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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 69: Singapore & Preparing For a Move

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2025/10/08

Moving is stressful, but it's also an adventure! Listen in today as I share my first impressions of Singapore (spoiler alert: I loved it), when I visited last month. As well as tips (or maybe thoughts or suggestions are a more accurate way of wording it) on how to prepare for an international move. Plus, stay tuned until the end to hear about this episode's "Chan Select", which is a restaurant that I am so sad I discovered only at the end of my time in Paris. And there may be some singing at ...

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Episode 68: I'm Back with Big News

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2025/09/10

In this inaugural episode of Season 2 of Expatriotical, I share what my family and I did over the summer, along with some really big announcements. (Good ones, I promise!) For a hint as to the biggest news, check out Expatriotical.com for this episode's cover art and see if you can guess. This summer was filled with the marvelous, the mundane, and everything in the middle! Listen in as I share it all. Plus stay tuned for a very tasty state-side "Chan Select". This week's "Chan Select": Cactus...

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Episode 67: The Unsung Hero Movie Review- An Expat Story

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2025/05/28

Sometimes a film beautifully encapsulates the joys, perils, and pitfalls that we experience in life and this movie does that impeccably for the life of an expat! Listen in as I share my major takeaways after watching the film and why this needs to be your next flick for movie night. Plus listen all the way to the end for an important announcement.👍🏽 This week’s “Chan Select”: The Unsung Hero movie. Watch the trailer here.Visit the Expatriotical website here.Follow us on Instagram: @Ex...

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Episode 66: The Expat Power Couple w/Sarah Dale and...

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2025/05/21

What happens when you get an expat assignment and your partner has the opportunity to keep (via online working) or transfer their job to your new country? How do you juggle "all the things" without having your old support system and whilst navigating life in a new country? My guests this episode have been successfully doing that for almost 2 years. When Sarah Dale got the opportunity of a lifetime from her employer to move to Paris and her husband, Bryan Johnson, also had the ability to conti...

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Episode 65: Empowering Expat Partners with Emma at...

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2025/05/14

Being an expat partner (or C.I.P., Completely Irreplaceable Partner, as we like to call it at Expatriotical), can be really hard, but thankfully there are amazing people like Emma at Zestie that can be in your corner to guide you through and help you settle in and find your "zen". In this episode, I sit down with expat partner coach, Emma, and really dig into what it's like to be an expat partner as she shares her experience of transitioning from being a traditional expat to becoming the expa...

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Episode 64: My German Train Trip Adventure

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2025/05/07

In today's episode, host Chandra Alley shares some travel tips as well as a couple of pitfalls that she and her family experienced as they took a train trip through Germany, stopping in two other (fabulous) countries along the way. Chandra also relates how the unexpected parts of their adventure turned into really joyful and meaningful experiences. Some of which led to this episode's delicious "Chan Select". Listen in and enjoy the ride! This episode's "Chan Select": Au Petit Bois VertS...

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Episode 63: The Highlights of Paris- Part 3

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2025/04/30

In today's third and final episode of The Highlights of Paris miniseries, Chandra shares 5 amazing day trips you can take while visiting Paris. From history and elegance, to nature, great food, and art these places have something for everyone! Plus, listen to the end for a delicious "Chan Select" this is linked to one of the day trips in this episode. This episode's "Chan Select": Le Bistro 9Sign up for our newsletter on the Expatriotical website and get the free Paris "Chan Select" Eateries ...

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Episode 62: Part-time Expat Life & Italian Cycling...

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2025/04/23

In today's episode Chandra dives back into the once-a-month, TOEs (or Types of Expats) series in an incredible interview with Nancy De Losa, co-founder of A'qto Cycling; a company that offers the most incredible taste of Italy to its guests regardless of if they are a cyclist or not. Nancy shares her experience with both the beauty and the difficulties of what it's like to live half of the year in one country and half the year in another- as a part-time expat. She also paints a stunning pictu...

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Episode 61: The Hightlights of Paris- Part 2

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2025/04/16

Welcome back to the second part in a three-part mini series on hitting the "highlights" while visiting Paris. In today's episode there are some hidden gems, surprises (including things to see/do), AND a special giveaway! Plus listen for today's "Chan Select", which happens to be one of Chandra's "go tos" when she's hungry and on the "go" in Paris. This episode's "Chan Select" Pret-a-MangerFollow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalVisit the new Expatriotical website!Episode Reference: Episode 53: ...

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Episode 60: The Highlights of Paris- Part 1

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2025/04/09

Bonjour! And welcome to the premier episode in a three-part mini series about the highlights of Paris! Join Chandra as she shares her favorites, some known, and some unknown- even to many Parisians. This is a great episode to help you plan your future vacation to Paris! Plus listen in for a great "Chan Select" that offers fresh food "on the go" when you are promenading on the streets of Paris. Listen in! This episode's "Chan Select": Paul (the boulangerie)Follow us on Instagram: @Expatriotica...

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Episode 59: How I've Changed Because of Being an Expat

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2025/04/02

It's impossible to avoid changing, but Chandra has found that being an expat has caused her to change for the better. Sit down with her today as she explores the different ways that living life as an expat has caused her to change and grow. Plus keep listening to the end for an absolutely delicious cafe where you get a little bit of New Mexico in the heart of Paris! This episode's "Chan Select": ZiaFollow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalEpisode Reference: Episode 1: Who I am & How I Starte...

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Episode 58: The Highs & Lows of Barcelona

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2025/03/26

Barcelona! What a city! Full of culture, amazing food, and friendly faces. Join Chandra today as she candidly shares her recent adventure there with her family. From the joy of seeing the Sagrada Familia to the frustration of going to a Spanish Emergency Room, this episode is unlike any other! Follow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalVisit the new Expatriotical website!Quote of the Day: "Tomorrow we will do beautiful things." -Antoni GaudiOther References: Cambalache restaurant in Andorra, O'Gro...

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Episode 57: An Homage to French Pharmacists & Products

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2025/03/19

Bonjour! Have you ever met a friendly neighborhood French pharmacist? In this episode Chandra pays homage to the amazing women that work at her local pharmacy as well as shares about all of the beauty products that she loves there. Plus a few more that aren't at the pharmacy. AND keep listening for one of the first ever "Chan Selects" that is friendly for those with dietary restrictions and without! This episode's "Chan Select": NogluFollow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalVisit the new Expatri...

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Episode 56: A Year in Review & My Favorite Episodes

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2025/03/12

Tune in to today's episode where Chandra shares some highs and lows and behind the scenes details from the first year of Expatriotical. Plus listen in to her favorite episodes of the year and take a minute to share yours as well! Keep listening to discover this week's "Chan Select", which is throwback to the 1930s and an absolute gem! "Chan Select": Le Durand Dupont or @le_durand_dupont on InstagramFollow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalEpisode Reference: Episode 2: Redefining "Trailing Spouse...

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Episode 55: TOEs (Types of Expats)- The NGO &...

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2025/03/05

This episode is a 2-for-1 deal! Today's guest, Brooke Anderson, talks about her time living and working as not only an NGO (nongovernmental organization) expat, but also as missionary expat. She relays some amazing experiences and heartfelt stories and her passion for what she does is truly inspiring. Listen in! "Chan Select": Maria Belza website or @mariabelzarestaurant on social.Follow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalVisit the new Expatriotical website!Learn more about Brooke's missionary wo...

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Episode 54: Digging Deep When Doing Expat Research

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2025/02/26

Sensationalized headlines are everywhere and what happens when you need the headlines to help you learn more about your next country (next assignment or maybe first assignment) as an expat? In this episode, Chandra helps you dig deeper, to uncover the truth behind what some articles are saying, where they are getting their information and whether their sources can be trusted. She also gives you a great resource to keep in your pocket for your future research. Plus, stay until the end when Cha...

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Episode 53: One Year of Expatriotical & Five Years...

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2025/02/19

Expatriotical is celebrating its 1st anniversary!! So to celebrate Chandra shares a big announcement and also shares about one of the hardest times she experienced as an expat… the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy. Plus listen all the way until the end to hear how you can be a part of the podcast too! This episode’s “Chan Select”: the new Expatriotical websiteFollow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalEpisode Reference: Episode 10: Hospitalizations- Chandra Edition, Episode 11: Chandra Answers Your Bu...

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Episode 52: Favorite Foods Since Becoming an Expat

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2025/02/12

Mamma Mia! In this episode Chandra shares the foods that have made the list of her absolute favorites since becoming an expat. From pastas to French pastries and even drinks, tune in and and let the drooling begin. And of course this episode's "Chan Select" has to be among the rankings, so keep listening all the way until the end! This episode's "Chan Select": AmorinoFollow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalEpisode Reference: Episode 1: Who I am & How I Started My Crazy Expat Life and Epi...

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Episode 51: Types of Expats or TOEs- The...

Expatriotical ·

2025/02/05

In this first episode of an interview series called, "Types of Expats" or "TOEs", Chandra sits down with Regan Schnoell, who has lived for years as a government-sponsored expat. Regan shares what it's like to be the wife of an ambassador, along with other personal journeys such as adopting abroad, living apart from your spouse, and getting lost in the mountains of Montenegro. This episode is full of heart and truly one that is not to be missed! Plus, listen in for a fun "Chan Select" that ha...

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Episode 50: Curiosities of Living in Europe

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2025/01/29

Hmm... that's curious! In this episode, Chandra shares curiosities that she has discovered while living in Europe. From things that are totally benign to things that are irritating, or incredibly wonderful. Tune in for an episode full of oddities, curiosities, and surprises!Plus, listen all the way until the end for an absolutely delicious slice of Americana in Paris!This episode's "Chan Select": Coffee Parisien and on Instagram here.Follow us on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalEpisode Reference: Ep...

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