A Sideways Life: The honest guide to living & working abroad

Welcome to A Sideways Life, where we uncover the hidden gems of the world, far away from the usual tourist hotspots! Hey, Sideways Lifers! In today's episode, we're taking a detour from the usual travel guide. Forget Paris, New York, and Bali - we're diving into destinations that are equally enchanting but way less crowded. We're talking about places where you can truly immerse in local cultures, untouched nature, and unique experiences. Get ready to add some new spots to your travel bucket list!   First up, let's trade the iconic spires of Prague for the charming streets of Bratislava, Slovakia. Often overlooked for its more famous neighbour, Bratislava is a hidden jewel nestled along the Danube River. Imagine strolling through the compact old town, admiring the mix of medieval and communist-era architecture, and enjoying local delicacies at a fraction of the price you'd find in Prague. Don't miss the stunning Bratislava Castle, offering breathtaking views of the city. It's a culturally rich, yet relaxed alternative to the bustling tourist hubs   Next, let's swap the crowded beaches of Thailand for the serene shores of Laos. Ever heard of Luang Prabang? This hidden paradise in the Mekong River is where tranquility meets adventure. Imagine kayaking with river dolphins, exploring waterfalls, and watching sunsets on quiet riverbanks. It's the perfect place for a peaceful retreat   Listen for our 6 other recommendations!   That's a wrap for today's off-the-grid travel suggestions! Remember, the world is full of undiscovered wonders waiting for you. Stay curious and keep exploring! And don't go to Bali.

Hey there, listeners! We're back with "A Sideways Life" after a good nine-month break. Thanks for hanging in there with us – we've missed you all! In our latest chat, we get real about the ups and downs of our nomadic life. Turns out, even we can get a bit tired of moving around all the time. We spill the beans on our recent Italian escapade, where we hopped around Italy and Sicily for 90 days. It's funny how life works – this trip unexpectedly led us back to a place we can't get enough of: the Balkans, especially Bosnia and Herzegovina. We dive into why Bosnia has stolen our hearts, sharing stories and laughs about our adventures there. This episode is a mix of travel tales, a bit of nostalgia, and a lot of love for the places that have touched our souls. So, grab your favourite drink, settle in, and join us for a laid-back, heartwarming journey through our lives and the places we adore. Here's to more adventures, more chats, and more unexpected joys in life. Let's get this journey restarted!   PS. Email us you fckers! Tell us what you've been up to the last 9 months. [email protected] 

OK - let's address the elephant in the room. We haven't posted an episode for about six weeks now and we're really really sorry. The thing is we've got a new podcast it's really taken off and we just don't seem to have the time to do this one. Which is why we're looking for anyone who is interested in guest hosting this podcast for the next few weeks whilst we sort our shit out - we would love to hear from you. So have a listen to this, and if you can do better than us (you most certainly will be able to do) then get in touch here's our email: [email protected]  

What an episode! You clearly want to live abroad (or why are you here?!), but one of the biggest questions we get is, 'Where is the best place to live?' Our fantastic guest today is Jennifer Sontag, founder of Italian Citizenship Concierge, who says it's Italy! Join us as we talk about: What visa do you need? Can you get a job in Italy? What's the difference between the North and South? Is it REALLY just 5% tax? Is there a path to citizenship? Jennifer is offering our listeners a free 30 minute consultation to ask any question you like. Just go here to book your free session.  -- NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.    

Welcome to day 25 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... We did it! 25 straight days of podcasting, and we're knackered. Tune in tomorrow for Day... wait! We're done. So don't bother!

Welcome to day 24 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... On today's episode, we just chat about what it's like to spend Christmas away from home, why gravy is an essential part of the Christmas dinner and how to construct the easiest Christmas Cocktail ever (plus Leanne has a story about a pig's head. Yes, really.) Tune in tomorrow for Day 25! It's Christmas day!

Welcome to day 23 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... On today's episode, we hear from the coolest couple from Canada ever. Catherine and Tommy Milburn run Tiki Grove, the coolest bar on the tropical island of Gili Trawangan, in Indonesian. They might be our newest best friends. Lovely people - hear what they say about what they wish they knew before they lived and worked abroad.    Tune in tomorrow for Day 24! It's Christmas eve!

Welcome to day 22 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... On today's episode, James continues to discuss the biggest mistakes people make when they travel around Europe. From language barriers to cultural faux pas, and from bringing too much luggage to packing the wrong items, James has done it all. Tune in as he shares his personal stories of travel mishaps, as well as giving tips on how to avoid making the same travel blunders! Tune in tomorrow for Day 23!

