Two Fat Expats

Making Expat Life Large

Remote workers changing timezones, all those phone sim cards to manage and M is for Moldova

In this episode we have a discussion about remote work and portable careers, what is the best model and which format works for you best? Loads of Fatties from our Facebook group shared their stories on this front on what they do and what works (or not) for them.  In Expat relationships we talk about how holidays might seem better in retrospect, it’s good to look back at the photos later.. Read More

Do you speak the same cultural language as your school, are holidays better on reflection and L is for LA

This episode begins with a lengthy discussion about schools, the differences between primary and upper schools in an international environment and if you speak the same cultural language as the one your school does, and if that matters. In Expat relationships we talk about how holidays might seem better in retrospect, it’s good to look back at the photos later and maybe forget the trickier bits with a bit of.. Read More

International wills, caring for ageing parents remotely and K is for Kigali

This episode contains an update on Helen’s baby shower, spoiler, it was great, Nikki goes to see U2 in Germany, spoiler, it was a bit strange. In Expat relationships we talk about the complexities of caring for ageing parents remotely and tips on how to talk to your family members about the situation.  Expat tech exposed Nikki and Kirsty’s different use of the tab feature and while Nikki advocated for.. Read More

Baby showers abroad, Expat tax in the Netherlands and J is for Jakarta

Kirsty had four babies in four countries but did she have any baby showers? Expat Tech closes the story, for now, on Kirsty’s Apple tv and in Expat Money we interview, Andrew in the Netherlands on proposed changes to taxes for expats living there. In Expat relationships we talk about the complexities of being diagnosed with a life altering illness while living away from your home country and how that.. Read More