🎙️ 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.Whether you're a parent thinking about moving your family abroad or a teen wondering what it would be like to live in another country, this episode is full of real talk, laughs, and insights you won’t hear anywhere else.👉 Want to make your move abroad easier?Grab our book, Moving to Spain – the step-by-step guide we wish we had when we started.📘 https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/moving-to-spain-e-book🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more honest conversations and real-life tips from the front lines of expat life.#expatlivin #movingabroad #raisingkidsabroad #expatlife #familytravel #teenexpats📌 Ready to start your own move abroad? 🔗 Join our global expat community: https://expatlivin.com/community 🎓 Check out our online courses for moving abroad: https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/expat-essentials-packageplus📍 Follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expat_livin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expatlivin?locale=es_ESTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@expat_livinYoutube Shorts:https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinShortsWebsite: www.expatlivin.com

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 of moving abroad or already planning your relocation, this episode will give you a raw, honest look at what it’s really like to adjust to life in Spain.▶️ In this episode:- Restaurant habits that shocked us- Why nothing is open on holidays- Spain’s wild driving culture (hello, motos!)- How Spaniards feel about air conditioning- Clean streets... but dog poop?!And so much more…🙋‍♀️ We’re Danielle and Guillermo, and we’ve been living in Spain for 4+ years with our four kids. At Expat Livin, we help people go from where they are to where they want to be.👉 Ready to start your own expat journey? Join our free community and get tips, resources, and support: https://expat-livin.circle.so/feed💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s a culture shock you’ve experienced—or one you're worried about?🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations about moving abroad.#expatlivin #movingabroad #cultureshock #spainlife #expatlife📌 Ready to start your own move abroad? 🔗 Join our global expat community: https://expatlivin.com/community 📘 Grab my book: Moving to Spain: The Essential Guide from an American Expat Family. https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/moving-to-spain-e-book 🎓 Check out our online courses for moving abroad: https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/expat-essentials-packageplus📍 Follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expat_livin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expatlivin?locale=es_ESTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@expat_livinYoutube Shorts:https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinShortsWebsite: www.expatlivin.com

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 abroad, overcoming a medical emergency in a foreign healthcare system, and the life-changing mindset that helped Michele create her business Mindshift Theory... plus how she turned her struggles into a published book! 📖If you're dreaming of a life abroad or already navigating your expat journey, this conversation is packed with real talk, lessons learned, and inspiration to help you thrive beyond borders. ✨🔗 Connect with Michele: www.mindshifttheory.io📌 Ready to start your own move abroad? 🔗 Join our global expat community: https://expatlivin.com/community 📘 Grab my book: Moving to Spain: The Essential Guide from an American Expat Family. https://expatlivin.mysamcart.com/checkout/moving-to-spain-e-book 🎓 Check out our online courses for moving abroad: https://expatlivin.samcart.com/products/expat-essentials-package1📍 Follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expat_livin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expatlivin?locale=es_ESTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@expat_livinYoutube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatLivinShortsWebsite: www.expatlivin.com