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
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
In a fairly emotional episode, we realise we've talked a lot about feeling sad about spending Christmas away from our families, but we've not necessarily thought about how our families feel about us not being there.
So not only do we read out some of the great comments from our regular listeners, but we play a voice message from Al's mum, who not only made us a bit teary, but made us realise that our decision to travel has implications that we've not considered before.
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Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
We get asked a lot of questions about living and working abroad. We've been doing it since 2013, so that's not a massive surprise.
In this episode, we answer 5 of the most common.
Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Today we talk about giving back through volunteering, specifically as an ex-pat.
Our Christmas song of the Day is Tom Walker, 'For Those Who Can't Be Here'. All proceeds from purchases and streams go to the Samaritans charity, so click this link to give a few pennies.
Links:
- Kath's Charity talking to older people, on the phone: https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/
- The Samaritans, who pledge that whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Click here for more details (and to contact via SMS, phone or email).
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Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Lea doesn't feel well today, I'm an old man, and therefore grumpy everyday.
So today we embrace the Christmas spirit, and riff about things we really don't like about Christmas, whilst giving you some unpopular opinions about Christmas. (Based on BBC Radio 1's excellent, 'Unpopular Opinions' segment.)
Oh, and Geoff does not come off well, at all.
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Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Basically, today is all about taking the piss out of ourselves for being the polar* opposite of minimalist travellers.
Listen as we explain about all the ridiculous things we travel with. Yes, we have an ice-cream maker and two coffee machines...
*Topical!
Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Before you get all judgy, we're not saying we're super healthy.
But in 2021, we did start to work on both our mental and physical health, and in today's episode, we explain what's changed.
Things mentioned in the podcast:
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Being an ex-pat or travelling long-term is f'kin cool... but also can be a lonely life.
Our guest today, Cindy Gelpi, posted about exactly this on a recent FB group we're part of, and we though, 'We HAVE to talk to you.'
Join us for some hard questions, some honest truths and, hopefully, a great interview.
Follow Cindy on Instagram @SailingOffSomewhere, or read her blog here: wanderingoffsomewhere.com
Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
The honest guide to Southern Europe in Winter....
Southern Europe in summer is glorious - we all know that. But there's a reason why you can get some incredible bargains in the winter months - it's frickin' freezing.
Today we give you some tips if you're thinking about a 12 month let in southern Europe.
Follow along on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
We went rogue!
Went for a few hot wines in Pula today, and thought, 'Fuck it, let's do a live podcast episode'.
So we did.
Follow along on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife