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It takes a long time and a lot of research to really feel at home in another country. That uncertainty is exactly why the "Are we home yet?" podcast was created! To bridge the gap between “this is a new place”, to get to a point where you can really feel like you’re home, even though you’re an expat and even if it’s a country that’s the total opposite of where you’re originally from! For you to know a new place and to stop asking, "Are we home yet?", you'll have to know all the ins and outs of the land. It requires making friends with local people, trying local foods, visiting popular places and/or places of significance to the local population, learning about the new place where you live. While Googling places does get you through the basics of it all, it's not until you're actually there that you get to experience things firsthand and figure out exactly how to make your way through the place. I went through the same exact thing when I moved to China. Although I was super excited, there was instantly this sense of being totally out of place because I had no idea how I was going to set up my “home” in a land that just felt so alien to me. Let’s just say I was quite literally the “fish out of water” until I found people like me, who had also moved to China a couple of years before me and were able to give me the guidance I needed to get my footing in the new land and make it my own. They allowed me to learn from their mistakes, skip over some of the process of figuring it out, and held my hand as much as possible throughout the whole moving process. That’s exactly what I want to do for other people too! With the Are We Home Yet podcast, that’s exactly what I’m doing! My moving abroad podcast features guests from all over the world, people that packed up their bags and moved abroad and had to do the work to make the place their home. Places that you might be interested in moving to too!With their interviews, I ask my guests are you home yet, and you can learn all about the different countries in the world they live, in detail. We’re talking real details about what you would need to live in a new place. This includes things like what to expect when you’ve just landed in the new lands, how to make sure you’re getting the right accommodation, where you can get the best food from, schools and universities, things to do, things not to do, real expat living, everything you can possibly need to know! By the time you’re done listening, you’ll have all of the information you might need to skip over the fish out of water phase and directly into the one where you never have to ask yourself, “Are we home yet?” because you’ll know everything you need to know to make the new place your true home! Before you decide to move, listen to , subscribe , download, share, rate, and review the https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet podcast) . Check out the Are we home yet website to subscribe to the newsletter for updates and early access to information about new episodes and to purchase the handy https://www.amazon.com/Are-home-yet-guidebook-future-ebook/dp/B09X5CRYHD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13HJCJCOBNMNJ&keywords=are+we+home+yet+%3F+guidebook&qid=1650535118&sprefix=are+we+home+yet+guideb%2Caps%2C1132&sr=8-1 (ebook guidebook). Music credit: Sparrow's First Flight by Pryor Meadows

Want to move all around the world but don’t know if you can handle it? Most of us go through that phase at least once in our lives where we dream of moving abroad, we just want to pack up our bags and move to another country. In the past, that might’ve been extremely difficult, technology was lacking, and there were far too many barriers that restricted everyone’s movement. Not only that, but a severe lack of information about the world as a whole also made people wish and wish to move but left them in a space where they couldn’t do anything about it. I had a conversation with Dave Sperling, who spent many years of his life moving from one place to another, and each time, there were things he expected and things that would sneak up on him.We will be taking a closer look at what it’s like to move abroad, https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/teach-in-china-versus-teaching-in-the-uk/ (all the fun things you should look forward to), and the not so fun ones, along with how you can cope with the curve balls moving abroad might throw your way to make your move, a lot easier! Make sure to also check out Dave's esl cafe international job board at https://www.eslcafe.com/ (ESLCAFE.com) (formerly https://www.google.com.hk/search?q=daves+esl+cafe&newwindow=1&ei=OidiYuimOvX19APh-KfoCw&ved=0ahUKEwjoq-2Y46b3AhX1On0KHWH8Cb0Q4dUDCA4&uact=5&oq=daves+esl+cafe&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyCwgAELADEAcQChAeMgsIABCwAxAHEAoQHjIKCAAQsAMQChCRAjIJCAAQsAMQChAeMgkIABCwAxAKEB4yCQgAELADEAoQHjIJCAAQsAMQChAeMgkIABCwAxAKEB4yCQgAELADEAoQHjIJCAAQsAMQChAeSgQIQRgBSgQIRhgAUPoDWKIGYLUOaAFwAHgAgAGoCogBqAqSAQM3LTGYAQCgAQHIAQrAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz (Dave's ESL Cafe)) ! Every day is new, and any place you’re comfortable can feel like home. Take in the feast of the senses, the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and people you get to meet along the way. Please share this episode and leave a review, then come and join our Facebook community, https://www.facebook.com/groups/525591089170200 (Are We Home Yet Podcast. ) Check out https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (arewehomeyetpodcast.com)   to subscribe to the newsletter for updates and early access to information about new episodes and purchase the handy ebook guidebook. https://www.instagram.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Instagram ) https://twitter.com/arewehomeyetpod (Twitter) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQvzo9mIkhCqXTg0wfa27A (Youtube ) https://www.facebook.com/Arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Facebook ) https://www.pinterest.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/_saved/ (Pinterest) Music credit: Fascinating Life by Nick Petrov

