In this episode we're focusing on tax issues for South African expats. Did you know they’re on track to break their own emigration record this year? And the biggest mistake expats can make, according to today’s guest, is thinking they’re not a big enough 'fish' for the South African Revenue Office to bother coming after. You won’t just disappear off their radar once you leave the country. Attorney and Financial Emigration Legal Specialist Jonty Leon is going to explain why sorting out your South...
Jun 25, 2018•18 min
In this week's podcast, Expat Focus talks to John Siskar about his experience of teaching in Germany. Having moved from being a kindergarten teacher all the way through to secondary school, John has a wealth of experience to share! What can you expect as a foreign teacher working in Germany? And what do you do when your school goes bankrupt? American expat John Siskar wasn’t planning to dive into an international teaching career when he went travelling six years ago. And he certainly wasn’t expe...
Apr 30, 2018•26 min
Tony Elliott's job as an interest rate trader has seen him live in the some of the most exciting cities in the world. Meantime, as a dad, he's busy raising seven kids - in two countries. So what's expat life like when you've got a big family in different locations, and a job that means you need to move around, often at short notice? Listen to our latest episode to find out.
Apr 16, 2018•19 min
What was your biggest struggle when you moved to your new country? For Melanie Aronson, an American in Sweden, it was overcoming this unexpectedly deep sense of loneliness. She felt it so strongly, she decided to make a friend-finding app called Panion to help others who were feeling the same way she was. Keep listening to hear all about Panion, and Melanie’s experiences in Sweden.
Apr 06, 2018•22 min
Remote working has definitely hit the mainstream … and around the world, more and more people are taking the opportunity to be ‘temporary locals.’ Combining their jobs with longer-term travel, staying in one country for a month, or a few months at a time. Longer than the typical annual holiday allowance. But how do longer stints abroad – when you’re working – impact your tax situation? Today on the show, Oliver Heslop joins me again. He’s the owner of GETS – Global Expatriate Tax Services, based...
Mar 15, 2018•22 min
What does it take to own and run a B&B in the Italian countryside? American Ashley Bartner can tell you all about it – and she’s going to, today on the Expat Focus Podcast. 10 years ago, she and her husband Jason left the hustle and bustle of New York for a big old farmhouse in the beautiful Marche region of Italy. They’ve turned it into a very successful organic farm, inn and cooking school – called La Tavola Marche. But that’s not all - Ashley and Jason are also helping other expats lay th...
Mar 09, 2018•31 min
What’s your motivation for moving abroad? British expat Melanie Haynes was ready for an adventure, and it led her and her husband to move to Denmark. More than eight years later, they’re still there, living in the capital of Copenhagen. And Melanie’s blog dejligedays has become a go-to for many English-speaking expats in the city; she shares her discoveries, recommendations and gives newcomers advice for settling in. In this episode, Melanie shares her relocation story, and provides a little ins...
Feb 09, 2018•26 min
For a lot of us when we move abroad, the last thing we really want to think about is our tax situation; getting paperwork in order, remembering reporting dates and deadlines for a country we’re no longer living in. It might not be exciting, but it’s necessary, and our guest in this episode is going to run through some common scenarios for UK expats. OLIVER HESLOP is the owner of GETS – Global Expatriate Tax Services, and his company has tax specialists based in the UK, the US and Australia. Duri...
Jan 15, 2018•19 min
The Netherlands is well known for its great work-life balance, its cycling culture, tulip fields... But did you know it’s also a bit of an expat’s dream when it comes to making your move to a new country, and settling in? My guests in this episode are Sharon and Gladys from Rotterdam Partners, and the Rotterdam Expat Centre. This and other centres like it in cities across the Netherlands are taking so much stress and hassle out of the life setup process for new arrivals. The ladies are going to ...
Jan 03, 2018•16 min
Could you handle composting your own toilet waste? What about doing away with the convenience of the supermarket, and growing all your own food? Choosing a life that is more sustainable and self-sufficient is becoming easier, and more realistic for many of us, and living off the grid can also be very affordable in some parts of the world, once you get past all the up-front costs. Ian Usher is the co-publisher of House Sitting Magazine. He also once sold his whole life on eBay, and scored a movie...
Nov 17, 2017•23 min
Expat Focus talks to entrepreneur Craig Carlson about moving to France and starting his diner chain, ‘Breakfast in America.’
