Armchair Expat - a Bargain Homes Abroad Production
Episodes
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Lessons from a Life Abroad with Laura Baringer
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to build a life abroad — not just once, but again and again, through different seasons of life? In this episode of Armchair Expat,...
The Expat Tax + Financial Survival Guide with Arielle Tucker
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about moving abroad — or already living overseas and feeling overwhelmed by taxes, visas, or financial planning? In this episode, Shannon s...
HOW TO MOVE TO ITALY: Lessons from ViaMonde Founder Jennifer Sontag
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Armchair Expat Podcast, Shannon sits down with Jennifer Sontag — serial entrepreneur, expat, and founder of ViaMonde, a bespo...
What Happens When You Move Abroad Sight Unseen with Mary Alice
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever thought about packing up your life and moving to another country you’ve never even been to? That’s exactly what my guest today, Mary Alice Du...
DON’T BANK ON IT: The Smarter Way to Move Your Money Abroad with Kelly Cutchin of Moneycorp
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Armchair Expat, host Shannon Acton sits down with Kelly Cutchin, U.S. Country Manager for MoneyCorp, to demystify the world of curr...
What No One Tells You About Moving Abroad with Stacy Ennis
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moving abroad sounds glamorous, but behind the Instagram reels and dream-home photos, there’s a very real side that often goes untold. In this episo...
EXPAT TAXES MADE SIMPLE: Insights from MyExpatTaxes Founder Nathalie Goldstein
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Expat taxes made simple” — it might sound too good to be true, but that’s exactly what my guest today has set out to do. I’m joined by Nath...
CROSS-BORDER MOVES: Building a Life (and Business) Abroad with Global Tax Advisor Nicolas Castillo
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you trade Miami traffic for Madrid tapas—and still have to keep the IRS happy? In this episode of Armchair Expat, Shannon Acton in...
Can I Afford to Move Abroad? Insights from Expat and Financial Advisor Alex Ingrim
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Can I really afford to move abroad?” It’s the question at the heart of so many expat dreams — and today we’re digging into it with someone ...
MOVING ABROAD FOR A CHANGE OF PACE: From New York City to Small-Town Italy with Caroline Chirichella
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you leave behind the nonstop energy of New York City for life in a 5,000-person town tucked into the Italian mountains? In this epis...
Moving to Portugal: Real Estate, Residency & the Golden Visa with Erin Charlotte
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Armchair Expat, Shannon sits down with Erin Charlotte, an international real estate agent and Golden Visa advisor who’s helping A...
FLOURISHING IN SPAIN: Christine Job on Finding Home, Purpose & Herself Abroad
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Armchair Expat, host Shannon Acton sits down with Christine Job, J.D.—an award-winning storyteller, strategist, and creator of th...
FRANCE CHOSE HER: Moving to France with Purpose and Passion with Jeannette Ceja
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Armchair Expat, Shannon sits down with Jeannette Ceja, an award-winning bilingual travel journalist, international speaker, and fie...
MANIFESTING A MOVE ABROAD: How Ziza Manifested Her Move to Italy
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Armchair Expat, I sit down with freelance writer and editor Nicole “Ziza” Bauer, who shares her journey of moving to Italy and ...
How to Prepare for a Successful Move Abroad: A psychologist’s take on navigating fear, family dynamics, and the unknown with Dr. Colleen Crowley
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest brings both heartfelt wisdom and hard-won experience to one of life’s biggest transitions: moving abroad. Dr. Colleen Crowley is a p...
She Thrives Abroad: From Fear to Freedom Abroad with Lauren McDonnell
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren McDonnell of She Thrives Abroad shares her journey from the U.S. to the Netherlands, detailing the motivations behind her family's move abroad,...
Early Retirement in Italy: Choosing Meaning Over Money in Midlife with Dan Kidson
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Armchair Expat podcast, Dan shares his journey from a corporate career in the U.S. to pursuing his dream of living in Italy. He...
Renovating Life: An American Family’s Move to Portugal
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Armchair Expat podcast, Shannon interviews Allison, an American expat living in Portugal. They discuss Allison's journey from N...
Move Overseas Now: Real Talk on Visas, Mindset & Building a Life Abroad with Shawna Lum
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Armchair Expat podcast, Shawna shares her journey from growing up in Los Angeles to living in Spain and helping others move abr...
Reinventing Life and Work in France with Andrew Guck
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Andrew Guck shares his remarkable journey from upstate New York to building a life in southern France, where he’s lived for o...
How NOT to Retire Abroad: One Couple’s Story of Moving to Portugal
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Matt and Dawn — better known as The Unretirees — who traded their big-city grind for a brand-new life on Portugal’...
Doing Italy: Life Lessons from a Female Founder with Thea Duncan
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Armchair Expat podcast, Shannon chats with Thea Duncan, the founder of Doing Italy. The conversation explores Thea's journey to...
How to Move Abroad (Without Forcing It): The Power of Intuition & Divine Timing with Nicolle
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your next big move—whether it’s across the world or deep within—wasn’t about figuring it out, but about feeling it through? In this ep...
Astrocartography 101: Finding the Best Place to Live, Love & Thrive with Helena Woods
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your birth chart could tell you where in the world you're meant to thrive? In this episode of Armchair Expat, Shannon chats with world traveli...
How to Move Abroad At Any Age with Cepee Tabibian
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cepee shares how a restless career path and a big leap abroad led her to create She Hit Refresh—a thriving community for women ove...
Wanna Move Abroad? Your Exit Strategy Starts Here with Jen Barnett
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Armchair Expat. In this kickoff conversation, host Shannon Acton chats with Jen Barnett about her journey from Al...
Armchair Expat Promo
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when you leave everything familiar behind and start over in a new country? Armchair Expat is a podcast about moving abroad, living...