There are ways that you can travel without even having years of savings in your banks. That’s something I learned from Jenaya. When she said that she was moving to China in 12 days, I asked her , “Why teach English abroad?” She was already qualified teach in America and employed in the teaching profession. She said the only word that I needed to answer my other question, “Is it worth it to teach abroad?” Travel. She was the person that introduced me to the world of “you can pack up your bags and travel, you can figure it out as you go,” which is why this week’s podcast was all about Jenaya and how she did it all! Throughout the podcast, we went over how she got to China, how she got her footing, and how she went from a fish out of the water to a business owner that’s making some serious moves! She did it all by teaching and traveling, and in this episode, we’re going to be talking about what all of that entails! Are you asking yourself, "Should I teach English abroad?" Well to know more insider’s knowledge about what it’s like to teach abroad on your own and build your life as a nomad, but still feel a sense of home wherever you live, tune in to episode 2 of the https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet Podcast) with Jenaya! Connect with Jenaya via https://linktr.ee/melanatedstamps?fbclid=IwAR2eTWNbZy6DFAOno4e5sRQuw8HWmFIYbL2DgjXLQhkDKIERfaA67onfsWQ (linktree). Purchase any of Jenaya's books via https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AJenaya++Perdue&s=relevancerank&text=Jenaya++Perdue&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1 (Amazon). Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! Share this episode and leave a review, then come and join my Facebook community, https://www.facebook.com/groups/525591089170200 (Are We Home Yet Podcast. ) Check out https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet podcast)   to subscribe to the newsletter for updates, early access to information about new episodes, and purchase the handy ebook guidebook. Connect to me on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Instagram ) https://twitter.com/arewehomeyetpod (Twitter) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQvzo9mIkhCqXTg0wfa27A (Youtube ) https://www.facebook.com/Arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Facebook ) https://www.pinterest.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/_saved/ (Pinterest) Music credit: Fascinating Life by Nick Petrov

Beijing might just be that perfect home away from home that you might be looking for! That’s something that I experienced, and the guest on this week’s podcast, Cale, did too! Throughout the podcast, Cale talked about his experience moving to Beijing, and how he managed to build a life there. Although the jobs in Beijing pay very well, what really makes a difference is the fact that the cost of living is fairly low. Sure, you might still be paying a chunk of your income for rent, but other things like transportation and food would balance it all out! That way, you can spend on things that really matter to you, whether that’s material things or experiences. In this week's podcast episode, I’ll be going over all the great things that make Being a top choice for expats, along with the things a lot of us had to learn the hard way so if you’re considering making the move yourself! To know more insider’s knowledge and lessen your search about living in Beijing, the pros and cons and what it’s like to move to Beijing and make a home there, tune in to episode 3 of the https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet Podcast) with Cale! Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast! Join my Facebook community, https://www.facebook.com/groups/525591089170200 (Are We Home Yet Podcast. ) Check out https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet podcast) online to subscribe to the newsletter for updates, early access to information about new episodes. Purchase the handy https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ebook/ (ebook ) guidebook. Connect with me on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Instagram ) https://twitter.com/arewehomeyetpod (Twitter) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQvzo9mIkhCqXTg0wfa27A (Youtube ) https://www.facebook.com/Arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Facebook ) https://www.pinterest.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/_saved/ (Pinterest) Music credit: Fascinating Life by Nick Petrov

Most of us grow up with a certain plan in mind. That plan is usually a “we’re going to live here, we’re going to get a particular degree, get a little house, and spend the rest of our lives, just hanging out.” But what if that didn’t have to be the plan? That’s exactly what the guest on this week’s podcast on the https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet podcast) , Keesha, thought! Keesha was working as a teacher’s assistant in the UK. She loved working with kids, but it still wasn’t the most satisfying life. She wanted to be able to make the most out of her life and her career, so she started looking. She wanted to figure out what she could do that would give her job satisfaction but also life satisfaction, and eventually landed on the conclusion that she could teach in China, and well; her findings were very interesting. While you can hear all about Keesha’s experiences on this week’s podcast, the conversation with her gave me enough insight to put together a little moving abroad guide (link below)! Here's a cool thing, her teaching in China salary. Not only is she making a lot more money in China, but since the cost of living is lower , she’s able to have a much higher standard of living while doing the job that she really loves! This makes all aspects of teaching worth it for her. Keesha’s journey gives a lot of insight into what it’s really like to make the shift from teaching in the UK to teaching in China, and if you want to know more about it, tune in to episode 4 of the Are we home yet Podcast with Keesha! If your next online search is going to be, “teach English in China program”, well check out the Are we home yet podcast website for resources on teaching in China and other places. Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast! When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG, FB, Pinterest: @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Join my Facebook community, https://www.facebook.com/groups/525591089170200 (Are We Home Yet Podcast. ) If you're interested in teaching in China, check out https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet podcast) online to subscribe to the newsletter for updates, early access to information about new episodes. Purchase the handy https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ebook/ (ebook ) guidebook. Connect with me on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Instagram ) https://twitter.com/arewehomeyetpod (Twitter) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQvzo9mIkhCqXTg0wfa27A (Youtube ) https://www.facebook.com/Arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Facebook ) https://www.pinterest.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/_saved/ (Pinterest) Music credit: Fascinating Life by Nick Petrov

