The Expat Opinion
The Expat Opinion
Podcast Description
Are you dreaming of living abroad? Or maybe you’re already in the process? Join me, Andy Strauser, an American living in London for tips, hacks, and opinions about living your best life outside the US. In each episode, I’ll talk to expats around the world, hear their inspiring stories, and we’ll learn together how they were able to do it. And, how you could do it too!
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Focuses on the expat experience, cultural adjustment, and practical living tips, with episodes covering topics like community building, local culture integration, and cost of living adjustments as illustrated in discussions like the challenges faced by expats in Vietnam.

Are you dreaming of living abroad? Or maybe you’re already in the process? Join me, Andy Strauser, an American living in London for tips, hacks, and opinions about living your best life outside the US. In each episode, I’ll talk to expats around the world, hear their inspiring stories, and we’ll learn together how they were able to do it. And, how you could do it too!
In this conversation, Andy interviews Michelle Holt, an American Television executive who moved from Los Angeles to Belfast, Northern Ireland. Michelle shares her honest take on building a community and navigating the challenges of relocating with her family. She discusses the difficulties of finding a suitable school for her children, the challenges of moving her beloved dog, the cultural adjustments she faced, and the financial considerations that come with being an expat. Despite the challenges, Michelle expresses her love for Belfast and the enriching experiences her family has had since moving.

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