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Expatriotical

Expatriotical is the podcast for expats, travelers, and other adventurous souls! Learn the art of pivoting during pitfalls and traveling tastefully for less, all while soaking in amazing new cultures without losing your own. Join host, Chandra Alley, as she dives into the joys and challenges of travel and the expat life in every episode.

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Episode 49: Navigating Feelings of Loss As An Expat

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2025/01/22

As humans, we can feel loss from a variety of events. Death, illness, and moving away all being some of them, but those feelings of loss can be intensely magnified when you are living abroad. Today, Chandra explores those feelings of loss, by sharing her own experiences as well as 4 principles to help guide you through the loss of saying "goodbye" to dear friends.AND listen all the way to the end of the episode for a big announcement that is also this week's "Chan Select"!This episode's "Chan...

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Episode 48: Mistakes I've Made as an Expat

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2025/01/15

When you become an expat for the first time OR even as a veteran expatriate moving to yet another new country, mistakes are bound to happen. And from causing minor inconveniences, to potentially having horrific consequences, host, Chandra Alley has made plenty! In this episode she shares the mistakes she's made over the years as an expat, as well as ways that you can avoid those same errors.Plus stay tuned until the end for an absolutely delightful and inspiring "Chan Select"!This episode's "...

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Episode 47: 10 Things That Worked For Christmas Travel

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2025/01/08

In this episode, Chandra reports back on the "Things That Worked", for her family as they traveled back to America from Europe for Christmas for the very first time (at Christmas). There are practical tips and travel hacks AND listen all the way until the end when Chandra shares her first ever stateside "Chan Select", you won't want to miss it!This episode's "Chan Select": Mesa Verde Bar & Grill in the Denver International AirportFollow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalEpisode Reference: Ep...

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Episode 46: What Saved My Expat Life in 2024

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2025/01/01

Before jumping into all things "New Year's", Chandra takes a minute to reflect on the things that were truly life-saving for her in the last year. There are practices, people, and definitely everyday things that are available to anyone. Listen in and walk away with ideas for making your 2025 a little bit better!Plus stay tuned for our first ever repeat "Chan Select", it's totally worth the listen!This episode's "Chan Select": Katie Donnelly Photography you can find her on Instagram here.Follo...

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Episode 45: Joyeux Noël

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2024/12/25

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Join host Chandra Alley in this short and sweet episode, as she shares the Christmas story in the most "un-Charlie Browniest" of ways.Plus, prepare yourself for a delicious and completely kosher "Chan Select" that is perfect for Hannukah and everyday!This episode's "Chan Select": Chlew! Check them out on Instagram here.Follow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalOther References: A Charlie Brown Christmas bookThe Christmas StoryLike what you he...

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Bonus: More Good Expat Stuff with Heather Dawes

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2024/12/20

Extra! Extra! Tune in today for a bonus episode and the conclusion of Chandra's interview with friend and veteran expat, Heather Dawes, as they talk about building community and taking the good stuff back "home" with you at the end of your expat journey. Listen in!Follow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalEpisode Reference: Episode 43: International "Amour" with Heather Dawes- Part 1 and Episode 44: International "Amour" with Heather Dawes- Part 2Other References: Tours with Xenia of The Choice o...

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Episode 44: International “Amour” with Heather Dawes-...

Expatriotical ·

2024/12/18

In this episode… Listen in for Part 2 of this funny, fascinating, and heartwarming conversation with Heather Dawes; as she shares the rest of her love story and some encouraging words, not only for “love birds”, but for everyone regardless of your stage of life.Follow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalQuote of the day: “In life and as an expat, don’t be afraid to try, because you can always jump off the ride and take a bus home.” -Heather DawesLike what you hear? Text and tell me!"Live and Trave...

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Episode 43: International “Amour” with Heather Dawes-...

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2024/12/11

So... you met someone! They are funny and smart and kind, they have a good job, they contribute to society, and you think that they might be, the one. The only problem is, they don't live in the same country as you do or you don't live in your native country- you live in theirs. What do you do?!?Today, Chandra interviews fellow expat, Heather Dawes, who has navigated this circumstance herself. Her love story is like something out of the best real life Rom Com ever. You will laugh, you may cry...

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Episode 42: Navigating the Holidays as an Expat

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2024/12/04

The holiday season can be stressful for everyone! But as an expat, what happens when you no longer live near family to celebrate? In this episode, join Chandra as she helps you to navigate your options and reminds you that what you decide this year, you don't have to stick with forever.Plus, stayed tuned to hear about the magical choice, that is this episode's "Chan Select"!This episode's "Chan Select": Diagon Elley (click here for their Instagram page).Follow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalE...

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Episode 41: Hosting Company Expat Style

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2024/11/27

How do you host company? There are no right or wrong answers, but here is an episode that might be helpful as you step into (or continue) hosting company abroad!Listen in as Chandra shares some great tips on how to improve everyone's experience WITHOUT striving for perfection!Plus, stay tuned as she shares this episode's "Chan Select", which gave her one of her most memorable nights in Paris!This episode's "Chan Select": La Guinguette de Neuilly, visit them on Instagram here.Follow us on Inst...