There's something bittersweet about moving to a new country. On one hand, you open yourself up to a whole new world of possibilities and experiences that you could have in the new land. On the other, you might find yourself struggling to make yourself feel at home, even if you've lived there for years! This week's podcast was with Ziyo, a 27 year old from https://www.google.com.hk/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tDP1TcwTykrNmD04ipJzMrMziwuScwDAEwwB0k&q=tajikistan&oq=tajiki&aqs=chrome.1.0i355i433i512j46i433i512j69i57j0i433i512l4j69i61.4114j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 (Tajikistan )that had been moving all around the world since he was 17 years old! He talked about what home really means to him and how he goes about trying to make every new country he lives in as homey as possible. Even Ziyo agreed that this is probably the hardest part about moving abroad. However, it's not impossible. There are things you can do to make yourself feel at home in a new country, even if things seem super hard at first, and that's exactly what we're going to be discussing in this post, along with the little reasons you might be struggling to call the new place home. To know more about how Ziyo moved around all over the world and made each place as homey as possible, tune in to episode 5 of the https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet Podcast) with Ziyo!Check out the  https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet podcast)   to subscribe to the newsletter for updates and early access to information about new episodes and purchase the handy ebook guidebook. Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast! When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG, FB, Pinterest: @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Join my Facebook community, https://www.facebook.com/groups/525591089170200 (Are We Home Yet Podcast. ) Check out https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet podcast) online to subscribe to the newsletter for updates, early access to information about new episodes. Purchase the handy https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ebook/ (ebook ) guidebook. Connect with me on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Instagram ) https://twitter.com/arewehomeyetpod (Twitter) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQvzo9mIkhCqXTg0wfa27A (Youtube ) https://www.facebook.com/Arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Facebook ) https://www.pinterest.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/_saved/ (Pinterest) Music credit: Fascinating Life by Nick Petrov

When you actually get to your dream destination, you’ll find that all that glitters isn’t gold. It’s just that, glitter. While there are a lot of great things about moving abroad, not all of the experience is going to be great, especially if you’re moving abroad alone. That’s somethinghttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/61938714-5962-4fa6-a272-9b88995b76c9/ ( Elif, an Engineer, this week’s podcast guest), dealt with when she first moved to China from Turkey! Elif moved to China in 2021, and even though she had her job and her plan all lined up, things did not end up the way she thought they would. Immediately after she landed, she found herself in her worst nightmare. In this episode, we're going to be talking about the unexpected great things about moving abroad, the https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/moving-to-a-new-country-the-first-things/ (reality of a move abroad) alone, and tips for moving abroad alone, and making a home during Covid in another country. Some of the major things that happen and how you can keep them from ruining your move abroad! To find out more about Elif's move to China and how she copes with the reality of moving abroad, https://player.captivate.fm/episode/61938714-5962-4fa6-a272-9b88995b76c9/ (tune in to episode 6 of the Are we home yet Podcast with Elif)! Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world, some of whom move abroad alone! Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast! When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG, FB, Pinterest: @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Join my Facebook community, https://www.facebook.com/groups/525591089170200 (Are We Home Yet Podcast. ) Check out https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet podcast) online to subscribe to the newsletter for updates, early access to information about new episodes. Purchase the handy https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ebook/ (ebook ) guidebook. Connect with me on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Instagram ) https://twitter.com/arewehomeyetpod (Twitter) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQvzo9mIkhCqXTg0wfa27A (Youtube ) https://www.facebook.com/Arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Facebook ) https://www.pinterest.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/_saved/ (Pinterest) Music credit: Fascinating Life by Nick Petrov

Studying https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/welcome-to-the-are-we-home-yet-podcast/ (abroad )is the goal of a lot of people. That’s because it’s one of the best ways to see the world in your 20s. You don’t have as many responsibilities to deal with, and if you want to really break out of your shell and open yourself up to new experiences, that will change the way you look at life! Alessia is one of those people. She took the plunge to go study abroad in the Netherlands. She put herself out there by moving from Italy to the Netherlands for her university and feels at home with new friends and a new culture! Talking to her brought a lot more insight as to what one can expect while moving to the Netherlands and gave a closer look into the things that we don’t usually think about! In this episode, we’re going to be taking a closer look at what one should expect when moving to the Netherlands and how to make the move a lot easier! To know more insider’s knowledge into what it’s like to move to the Netherlands and more information on why study in the Netherlands, tune in to the https://player.captivate.fm/episode/425385b5-7486-4c56-9e83-810995ff0dcb/ (Are we home yet Podcast) with Alessia! Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast! When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG, FB, Pinterest: @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Join my Facebook community, https://www.facebook.com/groups/525591089170200 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/Arewehomeyetpodcast) Check out https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet podcast) online to subscribe to the newsletter for updates, early access to information about new episodes. Purchase the handy https://www.amazon.com/Are-home-yet-guidebook-future-ebook/dp/B09X5CRYHD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13HJCJCOBNMNJ&keywords=are+we+home+yet+%3F+guidebook&qid=1650535118&sprefix=are+we+home+yet+guideb%2Caps%2C1132&sr=8-1 (ebook ) guidebook. Connect with me on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Instagram ) https://twitter.com/arewehomeyetpod (Twitter) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQvzo9mIkhCqXTg0wfa27A (Youtube ) https://www.facebook.com/Arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Facebook ) https://www.pinterest.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/_saved/ (Pinterest) Music credit: Fascinating Life by Nick Petrov