Welcome to day 21 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... On today's episode, James discusses the biggest mistakes people make when they travel around Europe. From language barriers to cultural faux pas, and from bringing too much luggage to packing the wrong items, James has done it all. Tune in as he shares his personal stories of travel mishaps, as well as giving tips on how to avoid making the same travel blunders! Tune in tomorrow for Day 22!

Welcome to day 20 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... After the success of our 100th episode where our other podcast took over A Sideways Life, we're doing it again! So today you get to hear our other (more serious) podcast and we ease you in gently with an interview on Leanne's background. NOTE: Our other podcast is called 'Truth Lies & Workplace Culture'. You can find it in all the podcast apps or go to https://truthliesandwork.com/listen. Tune in tomorrow for Day 21! That's the end of the takeover, BTW...

Welcome to day 19 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... Today we talk about the problems we leave at home when we live and work abroad. Our guest is Kath (from our friends Kath & Dave) who explain that it's not quite as simple as getting in your car and driving to a new life. Tune in tomorrow for Day 19! 

Welcome to day 18 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... Today we talk about what to buy someone who lives and works abroad. I don't think anyone ever reads these show notes. If you're reading this, send us a message on Instagram (@asidewayslife) and say 'Otter Offal' and we'll send something special to you.  I bet no fucker sends us a message.  Tune in tomorrow for Day 19! Help - what do we talk about?

Welcome to day 16 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... Today we listen to a voice note from Fani, the other half of Andrew (from Day 16). Today we cover: Offsetting Carbon for Podcasters The FOMO of a Christmas away Electrical Adapter hell The Catholic Church - yep, really... Tune in tomorrow for Day 18! 

Welcome to day 16 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... Today we listen to a voice note from the amazing Andrew from Carbon Poditive (offset the carbon from your Podcast with him). Today we cover: A man dressing up as a plant and jumping out at people Andrew's very stoic way he lives his life  Why Fani (Andrew's partner) is amazingly salty  Lea's attempt at a Forest Gump impression Tune in tomorrow for Day 17! Oh my God... we're almost done. We will never complain about a weekly podcast schedule again...

Welcome to day 15 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... Today we listen to a voice note from the lovely Gal from @smoozitive who injects some much-needed positivity into our episode (poor Lea has a cold and is grumpy AF). Today we cover: Why Leanne wants to move to Utah The Utah Saints (Leanne is too young) Why we're glad Sarah Beeny has gone through the menopause Why moving abroad is NOT going to fix your problems Tune in tomorrow for Day 16! It's likely to be just as shit...  

Welcome to day 14 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... It's the 100th episode and our other podcast is taking over A Sideways Life! So today you get to hear our other (more serious) podcast and we ease you in gently with an interview on Al's background. SORRY FOR THE AUDIO QUALITY: Somehow Al messed up editing this episode - our other podcast usually has much better audio quality. Can you tell Al is obsessed with audio quality..? NOTE: Our other podcast is called 'Truth Lies & Workplace Culture'. You can find it in all the podcast apps or go to https://truthliesandwork.com/listen. Tune in tomorrow for Day 15!   

Welcome to day 13 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. Today we talk about why starting a podcast can have such an impact when you live and work abroad. We also tease tomorrow's episode which is gonna be quite different. NOTE: We mention our other podcast which is called 'Truth Lies & Workplace Culture'. You can find it in all the podcast apps or go to https://truthliesandwork.com/listen. Tune in tomorrow for Day 14! TRIGGER WARNING: It's gonna be about an hour long!  

Welcome to day 12 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. Today we talk about finding friends when you live and work abroad. As ever, it's a heady mix of idiocy, obvious advice and Leanne giggling in the corner. Tune in tomorrow for Day 13! Will it be an amazing episode? Maybe, 'cos we have some guest segments...  

Welcome to day 11 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. Today we have a guest segment from Austin & Monica who talk about what your friends and family say to you when you travel. You can find their podcast on all the major networks: Search for 'Profitable Nomad Couple' or go to https://profitablenomadcouple.buzzsprout.com/ Tune in tomorrow for Day 12! Will it be another amazing episode? I somehow doubt it...  

Welcome to day 10 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. Nothing to say really. Just watched England crash out from the World Cup in heartbreaking style. We're now officially Croatian fans. Back tomorrow with a much more upbeat episode. Tune in tomorrow for Day 11! It's gonna REMAIN messy.

