Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-expat-opinion Are you dreaming of living abroad? Or maybe you’re already in the process? Join me, Andy Strauser, an American living in London for tips, hacks, and opinions about living your best life outside the US. In each episode, I’ll talk to expats around the world, hear their inspiring stories, and we’ll learn together how they were able to do it. And, how you could do it too! © 2025 Andrew Strauser 43255a54-4540-5c20-a212-f444ff3bc48b no en Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:15:20 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:15:19 +0000 https://img.transistor.fm/P-z-Xgm8_jrOpDuqEZlRZggArbRHFTJdqB2X8okW35U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYjBk/MWMwYzFiMzBiMWFj/OWNmNjA2MzgxZTVl/Y2ZlNy5qcGc.jpg episodic Andrew Strauser Are you dreaming of living abroad? Or maybe you’re already in the process? Join me, Andy Strauser, an American living in London for tips, hacks, and opinions about living your best life outside the US. In each episode, I’ll talk to expats around the world, hear their inspiring stories, and we’ll learn together how they were able to do it. And, how you could do it too! Are you dreaming of living abroad. Expat, Life abroad, living abroad, Expat life, travel Andrew Strauser No No 5 5 Move to Belfast: Wee Serious! full 36f8d5a7-675c-4ac0-ba38-54001fcf3e7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3eb8e6fa In this conversation, Andy interviews Michelle Holt, an American Television executive who moved from Los Angeles to Belfast, Northern Ireland. Michelle shares her honest take on building a community and navigating the challenges of relocating with her family. She discusses the difficulties of finding a suitable school for her children, the challenges of moving her beloved dog, the cultural adjustments she faced, and the financial considerations that come with being an expat. Despite the challenges, Michelle expresses her love for Belfast and the enriching experiences her family has had since moving. 

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]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:46:16 +0000 Andrew Strauser Andrew Strauser 2091 In this conversation, Andy interviews Michelle Holt, an American Television executive who moved from Los Angeles to Belfast, Northern Ireland. Michelle shares her honest take on building a community and navigating the challenges of relocating with her family. She discusses the difficulties of finding a suitable school for her children, the challenges of moving her beloved dog, the cultural adjustments she faced, and the financial considerations that come with being an expat. Despite the challenges, Michelle expresses her love for Belfast and the enriching experiences her family has had since moving. 

]]> Expat, Life abroad, living abroad, Expat life, travel No 4 4 The tea on moving to London! full 46bc39d8-70fa-4fd9-8e03-1de7e5a0b048 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ad5c255 Stacey Carr, a former Unscripted Television executive, shares her journey of moving from Los Angeles to London in 2021, discussing the motivations behind her move, the challenges of navigating the visa process, a career pivot, and the cultural adjustments she faced as an expat. She emphasizes the importance of openness to new experiences and offers valuable advice for those considering a similar path. The discussion also highlights tips for aspiring expats and the joys of living in London, including reconnecting with friends and exploring the city's vibrant culture.

]]> Stacey Carr, a former Unscripted Television executive, shares her journey of moving from Los Angeles to London in 2021, discussing the motivations behind her move, the challenges of navigating the visa process, a career pivot, and the cultural adjustments she faced as an expat. She emphasizes the importance of openness to new experiences and offers valuable advice for those considering a similar path. The discussion also highlights tips for aspiring expats and the joys of living in London, including reconnecting with friends and exploring the city's vibrant culture.

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:06:57 +0100 Andrew Strauser Andrew Strauser 1962 Stacey Carr, a former Unscripted Television executive, shares her journey of moving from Los Angeles to London in 2021, discussing the motivations behind her move, the challenges of navigating the visa process, a career pivot, and the cultural adjustments she faced as an expat. She emphasizes the importance of openness to new experiences and offers valuable advice for those considering a similar path. The discussion also highlights tips for aspiring expats and the joys of living in London, including reconnecting with friends and exploring the city's vibrant culture.

]]> Expat, Life abroad, living abroad, Expat life, travel No 3 3 Nice Part Deux: Housing full 07dc3e74-5b3a-4960-adad-3e69b8bbfe2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/27bd45f7 Is buying a house in France difficult? Is it cheaper or more expensive than the US? Andy continues his conversation with Nick to explore one of the most important aspects of expat life: finding a place to call home. Nick shares insights on the affordability of the French market compared to the US, the unique aspects of the buying process in France, and the joys of living in Nice.

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]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:27:46 +0100 Andrew Strauser Andrew Strauser 652 Is buying a house in France difficult? Is it cheaper or more expensive than the US? Andy continues his conversation with Nick to explore one of the most important aspects of expat life: finding a place to call home. Nick shares insights on the affordability of the French market compared to the US, the unique aspects of the buying process in France, and the joys of living in Nice.

]]> Expat, Life abroad, living abroad, Expat life, travel No 2 2 Nice to meet you, France! full 288ba8cc-ba15-4375-a69b-02bcbaa2a6bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e115c10 Andrew talks with Nick, an American expat in Nice, France. They explore expat life's cultural differences, challenges, and joys, including the cost of living, local reception, and the importance of building friendships with locals. Nick shares insights on the lifestyle in Nice, the affordability of dining out, and the unique aspects of French culture that differ from American norms. The conversation emphasizes the enriching experience of living abroad and encourages those dreaming about it to take the leap.

]]> Andrew talks with Nick, an American expat in Nice, France. They explore expat life's cultural differences, challenges, and joys, including the cost of living, local reception, and the importance of building friendships with locals. Nick shares insights on the lifestyle in Nice, the affordability of dining out, and the unique aspects of French culture that differ from American norms. The conversation emphasizes the enriching experience of living abroad and encourages those dreaming about it to take the leap.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 13:51:09 +0100 Andrew Strauser Andrew Strauser 1657 Andrew talks with Nick, an American expat in Nice, France. They explore expat life's cultural differences, challenges, and joys, including the cost of living, local reception, and the importance of building friendships with locals. Nick shares insights on the lifestyle in Nice, the affordability of dining out, and the unique aspects of French culture that differ from American norms. The conversation emphasizes the enriching experience of living abroad and encourages those dreaming about it to take the leap.

]]> Expat, Life abroad, living abroad, Expat life, travel No 1 1 Move to Vietnam, Pho-real? full 43fb24c4-e4e1-48a1-9321-b685973df4d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c07d0af3 Today I’m talking Alex, an American TV producer living in Vietnam with his diplomat wife. We discuss the challenges and joys of expat life, including cultural adjustments, community building, and navigating the complexities of living in a foreign country. Alex shares insights on the cost of living, transportation, and the vibrant local culture, as well as practical advice for new expats.

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]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:04:21 +0000 Andrew Strauser Andrew Strauser 1400 Today I’m talking Alex, an American TV producer living in Vietnam with his diplomat wife. We discuss the challenges and joys of expat life, including cultural adjustments, community building, and navigating the complexities of living in a foreign country. Alex shares insights on the cost of living, transportation, and the vibrant local culture, as well as practical advice for new expats.

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