Expat Life Unfiltered

Expat Life Unfiltered

Welcome to Expat Livin—real talk about life abroad. Hosted by Danielle & Guillermo, a U.S. family who moved to Spain, we share stories, tips & insights on relocation, visas, housing, raising a family, and building a life you love overseas. Whether you're dreaming or already living the expat life, tune in for honest, practical episodes to guide your journey.

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July 24, 2025 23 mins

🎙️ What’s it really like raising teenagers abroad? In this episode, I sit down with my two sons — Joaquín and Xavier — to talk about the highs, the challenges, and the life-changing lessons of growing up as expat teens in Spain.From sports and school to language barriers, culture shocks, and forming new friendships, they open up about what it’s like to leave behind the only life they knew… and build a new one across the world.Whet...

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We’re not talking about the cute culture shocks. In this episode, we share the surprising, inconvenient, and downright confusing parts of life in Spain that no one warned us about...until we lived it.From begging for the bill at restaurants to battling bugs with no window screens, and from air conditioning debates to the chaos of store organization, this is the side of Spain you don’t usually hear about.💬 Whether you’re dreaming o...

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What does it take to leave everything behind and start fresh in a new country? 🌍 In this episode of Expat Livin, Danielle sits down with her good friend and fellow expat, Michele Collison, to unpack her incredible story of moving across continents - from South Africa to London, Switzerland, California, and finally, Spain. 🇿🇦➡️🇬🇧➡️🇨🇭➡️🇺🇸➡️🇪🇸They dive into the highs and lows of raising global citizens, building community a...

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What really happens when you land in a new country with 4 kids, 13 bags, a dog in a crate… and absolutely no idea what’s coming next? In this episode of the Expat Livin podcast, we rewind to our very first 24 hours in Spain — from travel meltdowns and a missing child at the airport to picking up our dog off a luggage belt and finally tasting our first Spanish meal.🎯 Whether you’re seriously planning your move abroad or just dreami...

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In this episode of the Expat Livin Podcast, Danielle sits down with Robin Villa, an American expat who transitioned from a successful teaching career in the United States to a new life on the sunny Costa Tropical of Spain. Robin shares her inspiring journey of early retirement, navigating the challenges of moving abroad with children, and embracing a life of adventure. They discuss the emotional highs and lows of expat living, the ...

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Thinking about moving abroad? In this honest and unfiltered episode of Expat Livin’, Guillermo and Danielle open up about their family's journey after relocating from the U.S. to Spain. From life-changing perks to unexpected struggles, and even a few disasters — nothing is off limits.You’ll hear:- What makes expat life so magical- The challenges that most people don’t talk about- Our worst "ugly" moments — and how we ...

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Thinking about making the leap to life abroad? 🌎 In this episode of Expat Livin, we sit down with Chris Chiaro, an American expat who moved his family — two kids, a dog (Ace 🐶), and his wife — from the U.S. to Spain!Chris shares what it's really like to relocate internationally with a family, the biggest surprises, challenges, and tips for anyone dreaming of a new life overseas. ✈️✨Chris is also the author of Home Automation ...

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