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The ExpatCast is the podcast where expats share stories about fitting in, standing out, and every mishap on their journey to feeling at home abroad.
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Tereré Talks: Paraguayan Cuisine & Food in Paraguay
Tereré Talks: Part 5. Paraguayan food: the best-kept secret in international cuisine?
Paraguay cuisine is a magical land where the sopa is cornbread, the soups have hidden steaks at the bottom, and gluten intolerant eaters can enjoy tapioca-based everything.
Even beyond their own cooking, Paraguayans simply know what to do in the kitchen. There's a booming craft beer scene, heaps of top-rate international restaurants, and the best beef you'll have in your life.
All of that for a price tag that will make you do a double-take, in a good way.
And somehow, no one knows about it. No one talks about it. Until now!
Next Thursday: shopping and commerce!
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Tereré Talks: Transit in Paraguay
Tereré Talks: Part 4. Zoe and Nicole discuss the oddities of getting around in Paraguay.
You can walk - but not on the sidewalks. You can drive - but you can't turn left. You can bike - but watch out for the sinkholes disguised as puddles. You can take a bus - but you have to book it in person. You can fly - but the airport shops aren't reliably open.
Next Thursday: food!
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Tereré Talks: Paraguayan Homes & the Cost of Living in Paraguay
Tereré Talks: Part 3. White chunky tile flooring, a special pavilion for the barbecue, and an old dude with a gun napping at the end of the street. Welcome to a Paraguayan home!
In Paraguay, there are a lot of quirky things about a house, from the confusing but cool electrical outlets to dogs that are kind of pets, kind of security. Nicole and Zoe explain what a Paraguayan home looks like, plus a cost breakdown to compare rent and utilities costs among Paraguay, Germany, and the USA.
Listen until the end for the wild tale of how far German government agencies will go to track you down!
Next Thursday: transit in Paraguay.
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Tereré Talks: Fast Facts & First Impressions of Paraguay
Tereré Talks: Part 2. Things Nicole read about Paraguay before moving here: it's the only landlocked South American, and it has an impressive mail system.
Both "facts" proved to be untrue. So Nicole and Zoe are here to correct them!
After going over basic geographical information, Nicole and Zoe share a short history of Paraguay, some fast facts about the population and places of interest, and a bit about safety in Paraguay. Plus, they discuss their first impressions upon arriving in Asuncion - including the unusual city structure!
Next Thursday: we dive into the numbers for all things housing in Paraguay.
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If you're visiting Asuncion, check out a free walking tour: here or here.
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Tereré Talks: Catching Up About One Year of Living in Paraguay
Tereré Talks: Part 1. Exactly a year ago, Nicole packed up her bags and moved from Germany to Paraguay. She didn't know what to expect, because the Internet knows everything, except, apparently, things about Paraguay.
After a year in Paraguay, Nicole has lots of love for this special place, and she's here to share about it in the Tereré Talks.
Nicole's friend Zoe joins her as a co-host, and they start off by catching up on the last year. What did Nicole get up to? What did she find to do for work? Where has she traveled to in South America? Why hasn't this podcast come out for months??
And most importantly, what's the update on The Expat Cats!?
Next Thursday: a crash course on basic information about Paraguay.
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Tereré Talks: Season Announcement
Season 8, Episode 0. A new season + a new format! In this intro to the new season, Nicole shares what she's got planned for season 8. Plus, she walks you through what tereré, the drink that's inspired the name of the season, is and how you drink it (at least as far as she's learned so far!).
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Customer Reviews
I feel seen.
As an expat in in Germany I have experienced many of the pitfalls others have too. I realised that when listening to this podcast. There is practical advice on just about all aspects of expat life in Germany, so this is very useful on top! Definitely recommended for anyone living here or thinks about moving here.
Great Interviews
I really enjoy the guests on the podcasts and the topics discussed. Nicole is a great host and asks interesting questions. I look forward to future episodes.
Great podcast
Have been listening to the podcast for a while now and enjoying most of the episodes. Thanks Nicole for your efforts. As for the topic for this season’s finale I’d be very interested to hear about women’s views nowadays on having children.