Best Life Abroad: Not your average Travel Podcast
You don’t have to be within a certain income bracket, time it perfectly, or be a superhero to make the decision to pack it all up and move abroad. There are people from all walks of life, and levels of experience who are making this decision every single day. Join me as I talk to people, families, partners, and friends who have decided now is the time to live their Best Life Abroad! Learn about their experiences, tips, insights, and pitfalls to avoid if you are thinking of moving abroad yourself! Turn the volume up, find a comfy seat, grab your beverage of choice, and enjoy the journey around the world!
Episodes
20 episodes
Time to Start Packing : Digital Nomad Visas Explained
Welcome back to The BLA Podcast Season 4! In this episode, Dr. Raquel dives into the growing trend of digital nomad visas, designed to help remote workers live abroad while working for companies back home. If you've dreamed of working ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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21:48
What You Really Need to Know to Move Abroad in 2024: Get Your Feet on the Ground
In the latest episode of Best Life Abroad: Not Your Average Travel Podcast, we sit down with Sunya to uncover the steps to feeling confident and prepared for your move abroad. Sunya’s infectious encouragement and unwavering confidence will insp...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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37:23
What You Really Need to Know to Move Abroad in 2024: Changing Your Mindset
In this episode of Best Life Abroad: Not Your Average Travel Podcast we speak with Robin and Keith about their decision to move to Costa Rica. They share the mindset shifts they had to make and encourage us all to make to move beyond what we kn...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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45:27
What You Really Need to Know to Move Abroad in 2024: How to Prep for Your Move Abroad
Are you gearing up for a life-changing move abroad? Join us on Best Life Abroad: Not Your Average Travel Podcast for an eye-opening episode where we spill the tea on everything you need to know to make your move seamless and stress-free! From p...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:36
What You Really Need to Know to Move Abroad in 2024: Tanja’s Tips for Your Move Abroad
Join us for an insightful journey on Season 3, Episode 3 of the Best Life Abroad: Not Your Average Travel podcast, where we engage in a fascinating conversation with Tanja, a seasoned traveler who has called various countries home for the past ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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47:45
What You Really Need to Know to Move Abroad in 2024: Visa Requirements for your Move Abroad
In this episode of "Best Life Abroad: Not Your Average Travel Podcast," host Dr. Raquel explores the intricate world of visas, providing valuable insights for making 2024 the year you move abroad. The episode covers various visa types, incl...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:47
What You Really Need to Know to Move Abroad in 2024: Making the Decision to Move Abroad
In the Season 3 premiere of "Best Life Abroad: Not Your Average Travel Podcast”, host Dr. Raquel is back to guide you through the decision-making process of moving abroad and living your best life in a new country. Titled "Making the Decision t...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:05
Best Life Abroad: Season 2, Episode 5_ The British Blueprint: Designing an Intentional Life Abroad
Get ready for a thrilling episode of Best Life Abroad: Not Your Average Travel podcast, where I sit down for a chat with two absolute rockstars who've been living it up in the United Kingdom! You won't believe the insights they spill on how to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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55:15
Best Life Abroad: Season 2, Episode 4_ Wanderlust Diaries: An educator's journey abroad"
🎧 Tune in to our latest episode of "Wanderlust Diaries: An educator’s journey abroad” where we sit down with a remarkable guest, Ms. Darlene, a seasoned educator who dared to take the leap and turned her dream of moving abroad into rea...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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42:55
Best Life Abroad: Season 2, Episode 3_Exploring Horizons: Get started teaching abroad
Are you a teacher with a passion for adventure and a desire to impact lives around the world? In this episode of "Exploring Horizons," host Dr. Raquel takes you on a journey to fulfill your dream of teaching abroad. Discover practical steps, va...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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18:36
Best Life Abroad: Season2, Episode 2 _ Destination Dilemmas: Finding Your Ideal Home Abroad
Are you considering a move abroad but feeling overwhelmed with the task of selecting the right country? In this episode of “Best Life Abroad: Not Your Average Travel Podcast," I'm here to help you navigate the process and provide you with valua...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:27
Best Life Abroad: Season 2, Episode 1_ SEASON PREMIERE - Moving Abroad Made Easy!
Exciting News! Season 2 of Best Life Abroad: Not Your Average Travel Podcast is here! This season our theme is "Moving Abroad Made Easy". Get ready for another incredible season packed with invaluable insights and practical tips to help you mak...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:33
Best Life Abroad: Season 1, Episode 8_ SEASON FINALE: There is No Time Like the Present
For our final episode of season 1, I decided to share my journey to living abroad. In this episode, I share my experience studying abroad, and how that propelled me into my work in international education and my purpose of helping as many peopl...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:12
Best Life Abroad: Season 1, Episode 7_ Military Moves
For today's episode of Best Life Abroad: Not your average travel podcast we talk to my sister-friend Jen who has been able to travel the world and live in countries like Korea, Poland, and Germany through military service. Jen talks to us about...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:20
Best Life Abroad: Season 1, Episode 6_ Prioritizing Self-Care in Puglia
In this episode of Best Life Abroad: Not Your Average Travel Podcast, we speak to Faith, a fashion designer living and working in Puglia, Italy. Faith shares with us how she decided to prioritize herself and move to Puglia. This allowed her to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:46
Best Life Abroad: Season 1, Episode 5_ Conquering Colombia: A Family's World Schooling Journey
In this episode, we sit down with a family of six who have traded in their American life for a life of adventure in Colombia. They share their experiences of world schooling their children, hopping from one country to another, and the newfound ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:52
Best Life Abroad: Season 1, Episode 4 _ It All Starts With The First Step
In this episode of Best Life Abroad: Not Your Average Travel Podcast, I speak to Jevonya who is living in Mexico. She is the perfect example to show us that all we need to do is be willing to take the first step. Jevonya also reminds us that a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:41
Best Life Abroad: Season 1, Episode 3 _ Fulfilling Fulbright: Bom Dia Brasil
To wrap up our Black history features, I want to highlight Black excellence embodied in my friend Harry. In this episode of Best Life Abroad: Not Your Average Travel Podcast, Harry shares his journey to moving to Brazil as a Fulbright Scholar, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:03
Best Life Abroad: Season 1, Episode 2 _ Educators Abroad: Aventuras in Honduras
To kick off Black History Month the Best Life Abroad way, I am featuring two brilliant, Black educators that are living their best lives in Honduras. Join us as we talk about the joys of teaching, the challenges of being an educator in the US, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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30:46
Best Life Abroad: Season 1, Episode 1 _ American Football Abroad: The start of a new chapter!
In this episode, I, Dr. Raquel, will speak to my husband about his time playing American Football in Europe and how that propelled our family into our life abroad. Learn the steps he took to get a football contract abroad, secure an opportunity...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:44