Nov 03, 2017•26 min
In this episode, Expat Focus talks to Jonathan Brown – an American who is carving out a location-independent life, while basing himself in Singapore. Jonathan originally moved to Asia to work for LinkedIn. Since then, he has published a book called The World Is Your Home , aimed at young professionals looking to take their own careers abroad. So what is life like as an expat in Singapore? And what sort of cultural challenges can you expect? Jonathan’s going to share his insights....
Oct 09, 2017•23 min
Many of us want to ditch our 9-5 life and travel the world. But finding a viable way to do that long term can be a bit of a challenge! One way that is increasing in popularity is house sitting. Vanessa Anderson is the publisher of House Sitting - the Ultimate Lifestyle Magazine . She and her partner Ian are living that ultimate lifestyle, as nomadic expats, looking after other people's homes and pets. So how does house sitting work exactly, and how do you get started? Vanessa's going to share so...
Oct 05, 2017•23 min
Expat Focus talks to Naomi Hattaway about repatriation, and what it's like to never quite feel at home. Naomi is the brain behind the popular I Am A Triangle concept, which she explains in more detail in the podcast.
Sep 29, 2017•20 min
Amanda Walkins talks to Expat Focus about how she came to move abroad, and how she ended up being a serial expat. Covering topics such as finance, check lists and the practical considerations necessary when changing countries, Amanda describes the joys and surprises of expat life.
Sep 08, 2017•21 min
Expat Focus talks to Jasmine Turner, an American expat teacher living in South Korea, about life, culture shock, and the isolation people can experience when living abroad.
Sep 05, 2017•22 min
Will Hewitson, Senior Partnerships Manager at FC Exchange, talks to Expat Focus about how to get a great rate on currency transfers, and moving your money abroad with confidence.
Jul 15, 2017•14 min
Vickie Skorji from Tell Japan talks to Carlie about the challenges of moving abroad and their impact on mental health.
Jul 15, 2017•15 min
Sarah Cole from John Murray Learning talks to Expat Focus about learning foreign languages.
Jul 15, 2017•20 min
Rebecca Grappo from RNG International Educational Consultants talks to Expat Focus about moving abroad with children.
Jul 15, 2017•21 min
Bethany Tucker from PetRelocation.com talks to Expat Focus about how to move abroad with your animals.
Jul 15, 2017•20 min
Tom Zachystal from Individual Asset Management talks to Expat Focus about some of the financial challenges US expats should consider
Jul 15, 2017•17 min
Anthony Parent from IRS Medic talks to Carlie about the US tax system and how it affects expats.
Jul 15, 2017•19 min
Guest hosts Claudine Gindel and Anthony Parent at IRS Medic talk to Tom Zachystal, founder of Individual Asset Management and Expat Focus partner, about why US brokerage accounts of Americans abroad are being closed down. Learn more about IRS Medic at www.irsmedic.com and follow their Parental Advisory podcast at www.parentaladvisoryshow.com . Contact Tom through his enquiry form at Expat Focus....
Jul 15, 2017•25 min
Guest host Katy Sewall from the Bittersweet Life podcast talks to her co-host Tiffany Parks in Rome about her decision to move abroad.
Jul 15, 2017•11 min
Casey writes part-time on a variety of topics, including his family's move and their ongoing adventures in Costa Rica, chronicled in his blog, A Dull Roar . In addition, he authors two other blogs and contributes articles to Hubpages about do-it-yourself projects, science and technology topics, amateur radio, life and humor.
Jul 15, 2017•25 min
British expat blogger Lindsay de Feliz talks to Expat Focus about life in the Dominican Republic, her blog yoursaucepans.blogspot.com and her upcoming book.
Jul 15, 2017•32 min
In this podcast we talk to expat education expert Becky Grappo about the challenges of international education and how to find the right school for your child abroad.
Jul 15, 2017•26 min
In this podcast we talk to Simon Hilton about foreign exchange and currency transfer issues for expats sending money abroad.
Jul 15, 2017•15 min
In this episode we speak to Robin Pascoe of ExpatExpert.com about the joys and challenges of expat parenting. Robin is a well known expat author who aims to help families make the most of living, working and raising children abroad. Robin's books are used by international school communities, global mobility practitioners, relocation specialists and traveling spouses worldwide and we're delighted to have her on the show!
Jul 15, 2017•15 min
