The Expat Lounge

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A podcast where we talk about travel and living abroad. Our biggest challenges, insecurities, the good, the bad, and the ugly! I want to empower others, especially women to go out there and travel. There's nothing you can't achieve if you really want to. The struggles you will face are worth getting out of your comfort zone. With social media showing us nothing but glamour and fairy tales, I want to have these hard conversations and be vulnerable. There's no sugar coating on this podcast, come and share your story with me!

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Episodes

Where have I been? Leaving Australia and moving to Spain

Hello everyone! I'm back with another season, as you can see I made some changes and here's the podcast's new name "The expat lounge podcast" I thought it would make more sense because my podcast is based on conversations with other travellers, expats, migrants. In this episode, I briefly share with you what has been going on and my plans for the future. I have left Australia after almost 4 years! At the time of the recording I was still in Belgium, I have now moved to Madrid! You can follow my ...

Nov 02, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 1

Traveling with Adam

Hey guys! In this episode, Adam and I talk about his experience as a solo traveler but also traveling with friends. We also talk about Clubhouse and the impact it might have on us, future travel plans when the pandemic is over, and many other things! You can follow Adam on Instagram @clemoadam and @clemotv

Mar 17, 2021•40 min

Budget travelling and pandemic travel with Deja

In today's episode, Deja and I are discussing her experience on solo travelling but also travelling during the pandemic and how the industry has changed and has adapted to the situation for those who are allowed to travel. Make sure you check out Deja on her Instagram @dejatheexplorer , her website and services on www.dejatheexplorer.com

Mar 03, 2021•51 min

Solo travelling and contente creation with Lu

In this week’s episode, Luisana from @thesolofemaletravelerpodcast is sharing with us her experience as a solo traveller coming from a small town moving to the US and travelling solo! We also talk about content creation and the struggle when getting started to get organized, find balance, and a workflow that works for us.

Feb 24, 2021•38 min

Dancing her way through solo travelling!

Hi friends! In this episode of the Cocoabuttertravel Podcast, I'm talking with Jocelyn about her experience as a solo traveller and artist. How she decided to live off of her passion as a performer mixed with travelling around the world. Make sure you check her out on Instagram @jocemoves

Feb 17, 2021•41 min

Solo travelling with Grace - part 1

In this first episode of Cocoabuttertravel Podcast season 2, we're diving deeper into solo travelling by starting with my personal experience as a solo traveller. I've been travelling since I was about 7 or 8 years old and at 22 I did my first solo trip to the US After recording this episode I realised that I had more to share about my travel experience, so there will be a part 2 coming up in a few weeks! I hope you will enjoy this episode feel free to follow me on Instagram @cocoabuttertravel a...

Feb 10, 2021•35 min

Let's wrap it up! | Season 1 finale

Hey guys! In this episode I answer two questions that were asked to me on instagram and I share what's coming up in the next season. Here's the link to the podcast's Instagram account , make sure you follow me to get updated on next season!

Nov 16, 2020•26 min

Healing through travel

In today's episode I have Blue on the show! An amazing example of healing through travel and turn around a chaotic upbringing to something positive. She shares with us her story and what she expects from the future. Follow Blue on Instagram @truestblu

Nov 02, 2020•40 min

Raising a family abroad

In this episode, I have Ireti on the show. Originally from Nigeria she’s first generation to the US. We talk about her love for travelling, moving to Europe to be with her husband and start a family! She talks about the struggles she faced but also how she still wants to travel with her kids and how she sees the future. Like I said in this show I want to empower anyone and everyone to travel and move abroad no matter their background or situation. Ireti shows us that even with kids and there’s s...

Oct 26, 2020•45 min

Finding myself at the other side of the world

In this episode I'm going solo! Highly requested I decided to record on my birthday an episode about my own travel journey and moving abroad. Also an update on what's next for the podcast and how I see my future here in Australia Don't forget to follow me on Instagram

Oct 19, 2020•43 min

A journey of self reflection through travelling

In this episode of moving abroad, I have Jazz on the show, she's a travel coach and her mission is to inspire others to travel for self-awareness and personal development. Together we talk about her experience traveling for the past 10 years and how travel has helped her grow. Find Jazz on instagram @jasmine.gatt and checkout her website Tour De Jazz

Oct 12, 2020•46 min

Moving abroad - Episode 4

In today's episode I have Arabela on the show, she's a young solo female traveler eager to discover the world and share with others her passion for travel! Today we talk about her experiences, how covid has impacted her life and travelings. But also the sensitive subject of sexual harassment that women often get while traveling. You can find Arabela on instagram @thespicytravelgirl and on her website through the article she mentioned on the show: - Traveling Pakistan during covid - Safety tips f...

Oct 05, 2020•38 min

Moving abroad - Episode 3

In this episode Angel talks about his experience moving to Costa Rica as a teacher. He gives us a little insight on his podcast and why he decided to start it. We discuss diversity, challenges and future plans. Make sure to check out Angel's podcast " In living color abroad " and on instagram @inlivingcolorabroad

Sep 21, 2020•44 min

Moving abroad - Episode 2

In today's episode, Manon is telling us about her story as a solo female traveler in South America. Her moving to Australia and we discuss the struggles that traveling full time can bring. Follow Manon on Instagram @planetenomade

Sep 14, 2020•38 min

Moving abroad - Episode 1

In this episode I'm with one of my best friends Liza, she's from the Netherlands and unexpectedly decided to move to Australia. After her working holiday visa she managed to get sponsored and together we talk about her experience, why she decided to settle here and her ups and downs. Hope you'll enjoy this first series of episodes, every Monday I'll be uploading a conversation with different people that have decided to move abroad for various raisons. Hoping that it will inspire others! Love, Gr...

Sep 07, 2020•31 min

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