Second Act Expat

<p>Hi, hey, hello! I’m Stacy, your host of Second Act Expat inviting you to experience a whole new world through my podcast.<br><br>And in case you're wondering about the name of the podcast...<br><br><b>Second Act (Stacy's definition)</b><br><br>/ˈsɛk(ə)nd akt/: a pursuit, pivot or life-shift usually after an extended period of routine</p><p>(i.e. "the first act"), stemming from an epiphany, self-reflection and/or the ultimate desire to improve one's circumstances or realize one's dreams.<br><em>After many years of working a thankless desk job in a stuffy corporate atmosphere she decided that her </em><b><em>second act </em></b><em>would be quitting her job and pursuing her dream of becoming a chef.<br></em><br></p><p><b>See also:</b></p><p>Adventure-seekers</p><p>Retirees</p><p>Empty-nesters</p><p>Divorcees</p><p>Corporate job escapees</p><p>Expats</p><p><em><br><br></em><b>Expat (Oxford definition)</b><em><br>/eks pat/: </em>An expatriate (often shortened to expat) is <b>a person who resides outside their native country. <br></b><em>Stacy is experiencing her best life as an expat in South Korea.</em><b> </b>😉</p>

Second Act Expat - Hi Hey Hello!

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... Hi I'm Stacy Welcome to my world of travel and living the expat life and my wanderlust ways! First Stop: South Korea 📸 Podcast with Visuals! There is a special section in each episode where I go into detail about the corresponding pictures that are featured on my website. How cool is that? To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/second-act-expa...

02-23
03:57

All I Wanna Do Is Cry and Eat Mushroom Pasta

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... In this episode my friends and I are going to the Cry Ground concert. We'll hang out in Hongdae and then practice our fork-twirling as we indulge in some vegan deliciousness! 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): The Cry Ground: @officialthecry Dream House: dreamguesthouse.co.kr Ferments: @ferments.seoul formerly Café Yoho: @work.sobetter 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click th...

02-23
14:16

Stacy in Seoul Part 1

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... Hi, hey, hello, I'm Stacy! Join me as I explore a new life (my second act) as an expat. Here we go...South Korea! Are you ready? 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): Coex Mall Starfield Library : #coexmall Urban Hive : #UrbanHive Cafe Onion : @cafe.onion Additional locations mentioned: Gwangjang Market, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Hongdae, Jeonju, Hanok Village 📸 Podcast with Visuals! There is a special section in each episode...

02-23
15:45

Stacy in Seoul Part 2

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... In this episode I'm going to continue giving you the highlights from our trip to South Korea that played a key role in our decision to move there later. 🗣️Mentions: Busking in Hongdae Wearing Hanbok in Jeonju 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/s1-e1-stacy-in-seoul 🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me! First, you’ll see the English w...

03-02
07:02

My Love Affair with Insadong Street

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... Hi, hey, hello, I'm Stacy! In this episode you’re going to find out why I’ve been to this spot soooo many times! It is one of my favorite neighborhoods in South Korea. 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): 꽃 피는 산골 (Bloom Pub) : @bloom_pub Le Franc Rooftop : @lefrancrooftop 마루 자연식김밥 (Maru Natural Gimbap) : @Insadong11 Bar 420 : @bar420_official Insa Art Plaza Gallery : @insaartplazagallery 📸 Podcast with Visuals!...

03-02
13:43

Truffle Fries, Darts and Deadly Drinks

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... Hi, hey, hello, I'm Stacy! In this episode you'll hear about our after work and weekend hangouts in Suwon. Suwon is located about an hour south of Seoul. 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): Fiddlers Pub : @fiddlerspubsuwon Heater Room : @heaterroom.co.kr Deok Ja Wine (덕자와인) :#덕자와인 Fundamental Brewery : @fundamental_brewing_co Gwanggyo Lake Park : #gwanggyolakepark 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I descri...

03-09
20:02

Winter and Summer Beaching

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... Hi, hey, hello, This is Stacy! In this episode we’re going far from Seoul to the beautiful beaches of Gangneung-si 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): Budnamu Brewery : @budnamu_brewery Hotel Rang : #hotelrang Additional locations mentioned: Gyeonggpo Beach, Tofu Village 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/s1-e5-winter-and-summer-b...

03-16
20:49

A Pierce, A Poke and A Pinch

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... Hi, hey, hello, This is Stacy! In this episode my curiosity became too much and I took the plunge! 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): Needles Piercing : @needles_piercing Tayong.Tattoo : @tayong.tattoo Pinch Brunch Bar : @pinch_brunch_bar Plant Cafe Seoul : @plantcafeseoul Lotte World Tower : @lotte_worldtower 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://seco...

03-23
20:54

Living Like A Local In Namyangju-si

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... Hi, hey, hello, This is Stacy! In this episode you're going to get a glimpse into my life in an area that is called the New City. 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): Seol Mac : @seolmac_dasan_center Die Welt ist Musik : @diewelt.istmusik Oneul Wine : @oneul_wine Abiko Dasan : @abikodasan Mom's Touch : @momstouch.love Como Yoon : @comoyoon 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click ...

