Thinking about moving abroad but worried about taxes and financial pitfalls? In this episode of Armchair Expat, Shannon talks with global tax advisor Nicolas Castillo about life in Madrid, the realities of U.S. expat taxation, and why countries like France and Italy may be more business-friendly than you think.

Can you really afford to move abroad? In this episode of Armchair Expat, financial planner and expat Alex Ingrim breaks down the true costs of living in Europe, the tax surprises Americans don’t expect, and how early planning can make your dream of moving abroad a financial reality. From Italy to Spain, France to Portugal, Alex shares candid insights on budgeting, double taxation, and what it actually takes to thrive overseas.

What happens when you swap the nonstop pace of New York City for life in a 5,000-person Italian town? In this episode of Armchair Expat, Caroline Chirichella shares her expat journey—navigating Italian citizenship, raising kids abroad, and building a PR agency—while discovering the rewards of small-town life in Italy.