take care of their mental and physical health, partly to Denise being a health professor and partly due to the amazing island life they have created with each other. Beachside volleyball at sunset, scuba diving in their own back yard, hiking, and amazing cuisines, what else could you ask for while living abroad? Want to support Expat_Perspectives? Donate Auphonic Credits (https://auphonic.com/pricing) to show your love! https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=Expat_Perspectives (https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=Expat_Perspectives)
8 Mar 2021
Frankly Film and Bold Bradley
I was happy to introduce you all to Film and her boyfriend Bradley. Film is my oldest friend in Thailand, and we’ve shared a lot of memorable times together, like going for BBQ, attending rooftop dance events or any music related event in Chiang Mai, and she’s gone out of her way to make me feel like family in a home away from home. Bradley talks about growing up and growing into yourself while living abroad, and what it’s like living life as a digital nomad while adjusting to life in Southeast Asia. To check out Bradley's Youtube channel for tips and tricks for surviving the digital age and earning income online, follow him at KnowledgeBase (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpT0JcJRu9d0QtugrTMDwsw?fbclid=IwAR0X-SR-IzfpBa1kfGcfrnckR1zEFnJ-BCZRMbjzM0XLDA6w-RSgbM9ip-s)
1 Mar 2021
Fitness Fernando
Fernando and I discuss the importance of "Putting mileage on the soul." Couldn't of said it better myself. Fernando spoke about the importance of getting outside of one's comfort zone and making yourself available to the world. After having seen the dark side of the world through active combat and military service in the US Army, Fernando bet the ranch on his ability to move abroad and create a new life for himself. Filled with life's simple pleasures, his new life started when he was able to make a happen chance acquaintance on the airplane, and subsequently help to provide a child with the opportunity to attend school. By making himself available to the world, and betting on himself, Fernando has been able to create a life the he's proud of.
22 Feb 2021
Adventurous Auryn
Auryn and I go all the way back to high school. I didn’t realize he was living abroad until our mutual friend Terence informed me Auryn was in SEA. We were able to discuss the need to adapt and create a foundation of respect for the local people. Auryn has experienced the warmth of people around the world who want to teach others about their culture. We also spoke about the importance of adapting and using critical thinking skills in a respectful manner, to behave in the ways the locals do. To keep up with Auryn and his latest adventures, follow him on IG @maagdelykheid Thingamajig by Audionautix http://audionautix.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_thingamajig Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/TlFjGbUMAfk (https://youtu.be/TlFjGbUMAfk)
15 Feb 2021
Flow State Isaiah
Isaiah had a very interesting upbringing, and he spoke to us about what it was like for him to move around the world and how he is able to make his current location feel like home by staying active and living in the moment through his various hobbies. Isaiah spoke what it’s like for him to be fully in the moment by channeling his inner flow state, and fully submerging himself in the moment, and letting life’s problems fade to the background, if even for a brief moment. Keep up with Isaiah and his flow state lifestyle on IG @irminick. Thingamajig by Audionautix http://audionautix.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_thingamajig Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/TlFjGbUMAfk (https://youtu.be/TlFjGbUMAfk)
8 Feb 2021
Tenacious Terence
Terence is one of those friends that no matter how long you spend apart, the moment you’re able to reconnect seems like there has been no time lost. Terence and I spoke about his responsibility in my decision to make the move abroad a permanent one, and how he has adapted to living in Spain going on 5 years. Terence has become fluent in Spanish by immersing himself in the culture, and that decision has paid off tremendously for him, by allowing him to form countless new relationships with the locals of the cities where he lives. Thingamajig by Audionautix http://audionautix.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_thingamajig Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/TlFjGbUMAfk (https://youtu.be/TlFjGbUMAfk)
1 Feb 2021
Exploring Elise
Elise and I dive into what brought her journeys to Thailand and into a life of teaching. Elise talks about what it's like being Vegan and living in Thailand, while wracking up $12,000 of credit card debt, and her process through paying it off. Too keep up with Elise as she continues to travel the world, follow her Exploringelise on IG. Thingamajig by Audionautix http://audionautix.com Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_thingamajig Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/TlFjGbUMAfk (https://youtu.be/TlFjGbUMAfk)
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