This week's guest on the https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/podcasts/ (Are we home yet podcast) was Olusola, a student from Nigeria that moved on her own to Canada to find her independence and live "the better life," too. When she got there, she realized that there were lots of https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/moving-to-a-new-country-the-first-things/ (aspects of the move) that she hadn't anticipated, and she learned a lot in her year in Canada that she wanted everyone to know about! In this episode, we're going to be talking about all the little things you need to keep in mind before moving to Canada. So when you do get there, you have https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/welcome-to-the-are-we-home-yet-podcast/ (a better idea of what you're doing) and how you're supposed to handle everything, making the overall move a lot easier! Olusola has a YouTube channel where she talks about moving to Canada and her Canadian life: https://www.youtube.com/user/Olusolalove (https://www.youtube.com/user/Olusolalove) https://linktr.ee/Olusolalove (https://linktr.ee/Olusolalove) Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast! When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG, FB, Pinterest: @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Join my Facebook community, https://www.facebook.com/groups/525591089170200 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/Arewehomeyetpodcast) Check out https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/ (Are we home yet podcast) online to subscribe to the newsletter for updates, early access to information about new episodes. Purchase the handy https://www.amazon.com/Are-home-yet-guidebook-future-ebook/dp/B09X5CRYHD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13HJCJCOBNMNJ&keywords=are+we+home+yet+%3F+guidebook&qid=1650535118&sprefix=are+we+home+yet+guideb%2Caps%2C1132&sr=8-1 (ebook ) guidebook. Connect with me on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Instagram ) https://twitter.com/arewehomeyetpod (Twitter) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQvzo9mIkhCqXTg0wfa27A (Youtube ) https://www.facebook.com/Arewehomeyetpodcast/ (Facebook ) https://www.pinterest.com/arewehomeyetpodcast/_saved/ (Pinterest) Music credit: Fascinating Life by Nick Petrov A https://www.angiemjordan.com/podcast-launch-bestie (Podcast Launch Bestie) production

I met Dionne in Beijing, where she had been living abroad and making a home since 1997. She’s from Barbados and was offered a scholarship to study in China, which she took excitedly. Since this was a time before social media, personal relationships were absolutely essential to finding ways to moving abroad alone from Barbados, and living abroad successfully in China. She found the Chinese people to be very welcoming and gracious.  Before she could start school, she had to learn Mandarin so she could take her classes. The process of learning the language was very difficult, but luckily she had other foreign classmates that helped her out.  A friend got her an internship and then a job in a corporate events agency, and she has stayed in that industry ever since. However, she had to basically learn Mandarin again because the terms are so industry-specific compared to educational terms. She begins each day at 5:30am with meditation, exercise, and coffee, then some free time before going to work. She tries to go to bed by 9:30 in order to get a full 8 hours of sleep. In order to feel at home, she listens to a lot of Caribbean music and keeps her childhood bear with her. She now lives in San Francisco, after a transition of 10 months back in Barbados. She’s glad she had that transition time because she hadn’t realized how tightly strung she had been living in China, and is enjoying the more laid-back life in San Francisco. However, she’s had to rebuild her social network, and still feels some culture shock because she’s never lived in the US before.  One of the joys of moving abroad is that she really loves being able to share her own culture with her new friends. To know more about Dionne’s journey through Barbados, China, Paris and San Francisco, into https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/guests/ (episode 9) of the Are we home yet Podcast, out now!  Support the podcast, click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellorx (here to donate) and keep the cool interviews with guests from around the world going! Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world, who are enjoying living and working abroad! https://are-we-home-yet.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!) When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod *** Check out the blog for handy information about living abroad and https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/e-book/ (buy the ebook) , a great guidebook for moving abroad!

Japan is known throughout the world for being very unique in terms of culture. Even though every country in the world has its own customs and traditions, there's just something special about the way the Japanese go about their lives. That might just seem cute at first, but it's not just that. But the way they live their lives is very important to them, and if you were thinking about moving to Japan, or even visiting, there are many cultural things that you would have to keep in mind too! https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/guests/ (This week's guest on the podcast )was Dennis, a science reporter who found his way to Japan, making a home in Japan since the 1980s and has been living there ever since! In that time, he's become fully accustomed to Japanese culture and traditions, and the way life works there. To know more https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/10-questions-for-my-podcast-guests/ (insider knowledge) on interesting facts about Japanese culture and what it's really like moving to Japan and working there, tune in to episode 10 of the https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/welcome-to-the-are-we-home-yet-podcast/ (Are we home yet Podcast) with Dennis!Support the podcast, click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellorx (here to donate) and keep the cool interviews with guests from around the world going! Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! https://are-we-home-yet.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!) When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Check out the blog for handy information about living abroad and https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/e-book/ (buy the ebook) , a great guidebook for moving abroad! A https://www.angiemjordan.com/podcast-launch-bestie (Podcast Launch Bestie) production

