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This is a podcast about people who have left their home country to live abroad or have an abroad experience. There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people. Having relatable struggles, amazing adventures and new beginnings! Be excited about getting to know great humans with individual experiences. It is about getting to know new cultures, learning about different countries, having compassion and inspiring people to follow their dreams. If you have any questions regarding a specific topic or if you want me to cover anything in particular in the podcast, please leave a comment or message me directly! Can't wait to hear from you! :) If you want to be a guest on my show or you want to work with me, please send an email to: hannaworldwideandfriends@outlook.com Love, Hanna
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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Will Duncan from the US. Will has dedicated his life to explore the world. One big experience was living in Uganda for a few months as a volunteer at an orphanage which also inspired him to write a book. Join me in conversation with Will, whose journey of exploring the world began with a family trip to the Galapagos Islands—a trip that sparked a lifelong passion for travel. Growing up in a family with a global footprint—his grand...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Hannah Elam from Alaska, USA. Hannah went on a student exchange to Costa Rica when she was sixteen, and today she’s taking us down memory lane. In this episode, Hannah shares how her dream of doing an exchange year began after a family trip to Mexico, where she met an exchange student from Chile — a conversation that sparked her curiosity about life beyond the US. Determined to make it happen, Hannah researched progra...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Michele Taleetha from Singapore. Michele left home to live in New Zealand for 7 years before she decided that it was time for her to go back home. And here is her story. In this episode, I chat with Michele, who was born in Singapore but carries Indian roots through her ancestors. We start our conversation by talking about identity and the assumptions people often make based on appearances — and how those moments can be turned in...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, On the 17th of September, I celebrated seven years in New Zealand! Looking back to the day I left Germany and arrived here, so many memories and emotions come flooding back — the excitement, the happiness, the sense of freedom, and of course, the challenges along the way. I’m incredibly grateful to be able to call New Zealand my home now. When I first set out on this journey, I had no idea what to expect. I left with an open heart, ready for an adventu...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Kane Power from New Zealand— award-winning podcast producer, editor, audio consultant, speaker, and founder of Precision Podcasting. But most importantly fellow travel enthusiast. Originally from Hamilton, New Zealand, Kane moved to London with his wife to pursue music and new opportunities, but soon discovered the challenges of making a living in a competitive city and finding a true sense of belonging. At work, his Kiwi r...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Have you ever wondered if you should book the travel insurance or not? I most certainly have, every single time when I booked a trip. And I have to admit that I often did not book the insurance! But todays guest might change my view on it forever. And maybe yours, too. Please welcome with me SSSD from New Zealand. In this episode, Triple SD shares how his love for travel began as a child and grew through unique adventures abroad. From nearly bei...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Carla Smith from the UK. Carla has moved to New Zealand in late 2022 and has experienced first hand how hard moving countries can be on your mental health. I am grateful to have her here today, sharing her story with the world. In this episode Carla is sharing her journey of living abroad th began with an unexpected breakup — a life shake-up that would lead her to places she never imagined. Originally from the UK, she never tho...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Alan McElroy from Ireland. Alan is an Irish comedian who is sharing his story of how he got into comedy and how he made his way to New Zealand around 15 years ago. In this episode, we talk about how his comedy career began in Ireland, what brought him to the other side of the world, and how life abroad shapes his humor. Alan shares how everyday moments — from long-haul flights to cultural quirks — inspire his jokes, and why bein...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Jennifer Bowers alias Shea Love from the US. The first episode of her own podcast called "Being: from Atlanta to Auckland", has recently dropped and describes parts of her journey of moving countries. Now, she is navigating her new life and is sharing her experience with us. In this inspiring episode, Jennifer shares the story of how she went from feeling stuck in the U.S. to boldly starting over in New Zealand — one small ...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Juan Rossi from Argentina. In need of a change Juan moved to New Zealand in 2010 and calls this beautiful place on earth now home. In this episode, Juan shares his journey from Argentina to New Zealand, blending his passion for travel with his love of geography and adventure. He begins by offering a glimpse into his home country — not just the well-known aspects, but also unique details that might surprise listeners, like t...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Almaz Bergk and Dominik Feiler from Germany. The couple came to New Zealand in 2014 and made it their home. An inspiring journey of evolving as a couple while moving abroad. Sacrifices, compromises, growths and lessons. In this episode, I sit down with Almaz and Dominik to talk about their experience of moving abroad as a couple. We explore how they made the life-changing decision to leave Germany for New Zealand, choosing advent...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Annie is back! Please welcome with me Annie Ciampaglia from the US, who has moved over to New Zealand in 2018 and has just recently made another big move to the neighboring country. After first joining us in Episode 15, she's now sharing her latest chapter — a big move from New Zealand to Australia. In this episode, Annie talks about the behind-the-scenes realities of relocating: from navigating tricky admin systems (where having a fixed address is eve...
Click here to get in touch Hi Everyone, Please welcome with me Dr. Marc Schaefer from Germany. Marc has discovered his passion to travel at a young age and started combining his career in science with the opportunity of exploring different countries and cultures. As the leader of the National Reference Laboratory of Bee Diseases in Germany, Marc is working on the global issue of bee health. In this episode, Marc shares his personal journey—his love for traveling, especially through Asi...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Emily Sopers from New Zealand. Emily and her partner Hugo are passionate cyclists and decided to go on a 9 months adventure by bikepacking through Europe and Southeast Asia. In this episode, Emily shares how they embraced the bikepacking lifestyle, carrying all their essentials on their bikes, and how the idea for this adventure came to life. She talks about their preparations, including test trips in New Zealand and physic...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome back with me Ashley Russell from New Zealand who moved to the UK 1.5 years ago. She made a rare family visit over the Christmas holidays and I was fortunate enough to get her back on the show to talk about her new life in the UK. The last time we spoke (Episode 13), she was preparing for the big move—full of excitement, hopes, and expectations. Now, she shares how reality has unfolded. Adjusting wasn’t easy at first. Making friends took ...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Lindsay Mukaddam from the US. Lindsay is a passionate solo traveler who also curates incredible group trips, primarily for women—but anyone is welcome to join. Her mission is to inspire people to stop waiting for friends or family to travel with them and instead take the leap to book the trip themselves. In this episode, I chat with Lindsay, founder of One Girl Wandering, about how she discovered solo travel while married a...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Marc Talló Cobé from Spain. Marc has been living abroad for the past 8 years and started his journey as an expat in Germany, moved on to Greece and is currently moving to Italy. He has made it his mission to interview other expats and also share their story and expertise with the world in his podcast called 'Expat Experts Podcast'. https://www.youtube.com/@expatsexperts https://www.instagram.com/expatexperts_podcast/ In this ...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Angela Geeves from New Zealand. Angela lived in Cambodia from 2016 to 2020, where she worked as an English teacher, and returned home just as the world’s borders closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode, I sit down with Angela, to explore her transformative journey of living and teaching in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Angela shares how an unexpected life implosion in her early 30s—sparked by a breakup and chal...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Anaïs Ruel from France. Anaïs is helping people to readjust to the life in their home country after living abroad. This is a result of her own struggles she faced when returning home after her first abroad experience and the lack of support she felt. In this episode, I chat with Anaïs, now a life transition and repatriation coach, about her inspiring journey of living abroad and the struggles of returning home. From her early ...
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Maria Jenckel from Germany who left her home to move all the way to Australia. Maria has a PhD in Science and due to her international reputation as a scientist she was able to land a great job in Down Under. She is proud to now be a citizen of Australia. In this episode, I sit down with Maria, who moved to Australia in search of new beginnings and better mental health. We explore her journey with depression and ask the questio...
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