Welcome to day 9 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. We reflect on an afternoon of watching the quarter-final Croatia vs Brazil and realise that we love sporting events in mainland Europe. NOTE: We also had 11 pints* of beer between the two of us, so we may be a bit giddy... Tune in tomorrow for Day 10! It's gonna REMAIN messy.   OKaaaayyyy. A pint is 568ml and a big beer in Europe is 500ml. Let's not fall out about it, eh? We had 5.5 litres.

Welcome to day 8 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. Today we hear from Julianne Bosch, a previous guest from episode 76. You can find out more about Julianne on her website, and you can buy her book from her website, or Amazon. We also had a lovely post from @austinandmonica who also have a podcast called The Profitable Digital Nomad Podcast. Find it on your fav podcast app. We also mention The Points Guy and what Al called Seat 57 (and is actually called The Man in Seat 61) Tune in tomorrow for Day 9! It's gonna REMAIN messy.

Welcome to day 7 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. Leanne isn't well today, so I'm just stopping by for a few minutes to let you know we're still thinking about you - hopefully back to normal tomorrow. Tune in tomorrow for Day 7! It's gonna REMAIN messy.

Welcome to day 6 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. Today we talk about old friends and what happens to them when you travel. We hear from two of our "best friends who we've never met" who have their own podcast - Our Wayward Life. They are a fantastic couple who live in the UAE and seem to brunch every day... Find Daniel & Natalie's podcast here: https://ourwaywardlife.podbean.com/  Tune in tomorrow for Day 6! It's gonna REMAIN messy.

Welcome to day 5 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. Today we talk about Christmas Tipples... i.e. what do you like to drink around Christmas. Also, Al gets knee-deep in the darkest of British humour. We've edited out the worst of it. All we can say is that we're sorry.  Deeply, deeply sorry. Tune in tomorrow for Day 5! It's gonna REMAIN messy.

Welcome to day 4 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. Today we talk about being a Digital Nomad with a Dog. We give you all the tips we've learnt about living and working abroad with a dog. From hairy caterpillars to licenses, we cover it all... ...Well not it all. 'Cos we have part 2 coming tomorrow! Tune in tomorrow for Day 5! It's gonna REMAIN messy.

Welcome to day 3 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. Today we talk about how to make Christmas great, if you're away from your home country. We're not quite as 'ginned up' as we were yesterday. Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing. Tune in tomorrow for Day 4! It's gonna REMAIN messy.

Welcome to day 2 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. Today we hear from Melissa Paul, the very first Digital Nomad in Croatia. She tells us what she wished she knew before she moved from the USA to Croatia. Tune in tomorrow for Day 3! It's gonna REMAIN messy.

Welcome to day 1 of Podmas!! (25 days of podcasts in December). We’re going to bring you an episode a day in December right through to Christmas Day... The first few episodes are themed around, 'Things We Wish We Knew Before We Moved Abroad'. NOTE: I messed up the recording of Leanne on this episode, so she doesn't sound as lovely as she does in real life - totally my fault. I've bought a Rode Procaster II and I CLEARLY don't know how to use it... The good news is that I now have sound effects... standby for ultimate Christmas Cheese. Tune in tomorrow for Day 2! It's gonna be messy.

If you want to travel, and up until now, have had doubts, then this is the episode for you. Meet Luke Morris, a 24-year-old from North Wales who set out in the Summer of 2022 on his very first travel adventure. Listen as Luke tells stories about: Travelling via train (and why you should always screenshot your ticket) Why he refused to stay in hostels How to avoid having to sleep on night trains Why his favourite place was not what he expected Luke also has an amazing podcast called Who Can You Convince which you'll love.  -- NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.    

What an episode! You clearly want to live abroad (or why are you here?!), but the biggest question we get is, 'How do I make money whilst living abroad?' Our fantastic guest today is Cepee Tabibian, the co-founder of She Hit Refresh, who talks about: What visa might you need? What are the top skills you need to work remotely? Which companies are actively recruiting digital nomads? What is the new Spanish Digital nomad visa? Why the role of 'community manager' is one of the most sought-after roles right now Cepee has an amazing podcast, and if you want to join her community, then have a gander at the options here.  She also has a great book about living in Europe, which you can check out here. -- NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.    

