Thravellers - Travel Tips, Stories & Advice For Travellers Over Thirty

We've had a short break, as we both went back to the UK for 3 weeks. We hadn't seen some of our friends or family for 2 and half years, so although it was brilliant, we did learn 7 important lessons. I think it underlined WHY we still want to live and work abroad. Enjoy! NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad (this week) HOW to live and work abroad (next week) WHERE to live & work abroad (coming up!) Let's get stuck in.  --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email asidewayslife@gmail.com. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

In this episode, we talk about our last 7 weeks where we've been living and working in Split, Croatia. We talk about the areas we liked (and those we didn't), the general cost of things (including rent), and Lea brings back the Factoids segment with some facts about Split. NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad (last week) HOW to live and work abroad (this one) WHERE to live & work abroad (next week) Let's get stuck in.  --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email asidewayslife@gmail.com. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

In this episode, we reflect on how we've lived & worked together as a couple for almost 10 years, without having (too many) arguments. We outline the 7 principles and hacks that ensure we stay sane and happy. NOTE: This is following our new format of podcast episodes that are either about: WHY you want to live & work abroad (last week) HOW to live and work abroad (this one) WHERE to live & work abroad (next week) Let's get stuck in.  --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email asidewayslife@gmail.com. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

In this episode we talk to the amazing Mayaan & Gal from Smoozitive who specialise in helping people take that first scary step from comfortable home-life to a strange, exciting and brand new world as a Nomad or Ex-pat. Join as we talk about belonging, making friends, reverse ex-patting (where you go back to your home country) and the 'Fire Game' (Not as dangerous as it sounds). You can find Gal & Maayan on Instagram (@smoozitive), their website and you can join the waitlist for their brand new program here. Let's get stuck in. PS. The sound at the beginning is Al knocking his microphone over... that lunchtime wine probably wasn't the best idea...  --- The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap. --- As ever, get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email asidewayslife@gmail.com. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.  

We've recently fucked up a bit.  We normally do quite a bit of research on the area we're going to live before committing to a longer (3 weeks or more) rental, but this time we did not, and it's bitten us in the arse (quite literally for our poor dog peanut who was attacked this week by another neighbourhood dog). So, in this episode, we give you the top 7 mistakes that most ex-pats or nomads (and us!) make when choosing somewhere to live - this includes renting an AirBnB abroad! Join us as we talk 'finding a home abroad' and we'll tell you all the mistakes we made, plus the hacks and shortcuts we've found that meant that (almost) every place we settled made us very, very happy. The roadmap we mention can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap.   --- Get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email asidewayslife@gmail.com. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.

In this episode, we reveal our brand new roadmap for anyone wanting to live and work abroad. In addition, we actually go through the 9 questions ourselves. You see, last week we left our lovely house in Istria, and are spending the final 5 weeks of our visa in Split (Croatia), before heading off to test Portugal as a potential place to live. So you'll see exactly how the roadmap can guide you through the questions you need to ask before starting your own adventure. Want to get involved? It's completely free - just go to ASidewaysLife.com/roadmap.   --- Get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email asidewayslife@gmail.com. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.

You might have noticed that we've been missing for 3 weeks... That's 'cos we went away for 4 days and ended up staying away for almost 4 weeks. In this episode, we look at why we ran away, what we learnt and how this could be useful if you're considering living and working abroad.   --- Get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email asidewayslife@gmail.com. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you.

Welcome to the shitshow. Listen as we try (and fail) to record an episode on the road, using nothing more than Al’s iPhone and Leanne ‘singing’ our theme tune. Yep, it’s exactly as you’re imagining.

This episode is the final part of the 3 questions you MUST ask before living & working abroad. The three questions are: Episode 65: Why do you want to live and work abroad? (Released 2 weeks ago) Episode 66: How do you live and work abroad? (Released last week) Episode 67: Where in the world can you work and live abroad? (This one!) HINT: If you’ve not listened to episode 65 or 66 yet, go back and listen to those first - it’s vitally important to know why you want to live and work abroad, and how you'll do it before you think about where you'll live. In this episode, we give you a simple framework for working out the perfect place for you to live. Part 1: Ask 6 questions about yourself: Do the VITALS exercise (see link below) Part 2: Ask 3 questions about the place: Infrastructure, Tax/Visa/Cost & Weather By the way, despite our very honest talk, we believe you can do this! Oh, and get in touch if you are interested in joining an upcoming challenge that will help you to live and work abro

