# expat focus (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover expat focus. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Vineyard, A Castle And Three Decades In Asia — Chris Ruffle's Expat Story](https://expatfocus.libsyn.com/a-vineyard-a-castle-and-three-decades-in-asia-chris-ruffles-expat-story) _2026-07-28 · Expat Focus_ British author Chris Ruffle joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about three decades of life in Asia — and the vineyard and Scottish castle he built in rural China. Chris left Yorkshire in the 1980s with a degree in Chinese and has since worked across China and Taiwan as an investor, winemaker and writer, most recently publishing the audiobook In a Strange Land. He explains how a frustrating… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/expatfocus/ef_ep_170_audio.mp3?dest-id=538970) ## [Moving To Málaga In 2026: What You Need To Know](https://expatfocus.libsyn.com/moving-to-mlaga-in-2026-what-you-need-to-know) _2026-07-28 · Expat Focus_ Toni Torres joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about the realities of moving to Málaga in 2026. Born and raised in the city, Toni has watched it transform into one of Spain's most popular expat destinations — and he sees both sides of that story every day, working with foreigners settling in while his local friends deal with rising rents and a tourism-first building boom. He explains what has… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/expatfocus/ef_ep_169.mp3?dest-id=538970) ## [The Truth About Flying Your Pet Abroad: Busting Common Pet Relocation Myths](https://expatfocus.libsyn.com/the-truth-about-flying-your-pet-abroad-busting-common-pet-relocation-myths) _2026-07-22 · Expat Focus_ Thinking about moving abroad with your pet — or worried about what it actually involves? In this episode of the Expat Focus Podcast, Carlie is joined by Giulia Gebhardt from WorldCare Pet Transport to break down what's changed in international pet relocation, and to bust some of the biggest myths along the way. Giulia explains why rules shift so often from country to country, how rabies… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/expatfocus/ef_ep_168audio.mp3?dest-id=538970) ## [Looking After Your Mental Health While Living Abroad](https://expatfocus.libsyn.com/looking-after-your-mental-health-while-living-abroad) _2026-06-29 · Expat Focus_ Co-Founder of My Expat Mind Anna Zhadan joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about expat mental health. After leaving Belarus at just nine years old and making many international moves since, Anna knows first-hand the psychological toll that living abroad can take. She channelled that experience into My Expat Mind, a directory built to help expats find therapists who understand what it's really… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/expatfocus/ef_ep_167_audio.mp3?dest-id=538970) ## [An American In The UK – The HONEST Truth About Moving Abroad In Your 40s](https://expatfocus.libsyn.com/an-american-in-the-uk-the-honest-truth-about-moving-abroad-in-your-40s) _2026-05-26 · Expat Focus_ Victoria Pearce, the writer behind A Life Away, joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about moving abroad after 40. Victoria has lived in the UK twice — once as a young grad student, and again in her 40s with a husband and an 11-year-old in tow. Her story unpacks what it really looks like to uproot a settled life, swap a legal career for a writing one, and rebuild from scratch on the other side of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/expatfocus/ef_ep_166_audio.mp3?dest-id=538970) ## [The Secret To Expat Happiness – Building Friendships Abroad](https://expatfocus.libsyn.com/the-secret-to-expat-happiness-building-friendships-abroad) _2026-04-29 · Expat Focus_ Yolanda Reshemah, host of The Places We Call Home Podcast, joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about building authentic community when you move abroad. Yolanda's expat journey began at just 10 years old when she moved from the Caribbean to the UK, and she's since lived in France and the USA. She shares how each move shaped her identity — from discovering Parisian culture to navigating reverse… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/expatfocus/ef_ep_165_audio.mp3?dest-id=538970) ## [How To Really Feel At Home In A New Country – Tips From A Lifestyle Consultant](https://expatfocus.libsyn.com/how-to-really-feel-at-home-in-a-new-country-tips-from-a-lifestyle-consultant) _2026-04-28 · Expat Focus_ Relocation and lifestyle consultant Laura Poggioli joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about what it really takes to settle into life abroad. Laura is the founder of La Relocation Group, which operates across Switzerland, Spain, South Africa, and soon Dubai. After relocating more than 108 people around the world in her previous corporate role, she recognised that traditional relocation support… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/expatfocus/ef_ep_164_audio.mp3?dest-id=538970) ## [Moving To Portugal? Visas, Costs And A Citizenship Deadline You Need To Know](https://expatfocus.libsyn.com/moving-to-portugal-visas-costs-and-a-citizenship-deadline-you-need-to-know) _2026-03-26 · Expat Focus_ Susana Yang, founder and CEO of The Golden Portugal, joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about moving to and retiring in Portugal. Originally from Hong Kong, Susana moved to Portugal in 2018 and founded her immigration agency after a frustrating experience with local legal services. She breaks down the three main visa routes — the D7 passive income visa for retirees, the D8 digital nomad visa… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/expatfocus/EF_ep_163_audio.mp3?dest-id=538970) ## [US Expats - How To Get Your Money Out Of The USA (And Why You May Not Want To)](https://expatfocus.libsyn.com/us-expats-how-to-get-your-money-out-of-the-usa-and-why-you-may-not-want-to) _2026-03-26 · Expat Focus_ Tom Zachystal, Founder of International Asset Management, joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about how US citizens can manage their money when moving abroad. With 25 years of experience advising American expats, Tom breaks down the difference between physically moving money into non-US accounts and simply diversifying out of the US dollar. He covers the challenges of opening overseas investment… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/expatfocus/EF_Ep_162_audio.mp3?dest-id=538970) ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QwPfgguGcm91) _2026-03-26 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [Could You Retire In Thailand For Less Than €400 A Month?](https://expatfocus.libsyn.com/could-you-retire-in-thailand-for-less-than-400-a-month) _2026-02-24 · Expat Focus_ American military nurse Lisa Denmark joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about retiring in Chiang Mai, Thailand — and why she has never looked back. After eight years working for the US military in Germany, Lisa faced a visa deadline that forced a decision: return to the States, or start over somewhere new. She chose Thailand, moved sight unseen, and hasn't left since. Lisa shares how she landed… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/expatfocus/ef_ep_161_audio.mp3?dest-id=538970)