Fancy living in Croatia... and paying zero tax? Course you do! Today we talk about one of the most popular Digital Nomad visa right now, and we are joined by an expert guest who organises visas like this for people just like you. We cover: Who is eligible? Can YOU get a visa? Tax - is it really 0%? Paperwork - how do you manage this? The restrictions - What's the catch? So if you're considering living in Croatia then this is the episode for you. You can find out more about our guest on the Adriatic Sea Change website, and if you want to chat about your options, then you're probably best starting a chat via their Facebook page, or emailing [email protected]. -- NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

Paying tax as a nomad/ex-pat..? Some of the most often asked questions we get are around tax and travelling. Today we have one of the world's experts on money talking about: Flag theory - what it is, how it works and how it can help you save huge amounts on tax Travelling full-time vs nomad - which is better? Paying tax as a nomad - how do we manage this? Where do we pay it? Can we get away with paying much less? Tax avoidance - Where is the best place to live for minimal tax So if you're considering this life, or you're already an ex-pat or nomad,  then this is the episode for you. You can find out more about our guest on his website, and you can get a free ticket to the Expat Money Summit here.   -- NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

You what really gets on our collective t*ts? When people say, 'You're so lucky to have this life!". FFS... In this honest episode, we talk about all the ways we've been UNLUCKY, but how almost every single one of them turned out to be lucky in the long run. So if you're considering this life, or you're balls-deep in this life, and you are worried about bad things happening, this is the episode for you. We also mention: Episode 23: How Andrew drives around Europe in a camper van Episode 72: The mindset you need to live & work aboard with Gal & Mayaan. -- NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

New listeners Tom & Mai got in touch and asked us an important question: What are the cultural norms, things to avoid, and things that surprised you when living in Spain? So over the last 2 episodes, we talk about everything that caught us out in Spain, from culture to food & drink, to travel and finally weather & language. Other episodes mentioned: Episode 80 is part 1 of this two part series Episode      -- NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

New listeners Tom & Mai got in touch and asked us an important question: What are the cultural norms, things to avoid, and things that surprised you when living in Spain? So over the next 2 episodes, we talk about everything that caught us out in Spain, from culture to food & drink, to travel and finally weather & language. Look out for part 2 coming next week! -- NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

If you've ever wanted to live and work in Spain before, then you'll know it's tough if you're non-EU. However, Spain seems to be following in the footsteps of Portugal, Greece & Croatia and introducing a Digital Nomad visa to allow anyone who is a 'third country' native to live & work in Spain. In typical Spanish style, the launch date is 'mañana', but in this episode we speak to the Spanish visa expert Jessica Baker (who owns DecipherSpain.com) as she gives us her expert predictions on what it'll look like. She also goes through the 5 existing visas that will allow you to live and work in Spain without having to wait for the Spanish Digital Nomad visa. You can find out more about Jessica at: - Her website - Her Instagram - Her Facebook page And we also mentioned the amazing people at the co-working space in Malaga - The Living Room. They helped us by introducing us to Jessica, so thanks guys! -- NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

As you may have seen on Instagram, this week we unpacked our storage unit after 5 years, and out of 30+ boxes and loads of furniture... we kept one small box. So, join us as we set the scene and then explain how we felt unpacking all of our sh*t. NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad Let's get stuck in.  --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

Want to live like a local in Spain? We've spent almost 6 years living in Spain, and today we identify 13 things that tourists do, that the Spanish would never! As ever, we focus mainly on bars and restaurants, and we'll show you the 13 things we've learnt that will instantly identify you as a tourist in Spain.  Hope you enjoy this one! NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad Let's get stuck in.  --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

In this episode, we meet Julianne Bosch (pronounced 'Bosk') who has travelled the world as a wife (to a fancy jet-setting, Spanish-speaking businessman) and mother (to 3 cool kids who speak loads of languages). Regular listeners will know that we don't have (nor do we want!) kids, so we always jump at the chance of sharing travel stories from people who do.  You can find out more about Julianne on her website, and you can buy her book from her website, or Amazon. Hope you enjoy this one! NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad HOW to live and work abroad WHERE to live & work abroad Let's get stuck in.  --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

We've had a short break, as we both went back to the UK for 3 weeks. We hadn't seen some of our friends or family for 2 and half years, so although it was brilliant, we did learn 7 important lessons. I think it underlined WHY we still want to live and work abroad. Enjoy! NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad (this week) HOW to live and work abroad (next week) WHERE to live & work abroad (coming up!) Let's get stuck in.  --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

In this episode, we talk about our last 7 weeks where we've been living and working in Split, Croatia. We talk about the areas we liked (and those we didn't), the general cost of things (including rent), and Lea brings back the Factoids segment with some facts about Split. NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad (last week) HOW to live and work abroad (this one) WHERE to live & work abroad (next week) Let's get stuck in.  --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