Whenever people think about https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/japanese-culture-5-things-to-know/ (living in Japan), the first city that comes to mind is Tokyo! Tokyo is the capital, has incredible architecture, and it's a great, fast city to live in! But, just because it's the one we've heard about the most doesn't mean it's the only place to seek out if you're moving to Japan; Osaka is a great one too! https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/guests/ (This week's guest on the podcast was Richard), who moved to Osaka in his 50s and described it as the "Shanghai of Japan," the city people don't usually think about living in Osaka, but it happens to be one of the best places to live in Japan! In this post, we're going to be taking a closer look at what it's like living in Osaka, so if you're https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/whats-the-future-of-moving-abroad/ (thinking about moving) to Japan, you can figure out if Osaka fits the way you want to live your life too!  Richard explained his idea of "home" very beautifully. "Home isn't the soil you walked barefoot on the ground in, it's the people you surround yourself with and the space you live in." Because of the way Osaka is built and the way people are, he's been able to find his "home" there. Could it be your next home too? Thinking about a move to Osaka? Want a guide for living in Osaka? To find out more information about relocating to Osaka, about what it's really like to https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/japanese-culture-5-things-to-know/ (live in Japan), and quality of life in Osaka, tune in to a https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/guests/ (episode 11 of the Are We Home Yet Podcast with Richard!) Support the podcast, click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellorx (here to donate) and keep the cool interviews with guests from around the world going! Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! https://are-we-home-yet.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!) When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Check out the blog for handy information about living abroad and https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/e-book/ (buy the ebook) , a great guidebook for moving abroad!

https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/guests/ (This week's guest on the podcast was Micael), an expat from Sweden who was born in Tanzania and lived there for a decade before moving to Sweden. But after spending 40 years there, he realized that he wanted to connect with the land he was born in, so he sold everything he owned, packed his bags, and moved to Tanzania. His experience, being a returning resident and retiring in Tanzania, was very insightful, considering he's in a pretty special position. He gets to see things from the perspective of being native to the country and an expat that's moved there. So there's a lot to discuss! In most of the world, you're pretty much dispensable when you hit 60. The closer you are to 60, the more "useless" you become. Micael knew that if he were to stay in Sweden, he'd just have a boring retired life where he was just sitting around doing nothing meaningful all day. But when he moved to Tanzania, he realized that it's all about the older population! The older you are, the more experience you've had in life, and the more respected you are. Micael felt that just his age alone gets him through a lot of the problems; the rest are easily dealt with because he speaks the language or he works through them. The bottom line is that even if you feel like you're too old, you're never too old to live in Tanzania To know more about Micael's experience moving to Tanzania, like is it safe to live in Tanzania, and more of what is Tanzania like to live in, tune into an https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/guests/ (episode 12 of the Are We Home Yet Podcast)! Support the podcast, click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellorx (here to donate) and keep the cool interviews with guests from around the world going! Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! https://are-we-home-yet.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!) When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Check out the blog for handy information about living abroad and https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/e-book/ (buy the ebook) , a great guidebook for moving abroad! A https://www.angiemjordan.com/podcast-launch-bestie (Podcast Launch Bestie) production

Today's guest on the podcast is Amanda, a professional chef who started off her life in America. Amanda worked is a semi-retired chef who still gives cooking classes, a former recipe developer for Food and Wine magazine, Essence magazine and former Chef Instructor at Sur La Table and Williams-Sonoma in California. Eventually Amanda decided moving to Spain to retire was a perfect idea. One of her main reasons to not choose retirement in America, was the fact that things were getting too crazy there. There was far too much violence for her and her husband to continue living there. So she decided to pack her bags and move to another country, somewhere where she wouldn't just retire. She'd make a home, live her best life. With some research about the best country to retire in, Amanda found herself retiring in Spain! In our conversation, I got to find out about life in Spain, and it's very intriguing, to say the least. So, in this post, I'm going to do a complete rundown of some of the top reasons why moving abroad, retiring in Spain, making a home in Spain, is a perfect idea. Want to hear more about retiring in Valencia Spain , best way to make a home in Spain? Listen to this episode. Support the podcast, click https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellorx (here to donate) and keep the cool interviews with guests from around the world going! Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! https://are-we-home-yet.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!) When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Check out the blog for handy information about living abroad and https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/e-book/ (buy the ebook) , a great guidebook for moving abroad!

