Archive - Expat on a Budget

4 Excuses Keeping You in the U.S. (And How to Crush Them)

A tactical guide to dismantling the biggest hurdles standing between you and a life abroad.

20 hrs ago •

Podcast Ep035: Moving Abroad: How Expats Shape, or Shatter, Local Communities

The Expat’s Guide to Ethical Living While Abroad. Are You Uplifting or Undermining?

Jun 19 •

28:57

Not the Grief I Imagined: On Losing My Father

Liberation After Loss: What No One Talks About When the Abuser Dies

Jun 14 •

An Expat's Guide to Portugal: What the Guidebooks Won't Tell You.

Let's go on a winding adventure from the deep green, umbrella-destroying north to the bright, bustling coast of the south... together.

Jun 9 •

May 2025

My Portuguese Visa Expired 6 Months Ago—Here's My Escape Plan

Why every expat needs a Plan B (and how to create yours before you need it).

May 31 •

I Tried Every Productivity Hack—Here’s What Finally Worked

A Lifelong Journey of Tweaks, Tools, and Triumphs

May 24 •

Podcast Ep034: Expat for Life: Why I’ll Never Return to the States: Values

#6 in the "Why I Left the US and Will Never Return" Series

May 20 •

39:31

Exhausted All the Time? The Truth About Adrenal Fatigue (and How to Fix It)

Discover the hidden causes of your burnout and simple steps to reclaim your energy and balance.

May 17 •

Pet Travel: Every Tip, Trick, and Warning I Know

My In-Depth Guide to Making Your Pet's Move as Safe and Stress-Free as Possible

May 10 •

Podcast Ep033: The Blackout in Portugal and a Language Learning Update

A Fully Ad-Libbed Episode

May 7 •

24:33

Why Moving Abroad NOW Beats Waiting for “The Right Time”

The Sooner You Go, the More You Gain.

May 4 •

Podcast Ep032: Goodbye USA, I'm Not Coming Back: Community

#5 in the "Why I Left the US and Will Never Return" Series

May 1 •

28:55

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