Truly Expat Travel
Truly Expat Travel Podcast brings you the world's best travel destinations through conversations with expats who've made foreign countries their home. Discover hidden gems, local insider tips, and authentic travel experiences you won't find in guidebooks.
Each episode features expats sharing their favourite destinations, secret spots, cultural insights, and practical travel advice from cities and countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. From weekend getaways to bucket list adventures, food scenes to cultural experiences, our guests reveal what makes their adopted homes special.
Perfect for travellers seeking authentic local perspectives, digital nomads planning their next move, or anyone dreaming of exploring the world beyond tourist traps. Get real recommendations from people who live the expat lifestyle every day.
What you'll discover:
• Hidden travel gems recommended by local expats
• Insider tips for popular and off-the-beaten-path destinations
• Cultural insights and authentic local experiences
• Practical advice for international travel and living abroad
• Real stories from expats around the world
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Truly Expat Travel
Digital Nomad Family Travel Tips: Finding Events & Things to Do Anywhere in the World
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You've landed somewhere new. The bags are unpacked. And then comes the question every travelling family knows too well — so what do we actually do here?
This week I'm back with Julie Talbot — British ex-expat turned global nomad — who after 12 years in the UAE took the leap into full-time family travel with her husband and children. She's worldschooling her kids, running a UK property business remotely, and somehow always seems to know exactly what's on, what's worth doing, and where to find the kind of experiences that don't show up in a Google search.
This is Episode 3 of our special 4-part travel creator series. This week — the practical stuff that makes nomadic family life actually work.
In this episode:
🗺️ Where Julie finds events and things to do in every new destination
📱 The apps, websites and communities she swears by
👨👩👧 How to keep a travelling family engaged and entertained
💡 Tips for finding local experiences over tourist ones
About Julie: Julie Talbot is an ex-expat turned global nomad. After 12 years in the UAE she and her family took the leap into full-time travel — worldschooling her children while running a UK property business remotely. She proves every day that location independence isn't just possible, it's extraordinary.
Previously on the podcast with Julie: 🎙️ The Silk Road
Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction
00:29 — Meet Julie Talbot
15:59 — Truly Expat Travel Introduction
16:28 — Travel Guides & Destinations
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