This episode is part 2 of 3 of the 3 questions you MUST ask before living & working abroad. The three questions are: Episode 65: Why do you want to live and work abroad? (Released last week) Episode 66: How do you live and work abroad? (This episode) Episode 67: Where in the world can you work and live abroad? (Coming next week) HINT: If you’ve not listened to episode 65 yet, go back and listen to that first - it’s vitally important to know why you want to live and work abroad before you think about how or where. In this episode, we talk about our own experiences as working remotely in a job, working as a freelancer, working as a consultant and owning a business. By the way, despite our very honest talk, we believe you can do this! Oh, and get in touch if you are interested in joining an upcoming challenge that will help you to live and work abroad in 6 months. PS. About 38 mins in we finally work out what the difference is between freelancer and consultant!  Other episodes mentioned: Ep 63: A

In this episode, we get really honest (and quite passionate) about planning a life where you live and work abroad. So today is part 1 of 3 of our series we've tentatively called, '50 Days To Freedom'. We realise that a lot of listeners (and potential future listeners) are sitting at home in January thinking, 'This year is the year I escape and live and work abroad!' So we dig into the first of the three questions you must ask yourself before embarking on the adventure of your life (and yes, if done right, this will be the adventure of your lifetime). Warning: We get very passionate and quite sweary in this. Oh, and we bust your balls for the first 23 mins - if you can get past that, then you pass the test, and an amazing life awaits you. Subscribe today to ensure you hear parts 2 and 3 over the next few weeks. --- Get in touch on Instagram (@asidewayslife) or email asidewayslife@gmail.com. We genuinely would be thrilled to hear from you. Unless you're trying to sell us crypto scams or inform us that a

I've literally never seen Leanne so excited! Today we have one of her heroes as a guest who's here to help us be more resilient as we face the inevitable highs and lows of 2022. Dr Audrey Tang is a leading Chartered Psychologist in well-being, resilience and positive psychology - she's also a coach, trainer, author AND a TikTok superstar who dishes out daily advice on taking control of your life and building mental fitness. She's been the resident expert for the likes of BBC 5 Live, The Guardian, Netdoctor, Women's Health magazine, Forbes and even appeared on Bored Panda, so we're delighted to have the opportunity to have her as a guest today. Links: To learn more about Audrey's work, go to DrAudreyT.com  For her podcast, portfolio and YouTube Channel check out her LinkTree Follow on TikTok @thewellbeinglounge, and Instagram and Twitter @DrAudreyT Her books include 'The Leader's Guide to Resilience, 'The Leader's Guide to Mindfulness' and 'Be a Great Manager Now', all published by Pearson - Leanne is cu

Let's face it, January is a bit shit for most of us. Cold weather, clothes that no longer fit, and the debauchery of Christmas is but a distant memory. So we're bringing on an amazing psychologist, author & speaker who will talk about how to manage your mental health, particularly when living or working abroad.   Look out for the interview coming up very soon!

Meet Alex Haddow, a candidate for The Most Interesting Man in The World award. He's not only been a professional footballer but he's represented England in both football & fishing, played for a Canadian team, lectured at a UK university and set up a successful sports physio clinic in the Austrian Alps. Oh, and he's not even 40 yet*. I think you'll love this episode, even if you know nothing about football (like Al!). Find Alex at www.alpinesportsphysio.com. --- Got a question? Want to get involved? Find us on Instagram @asidewayslife   

What can we say about our upcoming guest? He's done it all, but he's also really humble and just about the most honest guest we've ever had. Look out for our new episode in 48 hours with the amazing, inspirational and above-all honest ex-pat, Alex Haddow.

It's the end of a tough year for most, and so we reflect on some of our favourite bits, in a bid to cheer us up! --- Got a question? Want to get involved? Find us on Instagram @asidewayslife 

We fkin did it!!!!  25 episodes over 25 days - it's Christmas morning and we've already started on the sauce*. We just popped in to wish you all a Happy Christmas, and hope you're having a great day so far. We're off to eat duck and drink some special wine (Grimalda Red, a cuvee from the amazing Istrian winery, Matošević). Sretan Božić everyone! --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife     *The alcohol, not the actual sauce. Although Leanne made a kick-arse gravy yesterday!

In this episode, we asked some of our former guests to record a short voice note about what they were doing this Christmas, so you'll hear how other ex-pats celebrate Christmas across the world. --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife

I bet we know what you're not thinking... "Why have the Sideways guys never done a quiz as an episode?" 'Cos the format doesn't really work, is the answer. But we still gave it a go. So grab a pen and a bit of paper and play along with us as we answer 7 questions posed by the Quiz Queen, Louise... --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife  

What do we think will happen to travel, and what will change for those who want to live & work abroad? Join us today as we give you 9 predictions for 2022. --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife