Second Act Expat

Second Act Expat

Hi, hey, hello! I’m Stacy, your host of Second Act Expat inviting you to experience a whole new world through my podcast. And in case you're wondering about the name of the podcast... Second Act (Stacy's definition) /ˈsɛk(ə)nd akt/: a pursuit, pivot or life-shift usually after an extended period of routine (i.e. "the first act"), stemming from an epiphany, self-reflection and/or the ultimate desire to improve one's circumstances or realize one's dreams. After many years of working a thankless desk job in a stuffy corporate atmosphere she decided that her second act would be quitting her job and pursuing her dream of becoming a chef. See also: Adventure-seekers Retirees Empty-nesters Divorcees Corporate job escapees Expats Expat (Oxford definition) /eks pat/: An expatriate (often shortened to expat) is a person who resides outside their native country. Stacy is experiencing her best life as an expat in South Korea. 😉

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February 23, 2023 3 mins

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Hi I'm Stacy
Welcome to my world of travel and living the expat life and my wanderlust ways!
First Stop: South Korea

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In this episode my friends and I are going to the Cry Ground concert. We'll hang out in Hongdae and then practice our fork-twirling as we indulge in some vegan deliciousness!

🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
The Cry Ground: @officialthecry
Dream House: dreamguesthouse.co.kr
Ferments: @ferments.seoul
formerly Café Yoho: @work.sob...

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February 23, 2023 15 mins

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Hi, hey, hello, I'm Stacy! Join me as I explore a new life (my second act) as an expat. Here we go...South Korea! Are you ready?

🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
Coex Mall Starfield Library : #coexmall
Urban Hive : #UrbanHive
Cafe Onion
: @cafe.onion
Additional locations mentioned: Gwangjang Market, Cheonggyecheon Stream, H...

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March 2, 2023 7 mins

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In this episode I'm going to continue giving you the highlights from our trip to South Korea that played a key role in our decision to move there later.

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Busking in Hongdae
Wearing Hanbok in Jeonju

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March 2, 2023 13 mins

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Hi, hey, hello, I'm Stacy! In this episode you’re going to find out why I’ve been to this spot soooo many times!  It is one of my favorite neighborhoods in South Korea. 

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꽃 피는 산골 (Bloom Pub) : @bloom_pub
Le Franc Rooftop : @lefrancrooftop
마루 자연식김밥 (Maru Natural Gimbap) : @Insadong11
Bar 420 : @bar420_o...

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Hi, hey, hello, I'm Stacy! In this episode you'll hear about our after work and weekend hangouts in Suwon. Suwon is located about an hour south of Seoul.

🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
Fiddlers Pub : @fiddlerspubsuwon
Heater Room : @heaterroom.co.kr
Deok Ja Wine (덕자와인) :#덕자와인
Fundamental Brewery : @fundamental_brewin...

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March 16, 2023 20 mins

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Hi, hey, hello, This is Stacy! In this episode we’re going far from Seoul to the beautiful beaches of Gangneung-si

🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
Budnamu Brewery : @budnamu_brewery
Hotel Rang : #hotelrang
Additional locations mentioned: Gyeonggpo Beach, Tofu Village

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March 23, 2023 20 mins

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Hi, hey, hello, This is Stacy! In this episode my curiosity became too much and I took the plunge!

🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
Needles Piercing : @needles_piercing
Tayong.Tattoo : @tayong.tattoo
Pinch Brunch Bar : @pinch_brunch_bar
Plant Cafe Seoul : @plantcafeseoul
Lotte World Tower : @lotte_worldtower

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March 30, 2023 18 mins

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Hi, hey, hello, This is Stacy! In this episode you're going to get a glimpse into my life in an area that is called the New City.

🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
Seol Mac :
@seolmac_dasan_center
Die Welt ist Musik : @diewelt.istmusik
Oneul Wine : @oneul_wine
Abiko Dasan : @abikodasan
Mom's Touch : @momstouch.love<...

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April 6, 2023 22 mins

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Hi, hey, hello, This is Stacy! In this episode we go to a camping site near the DMZ and it was an experience unlike any other!

🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
Artist Si Dong Park 박시동 : @dmz119
Airbnb : https://abnb.me/qAay6gHmMyb
Gallery : www.sj-gallery.com
Post about the artist : Circles and Squares.Asia

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April 13, 2023 19 mins

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Hi, hey, hello, This is Stacy! In this episode we’re hanging out in another favorite neighborhood called Jamsil located within Songpa.

🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
Downtowner Burger : @downtowner.official
Lotte World Tower : @lotte_worldtower
Dookki : @topokki_dookki
Seolism : @seoulism_official
Bills : @billskorea
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In this episode I asked my friends who live or who have lived in Korea what are some of their favorite things about the country.

🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
Makeda Haughton @thesobepod
Visit her on Instagram to get a link to her book
“Kim Imani: The Girl Made of Magic”

“Unique Situations: A Community Guide to Nightlife in Korea”
is th...

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In this episode I asked my friends who live or who have lived in Korea what are some of their favorite things about the country.

🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
Makeda Haughton @thesobepod
Visit her on Instagram to get a link to her book
“Kim Imani: The Girl Made of Magic”

See Jonah @jonah.aki dance to subway music.

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May 4, 2023 55 secs

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In this episode what could I possibly have up my sleeve?  Stay tuned!

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May 12, 2023 24 mins

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In this episode I'm visiting Portugal for a hot minute to see what it's all about. Join me on this detour.

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The Happy Host Academy

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🛌 Short Term Rental Where I Stayed:
New Studio in the iconic 8-bit building
Lisboa, Portugal

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Veganeats...

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May 18, 2023 20 mins

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In this episode I'm finally going to get the chance to explore Porto!

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🛌 Short Term Rental Where I Stayed:
Lovely 1-bedroom apartment in downtown Porto
Porto, Portugal

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C'alma: @calma_coffee_room
Grigio: @gallo...

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In this episode I am so strolling on Nazare beach and living my best life for real.

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🛌 Short Term Rental Where I Stayed:
Rodrigues Family House 73A
Nazaré, Portugal

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Ma Naturelle: @manaturelleshop
Maria do Mar: @rest...

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June 1, 2023 1 min

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Only THREE more episodes left in season 1?  No way!! What?!?!? 

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Wanderlust

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In this episode I'm talking about two more beach towns and two great hosts!

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King’s Tower by Vacation in Figueira
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(Buarcos) City of Praia
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June 15, 2023 30 mins

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In this episode I'm returning to Nazare and subsequently my last stop in Portugal.

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Room #1 with private bathroom Guesthouse Veríssimo
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Pangeia by the sea @p...

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