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
Dec 11, 2021
Dec 11, 2021
21 min
Regular listeners will know that we should be somewhere in France by now on our way to our families, but thanks to the C-Word, we're not going back the UK this Christmas.
So join us as we chat about what we ARE going to do over the festive period.
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
Dec 10, 2021
Dec 10, 2021
32 min
We look forward to your letters...
Today we talk about whether the song 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' is bad or not. Which leads to dog treatment in other countries, mansplaining, veganism and even Muslims in the UK.
Yep - our most controversial episode yet.. Feel free to sent hate mail (or support) via Instagram @asidewayslife.
Follow along on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas.
Dec 9, 2021
Dec 9, 2021
30 min
If you've ever travelled, then you'll know what we mean we say 'WTF Moments', which we've loosely associated to the unorthodox number one from 2009.
Listen as we talk about storms, falling down holes, Bulgarian helicopters and Croatian Uber drivers.
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
Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2021
28 min
Today we talk about the Christmas drinks both us, and our families, enjoy this time of year.
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
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
28 min
Movies & TV over Christmas... that's what we're talking about today.
Not much to say here, except you'll learn what our top 3 movies are, learn what you should watch on TV and discover our recommendation for a decent 'box set' that we're pretty sure you'll love.
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
Dec 6, 2021
Dec 6, 2021
23 min
Want to take your pet on holiday? We've got you.
See below for links to things we've talked about. And send us a DM on Instagram for a copy of our AirBnB hacks.
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
Links:
UK Government regulations for traveling to Europe with a pet: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-for-pet-travel-from-1-january-2021
Dec 5, 2021
Dec 5, 2021
35 min
We've spent every winter in Europe since 2013, so we've seen our fair share of snowy cities. Today, we sum up our favourites.
To add a bit of spice, Lea did a poll on Instagram asking what you thought, and you'll hear the results here.
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 anywhere on instagram: @asidewayslife
Dec 4, 2021
Dec 4, 2021
15 min
Welcome to Day 4 of our 25 day Podmas special.
We went out and bought a real Christmas tree and decorations today, so, for us, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....
...which is handy, as that's the Christmas Song today's episode is themed around.
We're in real danger of looking like we've planned this out.
Follow along on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas' playlist or go to ASidewaysLife.com/podmas
Dec 3, 2021
Dec 3, 2021
21 min
We lived in Spain for almost 5 years so we saw our fair share of festive fun, so our 'Christmas Song of the Day' is obviously Feliz Navidad.
In today's episode, we go over what the Spanish eat, how they decorate, when they exchange presents and Lea even makes up a new word!
Follow our Christmas playlist on Spotify which features each Christmas song, plus the corresponding episode... all in order!
Either go to ASidewaysLife.com/podmas or search Spotify for 'A Sideways Christmas'.
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
22 min
Welcome to Day 2 of 25 of Podmas...
We're recording an episode a day on the run up the 25th December, with each skewed towards living and working abroad around Christmas time.
We mention loads of gift ideas here - go to ASidewaysLife.com/Tree to see our full list.
As ever, send us your feedback thoughts and abuse on Instagram: @ASidewaysLife