There are many reasons why someone might choose to become an ESL teacher, but one of the most common motivations is a love of travel. If you’re an English as a Second Language teacher, there’s a good chance that Beijing was your dream destination. https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/move-to-beijing/ (Beijing )is a city that is full of opportunities for ESL teachers, and it’s a great place to live and work. However, the outbreak of Covid-19 has forced many ESL teachers to leave Beijing and return to their home countries.In this podcast episode, Amy, whom I met when we were both teaching for https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/welcome-to-the-are-we-home-yet-podcast/ (Disney English in Beijing), shares her experience of creating a home in Beijing and offers advice for future expats who may find themselves in a similar situation. When she saw an ad looking for English teachers in China with Disney English she thought why not? She didn’t know anything about China. When Amy moved to China to teach English as a Second Language, she didn’t know anything about the country. She was unsure of what to expect, and had to rely on YouTube videos and online research to learn about her new home. She also tried reaching out to people who had already been there, ESL teaching, and everyone was just so helpful in getting me settled and finding an apartment and getting acclimated to the culture shock of living in China for the first time. However, once she arrived, she quickly realized that there is so much more to China than she could have ever imagined. The history, the culture, and the food are just a few of the things that make China such a fascinating place. And through her work as an English as Second Language teacher, she has had the opportunity to help other people discover all that this country has to offer. Her parents were concerned but she just reassured them and showed them that she was safe. During her Whatsapp calls she showed them around her neighborhood, her apartment, and made them feel like they were a part of it as well, and in a way, it stopped her from feeling very like homesick. When Amy thinks about what home means to her, she thinks of a place where she can be comfortable and herself around the people who she enjoys spending time with. For Amy, that place was Beijing. Although she spent less than one year living in Beijing as a teacher she absolutely loved it. She misses it every day. Beijing was a place where she felt like she belonged. As an ESL teacher, Amy felt like she had a real impact on her students’ lives. Amy still dreams about going back to Beijing all the time. But even though she’s no longer living there, Beijing will always hold a special place in her heart as her home away from home. Teaching English in Beijing was an amazing experience and she would recommend it to anyone! To hear more about https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/moving-abroad-the-good-the-bad/ (being an English as Second Language teacher )in Beijing or living in Adelaide, tune in to https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/guests/ (episode 14 )of the Are We Home Yet Podcast! Support the podcast,https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellorx ( donate) and keep the cool interviews with guests from around the world going! Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! https://are-we-home-yet.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!) When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Check out the blog for handy information about living abroad and https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/e-book/ (buy the ebook) , a great guidebook for moving abroad! A https://www.angiemjordan.com/podcast-launch-bestie (Podcast Launch Bestie) production

Today’s guest is Stevy, an expat from Gabon who spent 17 years in Ghana and is currently living in Rwanda. He’s a conference interpreter, voiceover coach, English teacher, motivational speaker, and businessowner.  Stevy was still in high school when he left for Ghana. He worked freelancing jobs around West Africa and Kenya until he fell in love with Rwanda. He loves the cooler climate, the fresh, clean food, and the quiet atmosphere. He moved during a 2020 lockdown and set up a voiceover booth in his wardrobe. His wife and child joined him from Kenya 6 months later. What he discovered living in Rwanda, and in researching voice talent gigs, was that there is a rising demand for voiceovers, narrators, and interpreters with a natural African accent. This led him to found Gemini Multimedia, a network of voice talent available for projects, so that he can provide opportunities and help alleviate poverty in Africa. The visa process in Rwanda was very easy for Stevy and his family. The president removed the fee and gave anyone from one of the 54 African states 30 days for free to visit, and members of the East African community can stay for 6 months. The cost of living in Rwanda in cheaper, an example of that is the Rwandan business license, which is remarkably less expensive than in Ghana. Living in Rwanda, Stevy has found true peace of mind. He enjoys the presence of security forces, the quietness even in highly populated areas, and the openness of the people. In terms of struggles, the biggest problem he’s encountered is communication. There are language barriers that get in the way of doing everyday business. Stevy does consider Rwanda his forever home. His plan, once he has enough money, is to have properties in many different places, but his definition of home is wherever you can find the peace and joy that you’re looking for.  Connect with Stevy at http://www.geminimultimedia.org (www.geminimultimedia.org) Support the podcast,https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellorx ( donate) and keep the cool interviews with guests from around the world going! Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! https://are-we-home-yet.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!) When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Check out the blog for handy information about living abroad and https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/e-book/ (buy the ebook) , a great guidebook for moving abroad!

https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/welcome-to-the-are-we-home-yet-podcast/ (In this week’s episode), Life Hacker Guy Founder Adam is living in Malaysia, loving it, and discusses starting a supplement business. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re interested in starting a business. And why not? Entrepreneurship is the key to independence and success. But what if you want to start a business overseas? Is it even possible?When Adam came to Malaysia and he started his own business there, and got into the health supplement industry, learning how to produce supplements. Many years ago Adam suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome, he did too much exercise which affected his immune system, so he was sick quite often. Adam looked at green products but wasn’t too impressed with the quality of the supplements available.So he decided to contact manufacturers in the US and see if it was possible to make his own and partnered with a manufacturer in the US to produce the products. This allowed him to get exactly the quality and results I was looking for. He also decided to produce it in the US because of the availability of third-party analysis and the large customer market there. It’s been challenging to set up a business based in the US while living in Malaysia, but he has made it work well. His Supergreen Tonik supplement has been featured in Yahoo! News, Morningstar, Washington City Paper, and StreetInsider. Today, Adam’s company provides high-quality supplements to customers all over the world. Adam takes the product and so he has invested interest in making it the best product that is commercially viable. He reads the reviews and sees that it’s a product that many people receive benefit from and that brings him joy. He decided to produce it in the US because of the availability of third-party analysis and the large customer market there. It’s been challenging to set up a business based in the US while living in Malaysia, but he has made it work well. His https://supergreentonik.com/ (Supergreen Tonik) supplement has been featured in Yahoo! News, Morningstar, Washington City Paper, and StreetInsider.  Learn more about Supergreen Tonik here: https://supergreentonik.com/ (https://supergreentonik.com/) Read more about Adam and his entrepreneurial journey here: https://lifehackerguy.com/?fbclid=IwAR1fGkr3MXMy8wT8eK9oVu94J246AyUCFy32p96l2sAyjyQ7cU--rJjOdzI (https://lifehackerguy.com) If you want to know more insider knowledge on living abroad like a local, tune in to episode 16 of the Are We Home Yet Podcast and hear more from https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/guests/ (Life Hacker Guy Founder, Adam)!Support the podcast,https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellorx ( donate) and keep the cool interviews with guests from around the world going! Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! https://are-we-home-yet.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!) When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Check out the blog for handy information about living abroad and https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/e-book/ (buy the ebook) , a great guidebook for moving abroad!

