
Expat experiences, information and advice for anyone moving or living abroad. Visit Expat Focus at expatfocus.com for more.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 171 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelSociety & Culture | |||

British author Chris Ruffle joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about three decades of life in Asia — and the vineyard and Scottish castle he built in rural China. Chris left Yorkshire in the 1980s with a degree in Chinese and has since worked acro... more
Toni Torres joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about the realities of moving to Málaga in 2026. Born and raised in the city, Toni has watched it transform into one of Spain's most popular expat destinations — and he sees both sides of that story e... more
Thinking about moving abroad with your pet — or worried about what it actually involves? In this episode of the Expat Focus Podcast, Carlie is joined by Giulia Gebhardt from WorldCare Pet Transport to break down what's changed in international pet re... more
Co-Founder of My Expat Mind Anna Zhadan joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about expat mental health. After leaving Belarus at just nine years old and making many international moves since, Anna knows first-hand the psychological toll that living ... more
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I’ve been listening to this podcast for a few years now. There are are some real gems of information here.
But beware of contacting any of the experts being interviewed here. I contacted a tax expert who was interviewed about pensions about a complicated international government pension situation I had that he had actually touched upon in the interview. I got some useful initial advice, then lots of requests for money for research being undertaken, but very small real results. I ended up solv... more
Listened to a handful of episodes, didn’t learn much. Moving on.
This was wonderful really great information, would love to have it updated to post pandemic interview
The content is great but the uneven sound volume make it barely listenable. The host's sound level is always much higher than that of the guest so I find myself constantly fidgeting with the volume knob going up and down trying not to destroy my hearings. Not good while driving.
So if I could make any constructive criticism would be to invest in better editing, mic placement, and volume leveling software. Uneven sound levels are one of the biggest podcast killers.
I have thoroughly enjoyed about 5 or 6 episodes so far over the past 2 days. Some of the older ones have volume discrepancies between the speakers, which can be a little annoying. Most of them have been great & relatively natural interview type conversations. Some feel a little too short, as it seems difficult to really explain all of the aspects of certain parts of moving or living in another country without rambling, but the grittty details are some of my favorite parts. I usually come away wi... more
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A broad look at expat life, relocation, and living abroad, with episodes covering practical how-tos, personal experiences, and expert insights across destinations like Spain, Portugal, Thailand, the UK, Bali, and beyond. Listeners often get actionable guidance on visas, housing, education, finance, mental health, pet relocation, and cultural adaptation, along with real-world anecdotes from long-term expatriates, stay-at-home parents, digital nomads, and international professionals. A standout feature is the mix of holistic relocation support—from visa paths and cost-of-living considerations to community-building and psychological well-being—paired with guests who bring tangible, lived experience and specialist expertise. For potential liste... more
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Recent guests on Expat Focus include:
1. Chris Ruffle
2. Toni Torres
3. Giulia Gebhardt
4. Anna Zhadan
5. Victoria Pearce
6. Yolanda Reshemah
7. Laura Poggioli
8. Susana Yang
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