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Xiaochen was born in China but his parents moved to Japan when he was young, and then to the U.S. a bit later.  After traveling to many countries, he recounts some of his experiences and favorite places, plus what made him start the Study Abroad in Japan initiative and how to get started and make it happen.

Shakira Stover talks about life in Spain versus the U.S. and how handles being a mom who works in the U.S and lives in Spain. She shares the cost of living for her family of five, and how living in Spain suits them more. Nothing is left unsaid.

Interview with Martin, a hiking enthusiast who has completed the Long trail, a 273-mile journey across two countries. He talks about the setback and eventual return to finish his goal. Advice for anyone interested in hiking and more stories from the road.

Linda King, a travel writer, and blogger of the smarttravelista site stopped by to chat about budget travel and safety on the road among other topics. Her past experiences in the travel (airline) and banking industries allowed her to start her own business that deals with all aspects of traveling for would-be travelers. Her quick-read books are available on Amazon.

An interview with ex-pat Paul Kennedy on his life and travels throughout the world before ending up in Hanoi where he is putting his culinary skills to work and prepares to release his first book delving into Asian culture and food. He shares some stories and advice for others.

An interview with Tony, whose partner was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at the same time that he was struggling with heart problems requiring surgery. He discusses early retirement for both of them, symptoms to watch out for, how running marathons have brought them closer, and how it helps her, plus how they fund their races, advice, and more. A must-listen.

Nichole Davis, a flight attendant with a major airline is interviewed about life in the air, her favorite places, myths about the profession,  and advice for those wanting an unconventional life, one that she chose after the 2008 world crisis. #flightattendant 

Kris Sunkara decided that a career in medicine was not for him, with a better work-life balance as his main objective. His search for just that led him to San Diego from the Bay area. Trying to find someplace similar but in Europe, he zeroed in on Valencia. Listen to the story, his cost of living, and how he is fairing as an ex-pat. #Expat #Valencia #Spain

Stewart Gatsi is a true renaissance man. Born in Zimbabwe, he moved to the U.S in his teens. When the rose-colored glasses came off, he decided on Cyprus as his next destination. Counting Dubai, and  South Africa as some of his destinations, he has been living in Vietnam for the past few years. Hear his amazing stories now on the podcast. #Expat #Vietnam #Travel Stories

Author of the new book titled "Are we there yet? The year-long adventure that kept on giving" stops by to tell us about his family adventure at the height of the global recession. What led them to the decision, did they keep to their budget? and life on the road with 2 kids are just some of the topics discussed. #author #gapyeartravel #arewethereyet

Having already lived in Istanbul and South Korea while teaching English as he backpacked around the world, Tim was happy to get back in it once his child was older. The high cost of living in Tampa Florida motivated enough to Mexico, where he's been for the past few years. He talks about the cost of living, the new edition of his book, "A better life for half the cost" and his digital nomad work life. #expat #Mexico #digitalnomad #slowtravel

Bing was on an 8 year and counting road trip that has included a lot of mishaps. Robberies, missing teeth, jail time, and even a brain injury. Now back home after being derailed by the pandemic, he discusses some of what's included in his travel memoir "Unprotected Treks" which is all about how not to travel. He is hoping to start back up as soon as possible. A must-listen for all travelers. #Travel #hownottotravel #travelmishaps