03-30
18:43

Glamping Near the Danger Zone

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... Hi, hey, hello, This is Stacy! In this episode we go to a camping site near the DMZ and it was an experience unlike any other! 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): Artist Si Dong Park 박시동 : @dmz119 Airbnb : https://abnb.me/qAay6gHmMyb Gallery : www.sj-gallery.com Post about the artist : Circles and Squares.Asia 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secon...

04-06
22:07

Big Fun and Good Eats in Jamsil

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... Hi, hey, hello, This is Stacy! In this episode we’re hanging out in another favorite neighborhood called Jamsil located within Songpa. 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): Downtowner Burger : @downtowner.official Lotte World Tower : @lotte_worldtower Dookki : @topokki_dookki Seolism : @seoulism_official Bills : @billskorea Garrett Popcorn : @garrettpopcornkorea Olympic Park : #olympicparkseoul 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To...

04-13
19:23

Top Ten Things We Love About Korea part 1

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... In this episode I asked my friends who live or who have lived in Korea what are some of their favorite things about the country. 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): Makeda Haughton @thesobepod Visit her on Instagram to get a link to her book “Kim Imani: The Girl Made of Magic” “Unique Situations: A Community Guide to Nightlife in Korea” is the foreigner friendly list of clubs and bars. You can find it by visiting Kirsten ...

04-20
21:18

Top Ten Things We Love About Korea part 2

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... In this episode I asked my friends who live or who have lived in Korea what are some of their favorite things about the country. 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): Makeda Haughton @thesobepod Visit her on Instagram to get a link to her book “Kim Imani: The Girl Made of Magic” See Jonah @jonah.aki dance to subway music. The Korea Herald @thekoreaherald 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this ...

04-27
24:53

Plot Twist

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... In this episode what could I possibly have up my sleeve? Stay tuned! 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/s1-e12-plot-twist Thank you for listening and showing me love! Want MORE Second Act Expat? Read the Blog: Wanderlust Visit the Website: www.secondactexpat.com Join the Discussion: (community coming soon!) Le...

05-04
00:55

Stacy Loves Lisbon

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... In this episode I'm visiting Portugal for a hot minute to see what it's all about. Join me on this detour. ⭐️ SPONSOR ⭐️ The Happy Host Academy www.thehappyhostacademy.com 🛌 Short Term Rental Where I Stayed: New Studio in the iconic 8-bit building Lisboa, Portugal 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): Veganeats: @veganeatscaffe K Urban Beach: k_urban_beach Kong Vegan Food: @kongveganfood Pensao Amor: @pensaoamor Park: @par...

05-12
24:59

Pastéis in Porto

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... In this episode I'm finally going to get the chance to explore Porto! ⭐️ SPONSOR ⭐️ The Happy Host Academy www.thehappyhostacademy.com 🛌 Short Term Rental Where I Stayed: Lovely 1-bedroom apartment in downtown Porto Porto, Portugal Mentions (Instagram): C'alma: @calma_coffee_room Grigio: @gallogrigiopizzeria Zenith: @zenithporto 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode cli...

05-19
20:27

A Breath of Fresh Air | Nazare Part 1

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... In this episode I am so strolling on Nazare beach and living my best life for real. ⭐️ SPONSOR ⭐️ The Happy Host Academy www.thehappyhostacademy.com 🛌 Short Term Rental Where I Stayed: Rodrigues Family House 73A Nazaré, Portugal 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): Ma Naturelle: @manaturelleshop Maria do Mar: @restaurante_maria_do_mar A Tasca da Marina: @a_tasca_da_marina 📸 To see the pictures that I described in the po...

05-25
22:01

Three More Episodes in Season One

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... Only THREE more episodes left in season 1? No way!! What?!?!? 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/s1-e16-three-more-episodes Thank you for listening and showing me love! Want MORE Second Act Expat? Read the Blog: Wanderlust Visit the Website: www.secondactexpat.com Join the Discussion: (community coming so...

06-01
01:33

Strolling in Figueira da Foz and Buarcos

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... In this episode I'm talking about two more beach towns and two great hosts! ⭐️ SPONSOR ⭐️ The Happy Host Academy www.thehappyhostacademy.com 🛌 Short Term Rental Hosts King’s Tower by Vacation in Figueira https://abnb.me/4f1CA7rLmAb (Buarcos) City of Praia https://abnb.me/1vQZHSxLmAb 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): Casino Figueira (website) www.casinofigueira.pt Grocery Continente Bom Dia @continente Lauras Fried C...

06-09
19:28

Back to Nazare Part 2

Hey! Click here to send a FAN MAIL text to Second Act Expat! 👇🏽Scroll the Notes... In this episode I'm returning to Nazare and subsequently my last stop in Portugal. ⭐️ SPONSOR ⭐️ The Happy Host Academy www.thehappyhostacademy.com 🛌 Short Term Rental Hosts Room #1 with private bathroom Guesthouse Veríssimo https://abnb.me/FxZ5HUmMmAb 🗣️Mentions (Instagram): Pangeia by the sea @pangeia_restaurante Commissioned mural by @daniel.eime 📸 To see the pictures that I described in the podcast vis...

06-15
30:44

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