This week's episode is with Amy Sommers, Author of Rumors from Shanghai, a Seattle native who is now back living in the city after a stint living abroad, living in Shanghai. We discussed what it was like to return to a city that she knew so well, and how her understanding of home has changed as a result of her and her family's experiences during their time in Shanghai. The conversation covered topics such as how our concept of home can shift when we move away, the importance of community and connection, and how to find a sense of belonging in a place that is constantly changing.https://www.amysommers.net/ (Amy Sommers) is the author of a book titled Rumors from Shanghai. It is about an African-American man, Tolt Gross, whose job brings him to live in Shanghai. He soon learns about a secret plan that Japan is plotting against Pearl Harbor but is concerned that no one will believe the word of a black man. Set in a pre-revolutionary era the book vividly captures the people of Shanghai, the history of the city's nightclub culture, architecture, and the environment of Shanghai.  Our conversation covered topics such as how our concept of home can shift when we move away, the importance of community and connection, and how to find a sense of belonging in a place that is constantly changing. Amy Sommers is the author of a book titled Rumors from Shanghai. It is about an African-American man, Tolt Gross, whose job brings him to live in Shanghai. He soon learns about a secret plan that Japan is plotting against Pearl Harbor but is concerned that no one will believe the word of a black man.  Set in a pre-revolutionary era the book vividly captures the people of Shanghai, the history of the city's nightclub culture, architecture, and the environment of Shanghai. She got to know Shanghai through the eyes of people who gave lectures and walking tours. They showed her the city's hidden treasures and helped her to understand its complicated history. Amy is grateful to them for giving her a deeper understanding of the fascinating Shanghai. Throughout my interview with Amy Sommers, she also shares her personal story of returning to Seattle which has undergone a significant transformation in the intervening years. When she left in 2004, it was still a relatively small city with a scrappy, DIY attitude. But by the time she moved back in 2015, it had become a major tech hub, and that change was evident in everything from the skyline to the people on the streets.  In some ways, it felt like coming home to a place that is both familiar and new, and she's excited to see what the next chapter of Seattle's story will bring. Amy offers insights into the challenges and rewards of making a home in a city that you love, after living in China for 11 years. To purchase the book Rumors from Shanghai, clickhttps://www.amazon.com/Rumors-Shanghai-Amy-Sommers-ebook/dp/B09P1G7ZTY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QZVNNXFJ8MAA&keywords=amy+sommers&qid=1661794890&s=digital-text&sprefix=amy+sommers%2Cdigital-text%2C111&sr=1-1 ( here) If you want to know more insider knowledge on life in Shanghai, tune in to episode 17 of the Are We Home Yet Podcast!Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! Support the podcast, donate, and keep the cool interviews with https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/study-in-the-netherlands-why-study-abroad/ (guests from around the world) going! https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/podcasts/ (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!)When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod Check out the https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/blog/ (blog )for more resources about living abroad, and buy handyhttps://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/e-book/ ( moving and making a home abroad ebook guide), with a great moving abroad https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/checklist-when-moving-to-another-country/ (checklist )at the end!

