Meet your hosts, Al & Leanne Elliott, a husband and wife team who’ve been travelling full time since 2017. After visiting 43 different countries and 159 towns and cities, it’s safe to say they’ve heard plenty of juicy stories of people who live life on their terms (we call it ’Living sideways’). QUICK NOTE: This podcast was formerly called ’Thravellers’ but the pandemic taught us that travel is not the only way to live life differently - hence the name change! So join us for weekly episodes where we interview interesting people who are living and working abroad. Join us, and live life a little bit sideways. WEB: Show notes and other goodies at https://ASidewaysLife.com. INSTA: Follow along at https://Instagram.com/asidewayslife
Episodes
Aug 7, 2019
Aug 7, 2019
25 min
In today's show we reminisce about our time in western Croatia. We didn't go to the more obvious places like Zagreb and Dubrovnik - instead we opted for the Italian-influenced border towns of Opatija and Rejika.
Listen as we chat about:
- How we looked stupid by getting both town names wrong
- How lovely the locals are (we were at a BBQ with a family within 72 hours!)
- The food and wine of the region
BONUS: Leanne told off a waiter at a soon-to-be Michelin star restaurant.
Let's get started.
Jul 31, 2019
Jul 31, 2019
22 min
We look back on our time in the magical kingdom that is Bled in northern Slovenia.
We talk about:
- The differences between Slovenia and the other former Yugoslavian counties we've been to
- How the scenery takes your breath away (and why it's the number 1 destination for giraffes in Europe...)
- The food and wine, obviously
- Important lesson on how to avoid a 500€ fine at the border
Let's get stuck in then.
Shownotes at Thravellers.com/07
May 10, 2019
May 10, 2019
22 min
Today we take our mini-recording studio on the road and talk to Abhi who's an Indian entrepreneur who's team have built a very unique hotel business in Baga Beach, Goa.
We talk about:
- His experience of the UK
- Doing business in India
- How bureaucracy works (makes the UK sound like a dream!)
- His plans for world domination!
Let's meet Abhi!
Shownotes at Thravellers.com/06
Apr 18, 2019
Apr 18, 2019
25 min
Today is a special episode, as we meet two Canadians who've built a thriving bar from scratch and are having the time of their lives.
As I mention on the podcast, the audio is a bit funny today, because we did the interview actually in the bar (complete with neat rum all round!) However the story will drag you in.
So let's meet Tommy & Catherine.
Shownotes at: Thravellers.com/05
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
20 min
Join us for our fourth episode when we arrive in San Sebastian, northern Spain.
Today we talk about:
- Pinxos (they're delicious!)
- Politics of he Basque region (risky!)
- Cheese and steak
- Where (and what) to eat and drink
All the show notes are at Thravellers.com/04.
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
19 min
Join us for our third episode when we arrive in Santiago de Compostela, northern Spain.
Today we talk about:
- Old food markets
- Why Santiago is special to some religions
- Our new favourite white wine
- The history of this amazing city
All the show notes are at Thravellers.com/03.
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
18 min
Join us for our second episode when we arrive in Salamanca, northern Spain just in time for their annual, 3-day street party!
We talk about:
- Where to get the best Gin & Tonic
- What Feria actually means
- Jamon, jamon and more jamon
- Why cider is different here
All the show notes are at Thravellers.com/02.
Feb 4, 2019
Feb 4, 2019
19 min
Join us for our very first episode where you'll hear
- Where to get the best Brazilian styled roast chicken in Lisbon,
- Lot's of nervous laughter (it's out first episode after all)
- What you must do (and what to give a miss) when you're in Lisbon, Portugal
- What game we play when we buy tapas
- What happens to Al when he eats egg
All the show notes are at Thravellers.com/01.