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The Downside of a Nomadic Life with Mahdia
Aug. 27, 2020
Mahdia left her hometown of Dhaka, Bangladesh when she was 19. She's since lived in Wollongong, Australia, Berlin, Germany, Argentina, and Thailand. Now back in Berlin, Mahdia is exhausted from the nomadic life.
My Coronavirus Test Experience (Minisode)
Aug. 24, 2020
My summer vacation ended up consisting of me visiting friends in Cologne, Berlin, and Amsterdam. Because I was outside of German borders, I qualified for a free Coronavirus test upon my return. I share what my experience was like. CONNECT the...
Travel Germany: Nuremberg with Shannon
Aug. 20, 2020
In the Travel Germany series, different places across Germany are featured in interviews with expats who relocated there. Today, we learn about Nuremberg!
Started from the Bottom with Mari
Aug. 13, 2020
Mari is from Indiana, USA and moved to Germany. Not only does she have her own story of how she started from the bottom; she also shares the story of her mother, who moved from Peru to the USA.
All the Expat Ladies with Mari from The Expat Lady Experience
Aug. 6, 2020
Can a woman feel safe to walk home alone at night? Is there a form of sisterhood among German women? How do expat friend groups manage group dynamics when cultural differences make conflict even worse? And can men and women be friends?
Being Queer in Germany with Meg
July 30, 2020
Meg is a love expat - she moved to Freiburg, Germany from South Carolina, USA to be with her German then-girlfriend, now-wife. From the southern US to southern Germany, she shares what it's been like for her being queer.
Getting Cancer in Germany with Natalie
July 23, 2020
Germany was supposed to be a temporary stop on a longer journey of living abroad for Natalie, from the UK, and her husband Conrad, from Germany. Then, months before their wedding, Natalie got diagnosed with cancer.
Travel Germany: Stuttgart with Stefanie
July 16, 2020
In the Travel Germany series, different places across Germany are featured in interviews with expats who relocated there. In this episode, we hear about Stuttgart.
Solo Female Travel with Zoe
July 9, 2020
Nicole recently discovered solo travel, and she chats about it with Zoe, a seasoned solo traveler who has done longer trips across Europe, South America, and southeast Asia all by herself.
America On Fire
July 4, 2020
After the George Floyd protests, the Carl Schurz Haus in Freiburg hosted an online panel discussion with five Americans living in Germany about the state of America and their experiences with racism. It was moderated by Nicole.
Divorce as an Expat Living Abroad with Katia
July 2, 2020
Katia, a longtime expat, got divorced from her Austrian husband in Switzerland. She shares what she learned through the challenging process.
Travel Germany: Görlitz with Tessa and Lauren
June 25, 2020
In the Travel Germany series, different places across Germany are featured in interviews with expats who relocated there. Today, we learn about Görlitz.
Talking about Racism with White Expat Podcasters in Germany with Shaun
June 18, 2020
Nicole and Shaun are two white expat podcasters who live in Germany. Nicole is from the US, and Shaun is from South Africa. The two come together to talk about racism.
The Relocation Industry with Sheanne
June 11, 2020
Sheanne works in the relocation industry, and she gives insider information on how to maximize your relocation package.
Podcast Blackout
June 4, 2020
There is no new episode of The Expat Cast this week. As an American living abroad, I cannot stand beside my fellow Americans in protest of police violence and racism in the United States. But that's no excuse to do nothing.
To Move or Not To Move: The Expat During a Pandemic Question with Emily
May 28, 2020
Emily has a family split between the US and Germany. They're based in the States now, but have considered a move to Germany - but can they or do they want to during a pandemic?
Travel Germany: Freiburg with Jibran
May 21, 2020
In the Travel Germany series, different places across Germany are featured in interviews with expats who relocated there. To kick it off, we learn about Freiburg.
When Expat Life Doesn't Work Out with Brandi
May 14, 2020
Brandi decided to move on from her life in California. She sold most of her things and moved to Germany. Nine months later, Brandi was back in the States. Life in Germany had become a struggle beyond what was acceptable.