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Episode 40: Finding My Favorite Place in France

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2024/11/20

Finding your favorite place in your new country can take time as an expat. It took host, Chandra Alley, over two years! But in this episode she shares all about her favorite place in France. A place you may have never heard of...Plus stay tuned for not just one, but TWO "Chan Selects" at the end of the episode. You don't want to miss it!This episode's "Chan Selects": Bouillon Bernadette and Le Freti (click here to check Le Freti out on Instagram).Follow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalEp...

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Episode 39: Making Friends All Over the World

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2024/11/13

Making friends may not be easy, but as an expat it is SO essential! Today Chandra shares not only about why friendships have been so crucial for her (and her family) abroad, but also an important lesson she learned early on as an expat in Italy.Plus she shares a fun exercise in gratitude and that stretches around the world! And stay tuned to hear about Chandra's favorite pizza place in Paris in this episode's "Chan Select". You don't want to miss it!This episode's "Chan Select": Daroco (Bours...

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Episode 38: Discovering Your Next Career as an Expat...

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2024/11/06

So you're an Expat Partner/C.I.P. (completely irreplaceable partner), now what? Yes there's adventure, yes there's new cultural, but what if you want more? What if you want a career again? Join host, Chandra Alley, today as she talks with expat career coach, Shannon MacDonald, about how she helps people rediscover passions and interests and turn that into a career that matters!Spoiler Alert! This may just be this episode's "Chan Select". Listen in!This episode's "Chan Select": Shannon MacDona...

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Episode 37: An Intimate Peak at Moving to Italy

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2024/10/30

In this unorthodox episode, host Chandra Alley shares a glimpse into her first encounter with Italy. Read from an unedited chapter of her (unpublished) memoir, Chandra shares what surprised her and whether Italy lived up to the fantasy she had created in her mind, on the very first day "they met".Plus, keep listening to catch a truly spectacular "Chan Select" that will leave you absolutely delighted upon your visit to Paris!This episode's "Chan Select": Le BosquetFollow us on Instagram: @Expa...

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Episode 36: Expats... We're Everywhere!

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2024/10/23

We are expats! And there are a lot of us, you guys! Today I ( your host- Chandra Alley) dive into the some amazing facts about expatriates and and shares them with you in "real time". From, how many of us are "out there" to the "Best and Worst Destinations for Expats in 2024". It's fascinating information and it's coming at you "live". (Well as "live" as a podcast can be anyway!)And stay tuned until the end to hear about this episode's "Chan Select" which is fun, family-friendly, and accessib...

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Episode 35: Solo Parenting as an Expat with Kim Ross

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2024/10/16

Parenting isn't easy! But solo parenting in a foreign country can take things to a whole new level! Join host Chandra Alley as she sits down with friend and fellow expat, Kim Ross, and has a heartfelt conversation about the ins and outs and ups and downs of parenting alone, while living abroad.Kim shares practical tips and insights on how she has managed solo parenting when her husband is away, both now and in the past (with twin babies)! Listen in and learn, you won't regret it!Plus stay tun...

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Episode 34: Chaos, Catastrophes, and Insurance

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2024/10/09

Lions and tigers and bears, OH MY! Okay, well it's maybe not that serious, but vandals and fires and break-ins, oh why?!? These are the issues that host, Chandra Alley covers today as she tackles the topic of insurance.Listen in for solid advice and crazy anecdotes about why it's important to make sure you are properly insured as an expatriate. And NO, this is not a sales pitch, promise!Plus stay tuned for a super fun "Chan Select" that is a throwback to prohibition and flapper girls. You don...

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Episode 33: Becoming a Stay at Home Expat with Teresa...

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2024/10/02

Becoming an expat can be extremely challenging! But what happens when that life transition is coupled with another huge transition that carries its own weight... pausing your career? Join host, Chandra Alley, as she sits down with friend and fellow expat, Teresa Kodiak, who in 2023 took a break from her career as a Nurse Practitioner in the United States, so that her family could have the adventure of a lifetime together in Paris.Teresa shares some highs and lows, along with some tips she's f...

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Episode 32: What's Saving My Expat Life- Summer's End...

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2024/09/25

Sometimes there are just things that brighten your day or simply make your life SO much easier. From restaurants, to products, to markets, and more! Tune in today as Chandra reveals what has "saved" her life at the end of summer and beginning of autumn.And keep listening to discover a surprising and delicious pick that is linked to one of the WSMEL (What's Saving My Expat Life) items on list!This episode's "Chan Select": Bouillon PigalleFollow us on Instagram: @Expatriotical Episode Refe...

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Episode 31: Empowering Girls to Explore the World...

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2024/09/18

Have you ever wanted to go on Safari, but no one else seemed interested? Have the streets of Paris been calling you, but you don't want to stroll them alone? Never fear! Girl's Guide to the World is the solution!Join host, Chandra Alley as she chats with Doni Belau, the founder and owner of this fabulous solo girl travel company! In this episode Doni shares about which types of "girls" go on the trip (hint: pretty much all types), as well as some of the amazing destinations offered.Spoiler Al...

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