Travel Noire travel writer Rafael is this week's guest, he writes for a travel site that focuses on the experiences of Black travelers who travel the world. Travel Noire founder Zim Ugochukwu, created the site in 2013. Travel Noire has become a go-to resource for Black travelers seeking honest and relatable travel content. In addition to featuring travel stories and destination guides, Travel Noire offers a travel directory and travel deals. Its mission is to inspire people of color to travel more and to see the world as a source of opportunity.I read an article Rafael wrote in Travel Noire, about almost being deported from Argentina. The article was very interesting and I wanted to speak with him about the way he had moved abroad, wherein he lived like a local, which made his experience more enjoyable. Travel Noire travel writer Rafael has moved back to America to be near family and plan his future with his fiancée, specifically he moved to Atlanta, a city that has plenty of food options and good people. The city has a balance of city life and suburban life, making it the perfect place to settle down. With its many cultural attractions and its diverse population, Atlanta is a city that has something for everyone. And although it's wonderful that Rafael is happy to be there, for a while, in America he felt like he was existing, working in corporate America, instead of living and he had an overwhelming desire to travel. So Rafael decided to move abroad for a short while and travel. He and his fiancée planned for months, they had both dreamed of seeing the world and knew they didn't want to do it under the confines of a traditional 9-5. So they took the leap, handed in their resignations, and set off on the adventure of a lifetime. They've seen more of the world than they imagined and are excited to continue seeing it together in years to come. February 2019 marked a turning point in their life, they decided to take a leap of faith and travel to Bangkok, Thailand. It was a decision that would change everything. In Bangkok, they started their lives over, exploring new careers and lifestyles. Rafael became a travel writer contributing to Travel Noire, documenting their experiences for the Travel Noire site. His partner became a teacher, helping Thai students learn English. They embraced Bangkok and found a new sense of freedom. They were no longer constrained by the expectations of society; instead, They were able to forge our path. And that is what moving abroad is all about. It is about breaking down barriers and embracing the unknown.  The countries Rafael visited in his 3 years while living abroad were : Thailand, Italy, Indonesia, Sicily, Greece, Portugal, and Argentina. To read the article written by Travel Noire travel writer Rafael, and read more fantastic articles in Travel Noire, clickhttps://travelnoire.com/traveler-story-that-time-i-almost-got-deported-during-a-worldwide-pandemic ( here). For more information about the dark period of history which Rafael mentioned in his interview, https://www.google.com.hk/search?q=argentina+history+black+people&oq=argentina+history+black+people&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l8j0i390.5875j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 (click here for resources.) If you want to know more insider knowledge on living abroad like a local, tune in to episode 18 of the Are We Home Yet Podcast and hear more fromhttps://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/guests/ ( Travel Noire Travel Writer Rafael)!Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! Support the podcast, donate, and keep the cool interviews with https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/study-in-the-netherlands-why-study-abroad/ (guests from around the world) going! https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/podcasts/ (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!) When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod...

Travel Noire travel writer Rafael is this week's guest, he writes for a travel site that focuses on the experiences of Black travelers who travel the world. Travel Noire founder Zim Ugochukwu, created the site in 2013. Travel Noire has become a go-to resource for Black travelers seeking honest and relatable travel content. In addition to featuring travel stories and destination guides, Travel Noire offers a travel directory and travel deals. Its mission is to inspire people of color to travel more and to see the world as a source of opportunity.I read an article Rafael wrote in Travel Noire, about almost being deported from Argentina. The article was very interesting and I wanted to speak with him about the way he had moved abroad, wherein he lived like a local, which made his experience more enjoyable. Travel Noire travel writer Rafael has moved back to America to be near family and plan his future with his fiancée, specifically he moved to Atlanta, a city that has plenty of food options and good people. The city has a balance of city life and suburban life, making it the perfect place to settle down. With its many cultural attractions and its diverse population, Atlanta is a city that has something for everyone. And although it's wonderful that Rafael is happy to be there, for a while, in America he felt like he was existing, working in corporate America, instead of living and he had an overwhelming desire to travel. So Rafael decided to move abroad for a short while and travel. He and his fiancée planned for months, they had both dreamed of seeing the world and knew they didn't want to do it under the confines of a traditional 9-5. So they took the leap, handed in their resignations, and set off on the adventure of a lifetime. They've seen more of the world than they imagined and are excited to continue seeing it together in years to come. February 2019 marked a turning point in their life, they decided to take a leap of faith and travel to Bangkok, Thailand. It was a decision that would change everything. In Bangkok, they started their lives over, exploring new careers and lifestyles. Rafael became a travel writer contributing to Travel Noire, documenting their experiences for the Travel Noire site. His partner became a teacher, helping Thai students learn English. They embraced Bangkok and found a new sense of freedom. They were no longer constrained by the expectations of society; instead, They were able to forge our path. And that is what moving abroad is all about. It is about breaking down barriers and embracing the unknown. The countries Rafael visited in his 3 years while living abroad were : Thailand, Italy, Indonesia, Sicily, Greece, Portugal, and Argentina. To read the article written by Travel Noire travel writer Rafael, and read more fantastic articles in Travel Noire, clickhttps://travelnoire.com/traveler-story-that-time-i-almost-got-deported-during-a-worldwide-pandemic ( here). If you want to know more insider knowledge on living abroad like a local, tune in to episode 18 of the Are We Home Yet Podcast and hear more fromhttps://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/guests/ ( Travel Noire Travel Writer Rafael)!Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! Support the podcast, donate, and keep the cool interviews with https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/study-in-the-netherlands-why-study-abroad/ (guests from around the world) going! https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/podcasts/ (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!)When you share the podcast, tag us as well:   IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast  Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod https://www.facebook.com/groups/525591089170200 (JOIN THE ARE WE HOME YET PODCAST FACEBOOK COMMUNITY) ! Check out the https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/blog/ (blog )for more resources about living abroad, and buy handyhttps://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/e-book/ ( moving and making a home abroad ebook guide), with a great moving abroad...