Expat on a Budget

Want to live abroad on a budget? Join solo female expat Kimberly Anne as she shares personal stories, practical tips, and inspiration for living your best life. Whether you're curious about Portugal, traveling Europe affordably, or embracing minimalism, Kimberly's upbeat, solution-focused approach will inspire you. expatonabudget.substack.com

Expat on a Budget is a society podcast hosted by Kimberly Anne, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kimberly Anne hosts Expat on a Budget, a society show with 52 episodes published.

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  Episode #49

  How Liezl Earns Enough to Live Abroad on 3 Hours of Work a Day: Podcast Episode #49

  May 29, 20261 hourS2

  <p>What if the money part was easier than you think?</p><p>In this episode of Expat on a Budget, I talk with Leizl Smith, a South African expat who met her Dutch husband on a cruise ship in 2004, spent nearly a decade raising and homeschooling two kids while living half the year at sea, and now earns her entire living online — enough to cover the mortgage and then some, working about three hours a day. She’s currently in the Netherlands and packing up for her next chapter: a move to the Caribbean island of Curaçao.</p><p>We...

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  Episode #48

  Living Her Best Life at 69: How Siobhan Farr Became a Global Nomad: Podcast Episode #48

  Mar 25, 20261h 15mS2

  <p>What if your best life starts at 69?</p><p>In this inspiring episode of Expat on a Budget, I talk with Siobhan Farr, founder of Digital Nomads Beyond 50, lifelong traveler, and full-time nomad who has now visited 68 countries. Siobhan shares how she sold off 30 years of belongings in Dallas, launched into full-time travel in 2020, unexpectedly spent 13 months in Ecuador during lockdown, and built a life of freedom, purpose, and reinvention on the road.</p><p>We talk about what it really looks like to travel the world later in life, how far a budget can stretch depending on where...

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  Episode #47

  Ethical Volunteer Travel: What Actually Helps —Podcast Episode #47

  Mar 10, 202650 minS2

  <p>Volunteer travel can be life-changing—or unethical—depending on who leads, who benefits, and what’s really happening on the ground. In this episode, I’m joined by Kimberly Haley Coleman, founder of Globe Aware, to unpack what ethical short-term service trips look like after 25 years in the field. We talk about how projects are selected by local communities, what a one-week “turnkey” service experience includes, the difference between “hard power” and “soft power,” and the practical tradeoffs around cost, sustainability, and dignity. If you’ve been curious about traveling with purpose—without the savior complex—this conversation will sharpen your lens.</p><p>I...

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  Episode #46

  I Didn’t Know This About US Hospital Bills - Podcast Episode #46

  Feb 26, 202642 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Expat on a Budget, I sit down with international tax lawyer and long-time expat Bobby Casey, who’s built a life across multiple countries. We start with how a “test run” abroad led him from Estonia to Latvia, and how he now rotates between home bases in Mexico, Latvia, and the U.S.</p><p>But the heart of this conversation is U.S. healthcare—and why it’s a major factor in why so many Americans consider leaving. Bobby breaks down what most people misunderstand about medical bills, insurance, payment plans, and how hospitals bill (and...

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  Episode #45

  Build Your Escape Plan: 6 Residencies, $1k Rent, & Life in Thailand: Podcast Episode #45

  Feb 3, 20261h 1mS2

  <p>Most of my guests have traded their old lives for a new home in a specific country. But today’s guest didn’t just pick a new home—he built a portfolio of them.</p><p>In this episode, I’m bringing you a conversation that redefines what it means to be an expat. I sat down with Benjamin Hies, a German entrepreneur and a true global citizen who didn’t just move abroad, he diversified his entire life.</p><p>Benjamin currently holds six different residencies (including Dubai, Cyprus, and Thailand). He treats borders like suggestions rather than barriers.<...

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