Episodes

  • The Expat Experience: Retired Chicagoans in Central Italy
    Feb 14 2025

    “If we can do this, anybody can do it.”

    Join a lively conversation with John and Tara about their move to a small, charming village in Italy. They share the highs of enjoying the local community and beautiful landscape to the challenges, or as Tara calls them “adventures,” of language barriers and bureaucracy.

    Learn how this American couple has established a new European home that exceeds their expectations.

    Ever the operations manager, Tara would like to provide the following clarifications:

    • Citizenship does provide a few more things than the ERV (residency, voting etc.)
    • Health care cost here is based on what we make here AND in the US. This year they asked that our commercialista here calculate the correct rate. That didn't happen last year.

    Join us for one of our Grab Your Passport and Go! online classes. Spend an hour with us to save months of research time!

    Connect with us to learn how we inform and accelerate moves to Europe:
    https://www.livingabroadacademy.com/

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    50 mins
  • Meet the Experts: Balcells Group Discusses Spanish Immigration, Taxes, and More
    Dec 30 2024

    Spain continues to be a leading and attractive option for Americans moving abroad. Join our conversation with Cristian Balcells, founder and CEO of the popular Balcells Group in Barcelona, Spain, where we talk about all things Spanish immigration, from common misconceptions to process timelines and tax implications. Cristian adds his thoughts on the latest mood towards foreign nationals in Spain, as well as other valuable details for U.S. citizens considering a move.

    This is not a paid promotion. Some of our team members continue to work successfully with Balcells Group for their personal immigration and expat services, so we are pleased to recommend this group as a resource.

    As a thank you for listening to this podcast, our listeners can get 20% off their initial meeting with the Balcells Group by using the code BALC20. Book your meeting at balcellsgroup.com

    Join us for one of our Grab Your Passport and Go! online classes. Spend an hour with us to save months of research time!

    Connect with us to learn how we inform and accelerate moves to Europe:
    https://www.livingabroadacademy.com/

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    26 mins
  • The Expat Experience: A Tale of Two Countries
    Dec 18 2024

    Meet an American couple, Lisa and Ian, who found an exciting new life in France, then decided to spend their winter months in Spain. Learn what inspired their new expat life in Europe including the highs, lows, and what they’ve found to be the most useful pieces of advice.

    Join us for one of our Grab Your Passport and Go! online classes. Spend an hour with us to save months of research time!

    Connect with us to learn how we inform and accelerate moves to Europe:
    https://www.livingabroadacademy.com/

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    52 mins
  • Meet Founders Michelle and Jeffrey: Our Expat Experiences
    Dec 18 2024

    Hear our mission with The Living Abroad Academy. Learn how our personal pursuits to live abroad have inspired us to help others successfully transition into a new chapter of their lives.

    Article mentioned:
    CNN - This US couple relocated to Italy after retiring. It didn’t go according to plan

    Join us for one of our Grab Your Passport and Go! online classes. Spend an hour with us to save months of research time!

    Connect with us to learn how we inform and accelerate moves to Europe:
    https://www.livingabroadacademy.com/

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    47 mins