Expatriotical
Expatriotical is the podcast for expats, travelers, and other adventurous souls! Learn the art of pivoting during pitfalls and traveling tastefully for less, all while soaking in amazing new cultures without losing your own. Join host, Chandra Alley, as she dives into the joys and challenges of travel and the expat life in every episode.
Episodes
62 episodes
Episode 60: The Highlights of Paris- Part 1
Bonjour! And welcome to the premier episode in a three-part mini series about the highlights of Paris! Join Chandra as she shares her favorites, some known, and some unknown- even to many Parisians. This is a great episode to help you plan your...
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Episode 59: How I've Changed Because of Being an Expat
It's impossible to avoid changing, but Chandra has found that being an expat has caused her to change for the better. Sit down with her today as she explores the different ways that living life as an expat has caused her to change and grow....
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Episode 58: The Highs & Lows of Barcelona
Barcelona! What a city! Full of culture, amazing food, and friendly faces. Join Chandra today as she candidly shares her recent adventure there with her family. From the joy of seeing the Sagrada Familia to the frustration of going to a Spanish...
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Episode 57: An Homage to French Pharmacists & Products
Bonjour! Have you ever met a friendly neighborhood French pharmacist? In this episode Chandra pays homage to the amazing women that work at her local pharmacy as well as shares about all of the beauty products that she loves there. Plus a few m...
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Episode 56: A Year in Review & My Favorite Episodes
Tune in to today's episode where Chandra shares some highs and lows and behind the scenes details from the first year of Expatriotical. Plus listen in to her favorite episodes of the year and take a minute to share yours as well!Keep lis...
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Episode 55: TOEs (Types of Expats)- The NGO & Missionary Expat with Brooke Anderson
This episode is a 2-for-1 deal! Today's guest, Brooke Anderson, talks about her time living and working as not only an NGO (nongovernmental organization) expat, but also as missionary expat. She relays some amazing experiences and heartfelt sto...
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Episode 54: Digging Deep When Doing Expat Research
Sensationalized headlines are everywhere and what happens when you need the headlines to help you learn more about your next country (next assignment or maybe first assignment) as an expat? In this episode, Chandra helps you dig deeper...
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Episode 53: One Year of Expatriotical & Five Years After Covid
Expatriotical is celebrating its 1st anniversary!! So to celebrate Chandra shares a big announcement and also shares about one of the hardest times she experienced as an expat… the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy.Plus listen all th...
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Episode 52: Favorite Foods Since Becoming an Expat
Mamma Mia! In this episode Chandra shares the foods that have made the list of her absolute favorites since becoming an expat. From pastas to French pastries and even drinks, tune in and and let the drooling begin.And of course this epi...
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Episode 51: Types of Expats or TOEs- The Government-Sponsored Expat with Regan Schnoell
In this first episode of an interview series called, "Types of Expats" or "TOEs", Chandra sits down with Regan Schnoell, who has lived for years as a government-sponsored expat. Regan shares what it's like to be the wife of an ambassador, along...
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Episode 50: Curiosities of Living in Europe
Hmm... that's curious! In this episode, Chandra shares curiosities that she has discovered while living in Europe. From things that are totally benign to things that are irritating, or incredibly wonderful. Tune in for an episode full of odditi...
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Episode 49: Navigating Feelings of Loss as an Expat
As humans, we can feel loss from a variety of events. Death, illness, and moving away all being some of them, but those feelings of loss can be intensely magnified when you are living abroad. Today, Chandra explores those feelings of loss, by s...
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Episode 48: Mistakes I've Made as an Expat
When you become an expat for the first time OR even as a veteran expatriate moving to yet another new country, mistakes are bound to happen. And from causing minor inconveniences, to potentially having horrific consequences, host, Chandra Alley...
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Episode 47: 10 Things That Worked For Christmas Travel
In this episode, Chandra reports back on the "Things That Worked", for her family as they traveled back to America from Europe for Christmas for the very first time (at Christmas). There are practical tips and travel hacks AND listen all the wa...
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Episode 46: What Saved My Expat Life in 2024
Before jumping into all things "New Year's", Chandra takes a minute to reflect on the things that were truly life-saving for her in the last year. There are practices, people, and definitely everyday things that are available to anyone. Listen ...
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Episode 45: Joyeux Noël
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Join host Chandra Alley in this short and sweet episode, as she shares the Christmas story in the most "un-Charlie Browniest" of ways.Plus, prepare yourself for a delicious and completely kos...
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Bonus: More Good Expat Stuff with Heather Dawes
Extra! Extra! Tune in today for a bonus episode and the conclusion of Chandra's interview with friend and veteran expat, Heather Dawes, as they talk about building community and taking the good stuff back "home" with you at the end of your expa...
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Episode 44: International “Amour” with Heather Dawes- Part 2
In this episode… Listen in for Part 2 of this funny, fascinating, and heartwarming conversation with Heather Dawes; as she shares the rest of her love story and some encouraging words, not only for “love birds”, but for everyone regardless of y...
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Episode 43: International “Amour” with Heather Dawes- Part I
So... you met someone! They are funny and smart and kind, they have a good job, they contribute to society, and you think that they might be, the one. The only problem is, they don't live in the same country as you do or you d...
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Episode 42: Navigating the Holidays as an Expat
The holiday season can be stressful for everyone! But as an expat, what happens when you no longer live near family to celebrate? In this episode, join Chandra as she helps you to navigate your options and reminds you that what you dec...
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Episode 41: Hosting Company Expat Style
How do you host company? There are no right or wrong answers, but here is an episode that might be helpful as you step into (or continue) hosting company abroad!Listen in as Chandra shares some great tips on how to improve everyone'...
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Episode 40: Finding My Favorite Place in France
Finding your favorite place in your new country can take time as an expat. It took host, Chandra Alley, over two years! But in this episode she shares all about her favorite place in France. A place you may have never heard of...
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Episode 39: Making Friends All Over the World
Making friends may not be easy, but as an expat it is SO essential! Today Chandra shares not only about why friendships have been so crucial for her (and her family) abroad, but also an important lesson she learned early on as an expat in Italy...
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Episode 38: Discovering Your Next Career as a C.I.P. with Shannon MacDonald
So you're an Expat Partner/C.I.P. (completely irreplaceable partner), now what? Yes there's adventure, yes there's new cultural, but what if you want more? What if you want a career again? Join host, Chandra Alley, today as she talks with expat...
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Episode 37: An Intimate Peak at Moving to Italy
In this unorthodox episode, host Chandra Alley shares a glimpse into her first encounter with Italy. Read from an unedited chapter of her (unpublished) memoir, Chandra shares what surprised her and whether Italy lived up to the fantasy she had ...
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Episode 37
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