A Sideways Life: The honest guide to living & working abroad

Where the F*** have we been? We took a holiday....

The sun was shining, the gin was flowing, and we so we thought we'd take a month off work and just enjoy the summer.

And we're not even sorry...

In this short trailer we'll tell you what to look forward to now we've dusted off the microphones and are back in the podcast saddle.

26: Nomadic Michelin Star chef cooks us lunch

Spending a Sunday with a chef of Michelin star calibre was an absolute treat!

The star of this episode is Fanni, who worked with Tommy Banks in Roots, York and now travels the world, working as a private chef for families who love great food. 

Not only does Leanne talk about food (and watch Fanni make us an amazing lunch), but we talk about what it's like to work as a private chef abroad, and what life is like cooking in a van...

"A van..?", you ask.

Yep, Fanni is previous guest Andrew Bosomworth's partner (episode 23: How to drive around Europe in a campervan).

How did they end up at our house? We first interviewed Andrew remotely when he was in Hungary, and then they turned up in Pula, Croatia a few weeks later.

We immediately made up the spare bedroom, stocked up on beers, and sent an invite. We all got on so well, and Fanni was such a great chef, that Leanne had to record an episode.

So if you want to be a guest (and possibly end up drinking Gin & Tonic with us!), then drop us a DM on Instagram.

Nearly forgot... if you want the recipe card, go to ASidewaysLife.com/ep26. 

How to find Fanni:

Instagram: @jas.on.the.explore

TikTok: @jas.on.the.explore

A chef from a Michelin Star restaurant... in OUR kitchen? Yep, that happened...

Spending a Sunday with a chef of Michelin star calibre what’s an absolute treat.

The star of our next episode (out soon!) is still a secret, but this little teaser gives you some clues to her identity. (We’ll also be sharing her recipe so you can make fabulous food in your very own kitchen.)

And it’s vegan too!

The new episode is out in the next few hours...

 

ps. Did Leanne really just say 'the episode will drop'..? Embarrassing.

25: Ex-pat Pat, and what it's like living and working Seoul

Welcome to another great interview with a lovely guy called Patrick, who left his hometown of Dallas, USA to live and work in South Korea.

Join us as Leanne talks about:

• How Patrick blew up on TikTok (thanks to literally wandering into a random house one day)
• Meeting KPop stars on the street
• The truth around mental health and living abroad
• Plus lots more...

Go follow Pat on:

• Instagram - @theexpatpat
• TikTok - @theexpatpat
• YouTube - YouTube.com/c/TheExpatPat

Let me tell you about Patrick, the ExPatPat in South Korea....

Sneak preview of our upcoming episode with Patrick from @ExPatPat (Insta, YouTube, TikTok).

He's a really interesting guy, so make sure you're subscribed to hear this upcoming episode.

24: Brent & Michael - travelling as gay digital nomad couple

Proving there is no age limit to becoming a digital nomad, Michael and Brent have been travelling the world as a gay digital nomad couple since 2017.

As active members of the LGBTQ+ community, Michael and Brent speak candidly about their experiences to date. Our conversation covers:

• The privilege of being being able to have this lifestyle.
• The realities of travelling the world as a gay couple.
• The opportunity we have to educate ourselves and others.
• The ups and downs of Airbnb living.
• Being conscious of your carbon footprint.
• Making friends around the world.
• Planning your travel
• The perils of fire (yes, you read that right!)

Join us for one of our most interesting and educational conversations to date, and if you want to find out more about this trailblazing couple, check out:

Website: https://www.brentandmichaelaregoingplaces.com/

Instagram: @brentandmichaelaregoingplaces

Newsletter: https://brentandmichaelaregoingplaces.substack.com/

 

What's it like being a Digital Nomad gay couple..? Meet Michael & Brent

One of the best things about travelling the world is meeting people... and we were over the moon to meet (and chat to) the wonderful couple Brent & Michael. They were so open about the challenges of travelling the world as a gay couple, and we also talked about what it's like to be a writer living abroad, how Istanbul has welcomed them with open arms, and why fire seems to follow them around. The full episode is out in the next day or so. I think you'll like it.

23: How to drive round Europe in a camper van (full episode!) with the amazing Andrew Bosomworth

Meet Andrew, a Yorkshire lad who just couldn't get on board with the life that everyone told him he had to have.

So, he jacked it all in, sold his house, bought a van and has turned it into a luxury mini home-on-wheels (think memory foam mattress, oven and both indoor and outdoor shower!)

Join us today as we chat to Andrew about:

• What his favourite place is in Europe (I bet you can't guess) 
• What it's like travelling Europe with a dog
• His exact process for choosing the right van to convert
• What it's like crossing borders during a pandemic

Hope you enjoy listening as much as we did talking. 

Links:

Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheUnpopularViews (@TheUnpopularViews)

Or if YouTube is more your bag, then subscribe here on YouTube.

 

 

How to drive round Europe in a luxury camper van... with Andrew Bosomworth

Every wanted to hit the road and just drive? That's exactly what Andrew Bosomworth did in March 2019!

 

Full episode coming very, very* soon.

 

*In fact in about 3 mins, 'cos we forgot to upload this one two days ago.

22: Meet the man who books holidays for the celebrities - Dan Salmon from NeverAWastedJourney.com

Who spends £250k on a holiday? Some of Dan Salmon's clients do!

Join us today as we chat Dan about:

• What it's like to be WhatsApping people like Callum Best & Wayne Linekar
• What it's like running a travel business during the pandemic
• Where are the top 3 places to visit (when things open up again)
• Can Dan help if you have a smaller budget? (Hint: Yes he can!)

Hope you enjoy listening as much as we did talking. 

Links:

Follow Dan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/never_a_wasted_journey  (@NeverAWastedJourney)

Find out more about dan on his website: neverawastedjourney.com