Nov 28, 2025

Among the plethora of emotions that plague expats, one of them is guilt. 

What happens when you know you should go home, but don't?

Guest Jessica Scott-Reid tackled just this subject for an article in the Wall Street Journal's Expat Blog. On this episode from our archives, Jessica joins Katy and Tiffany to discuss this...

Nov 24, 2025

For some travelers, visiting the sites just isn't enough.

One of our listeners wrote to express her longing to go deeper when traveling, far beyond the monuments, art, cuisine, and local culture. Into the very life and people of the place she's visiting.

But how do you go about that? Today we offer our...

Nov 21, 2025

Could watching a movie inspire you to move abroad? Could reading a book launch a lifetime of travel?

Movies and books can have a big influence on personal actions. On this episode from our archives, Tiffany and Katy share the cultural works that have shaped their lives. Listen to the end to find out which film was the...

Nov 19, 2025

Tiffany's son Aurelio will soon be in middle school, and the exact age that Katy and Tiffany were when they first met. And, wow, how things have changed. Tiffany reports on her visit to his potential new school.

This is just a sneak peek of a much longer bonus episode, available exclusively to our generous...

Nov 17, 2025

When you're visiting a foreign country, you miss a lot.

From conversations around you on the street to advertisements on billboards or your favorite podcast that is suddenly playing you ads in the local language.

You also miss a lot of cultural context, and while that can sometimes be problematic, it can also lead to...