Expat Empire Podcast

I especially like how this podcast focuses on the how-to basics — how to get a visa, find an apartment, look for a job, make friends, etc. I’ve lived in some of the places that are discussed and the advice tends to be spot on. A pity the podcast stopped and isn’t being updated.

I’m a retired university professor and am treating McNeill’s “Expat Empire” as a remote college course, albeit far more enjoyable and fun than most college courses I’ve taken or taught (with the possible exception of ballroom dancing). I’m especially impressed with his interviewing technique which skillfully and respectfully leads his guests to describe both their experiences in specific countries and cultures, as well as their guests’ opinions on more general advice for expats. If McNeill was a full time university faculty teaching an Anthropology course through the lens of the expat experience rather than a traditionally trained PhD ethnographer I suspect his classes would be over-enrolled. If his employer had a “Teacher of the Year Award” he’d probably win that hat award. Keep up the GREAT work.

David definitely cares about helping people realize their dreams to travel and live abroad. He is a business savvy, approachable human and his experience shows!

David, thanks for such a good intro highlighting key events in your expat journey. Bill