Almost Local: Living Abroad Stories
Almost Local: Living Abroad Stories shares honest, human stories of people building lives and homes abroad. Hosted by Marc Alcobé, the channel explores what it really means to live somewhere new, beyond visas, checklists, and highlight reels.
Through in-depth conversations with people living abroad around the world, we talk about belonging, identity, culture shock, community, and the slow process of becoming almost local. These are stories about finding home in unfamiliar places, navigating life between cultures, and redefining where you’re from.
Whether you’re already living abroad, planning a move, or simply curious about life elsewhere, Almost Local is a space for reflection, connection, and real experiences of life beyond borders.
New episodes weekly feature personal stories from around the world, shared with honesty, depth, and nuance.
Almost Local: Living Abroad Stories
Latest Episodes
Almost Local: Living Abroad Stories (Trailer)
People think living abroad is about places—but it isn’t. It’s about what you leave behind: a routine, a language, even a version of yourself. Almost Local: Living Abroad Stories explores the real life abroad—not the highlight...
Almost Local #55 | Winging It: From Broke Musician to 10 Years Living Abroad
What happens when you move abroad with absolutely zero plan? In this episode of Almost Local, I sit down with James Hammond (host of the Winginit Travel Podcast) to talk about his 10-year journey of long term travel, surviving on working holida...
Almost Local #54 | From Sardinia to Wyoming: How Cultural Adaptation Shapes Our Identity
In this episode, Franz Sidney shares her fascinating journey through multiple countries and cultures, revealing insights about adaptation, mindset, and the emotional nuances of living abroad. Whether you're considering a move or just curious ab...
Almost Local #53 | Living in Nicaragua: What The Media Won't Tell You (Safety & Cost of Living)
Thinking about moving to Latin America? In this episode, we sit down with Mike, who has spent 14 years living in Nicaragua and over 30 years building communities across the region. We dig into the truth about safety, the real cost of living, an...
Almost Local #52 | Poland vs. Spain: My Brutal Culture Shock Reality
Is raising kids abroad harder than you thought? In this episode of Almost Local, British English teacher Amy Smith breaks down the brutal reality of culture shock in Poland vs. Spain and exposes the biggest myths about language learning.If ...
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