In this episode, we reflect on how we've lived & worked together as a couple for almost 10 years, without having (too many) arguments. We outline the 7 principles and hacks that ensure we stay sane and happy. NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad (last week) HOW to live and work abroad (this one) WHERE to live & work abroad (next week) Let's get stuck in.  --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

In this episode we talk to the amazing Mayaan & Gal from Smoozitive who specialise in helping people take that first scary step from comfortable home-life to a strange, exciting and brand new world as a Nomad or Ex-pat. Join as we talk about belonging, making friends, reverse ex-patting (where you go back to your home country) and the 'Fire Game' (Not as dangerous as it sounds). You can find Gal & Maayan on Instagram (@smoozitive), their website and you can join the waitlist for their brand new program here. Let's get stuck in. PS. The sound at the beginning is Al knocking his microphone over... that lunchtime wine probably wasn't the best idea...  --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

We've recently fucked up a bit.  We normally do quite a bit of research on the area we're going to live before committing to a longer (3 weeks or more) rental, but this time we did not, and it's bitten us in the arse (quite literally for our poor dog peanut who was attacked this week by another neighbourhood dog). So, in this episode, we give you the top 7 mistakes that most ex-pats or nomads (and us!) make when choosing somewhere to live - this includes renting an AirBnB abroad! Join us as we talk 'finding a home abroad' and we'll tell you all the mistakes we made, plus the hacks and shortcuts we've found that meant that (almost) every place we settled made us very, very happy. The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap.   --- Get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.

In this episode, we reveal our brand new roadmap for anyone wanting to live and work abroad. In addition, we actually go through the 9 questions ourselves. You see, last week we left our lovely house in Istria, and are spending the final 5 weeks of our visa in Split (Croatia), before heading off to test Portugal as a potential place to live. So you'll see exactly how the roadmap can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap.   --- Get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.

You might have noticed that we've been missing for 3 weeks... That's 'cos we went away for 4 days and ended up staying away for almost 4 weeks. In this episode, we look at why we ran away, what we learnt and how this could be useful if you're considering living and working abroad.   --- Get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.

Welcome to the shitshow. Listen as we try (and fail) to record an episode on the road, using nothing more than Al’s iPhone and Leanne ‘singing’ our theme tune. Yep, it’s exactly as you’re imagining.

This episode is the final part of the 3 questions you MUST ask before living & working abroad. The three questions are: Episode 65: Why do you want to live and work abroad? (Released 2 weeks ago) Episode 66: How do you live and work abroad? (Released last week) Episode 67: Where in the world can you work and live abroad? (This one!) HINT: If you’ve not listened to episode 65 or 66 yet, go back and listen to those first - it’s vitally important to know why you want to live and work abroad, and how you'll do it before you think about where you'll live. In this episode, we give you a simple framework for working out the perfect place for you to live. Part 1: Ask 6 questions about yourself: Do the VITALS exercise (see link below) Part 2: Ask 3 questions about the place: Infrastructure, Tax/Visa/Cost & Weather By the way, despite our very honest talk, we believe you can do this! Oh, and get in touch if you are interested in joining an upcoming challenge that will help you to live and work abroad in 6 months.  Links & other episodes mentioned: VITALS exercise by Dr Audrey Tang Ep 21: Paul, who moved to the Spanish division of his bank The website that helps you find the best mobile data sim around the world The website that gives you the cost of living in different countries Ep 28: Our actual monthly budget for living abroad The website that gives you the cost of living in different countries --- Get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.

This episode is part 2 of 3 of the 3 questions you MUST ask before living & working abroad. The three questions are: Episode 65: Why do you want to live and work abroad? (Released last week) Episode 66: How do you live and work abroad? (This episode) Episode 67: Where in the world can you work and live abroad? (Coming next week) HINT: If you’ve not listened to episode 65 yet, go back and listen to that first - it’s vitally important to know why you want to live and work abroad before you think about how or where. In this episode, we talk about our own experiences as working remotely in a job, working as a freelancer, working as a consultant and owning a business. By the way, despite our very honest talk, we believe you can do this! Oh, and get in touch if you are interested in joining an upcoming challenge that will help you to live and work abroad in 6 months. PS. About 38 mins in we finally work out what the difference is between freelancer and consultant!  Other episodes mentioned: Ep 63: Alex, the sports physio who moved his business from the UK to the Austrian Alps Ep 36: David, who got a job in another country Ep 35: Will, who's both a freelancer and business owner Ep 32: An American freelancer who lives in Croatia and has US clients Ep 21: Paul, who moved to the Spanish division of his bank --- Get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email [email protected]. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.