Boarding Call

Paulina de los Santos, a native Texan and host of The Pod Abroad podcast, discovered an alternative way of life in Europe after completing her Master’s program abroad. The experience inspired her to permanently relocate to Munich, Germany, where she has lived for the past nine years.

Tomasz Jakub Kusienicki is a software engineer from Poland who relocated to Vienna, Austria, together with his family in 2020. Captivated by the charm and character of the city, Tomasz soon developed a deep appreciation for its culture, lifestyle, and vibrant atmosphere and began creating content that explores various aspects of life in Vienna. His work touches on cultural differences, travel tips and restaurant recommendations, among other topics. 

Tristan Martin is a content creator from the U.S. Over the past five years, he’s gone on numerous journeys through Latin America, with Uruguay capturing most of his attention. After spending many months in the country, he’s deeply immersed himself in the local culture and picked up fluent Spanish along the way. He’s now based in Montevideo, where he plans to settle for the next 18 months.

Jen and Stevo are a couple from California who have been living and traveling abroad since 2011. They have fully embraced the digital nomad lifestyle, working remotely as they explore the world. Their YouTube channel highlights their travel adventures, offers insights into remote living, and shares practical tips for those interested in long-term travel. Two of their most significant journeys were to China in 2011 and Cambodia in 2015, where they spent three years immersing themselves in the local culture.

Michy Herzog is a videographer and photographer from Munich, Germany. His work has taken him extensively throughout Latin America, where he has become fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese. After discovering the beauty of Brazil in 2015, Michy chose to make Rio de Janeiro his home. He is currently in the process of obtaining permanent residency in Brazil.

Grace Robinson, known online as Lukgate, is a British entrepreneur and content creator based in London. She first visited Thailand at the age of 18 and quickly fell in love with the country, its people, and its language. She went on to study Thai and Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Leeds and has been speaking Thai for 17 years.

Stas Konstantinov is a Moldovan-born content creator whose passion for cultural exploration has shaped his online presence. Drawn to Latin America, he relocated to Colombia, where he has lived for the past 12 years. On his YouTube channel, Stas shares vlogs in Spanish, documenting his experiences and insights as a foreigner in Colombia.

Mally, known online as Mobile Mally, is a British content creator. His fascination with Japanese culture began nearly a decade ago when he discovered the world of anime. This passion led him to immerse himself in the language, achieving proficiency in Japanese before ultimately relocating to Tokyo, where he has been based for the past two years.

Jewells Chambers, originally from New York, moved to Iceland nine years ago. Embracing the local culture and language, she has even learned to speak Icelandic. She is the founder of the YouTube channel and podcast All Things Iceland, where she creates informative content for those considering a similar journey.

Gary Parkosewich, more commonly known as “Gary el Gringo,” is an American content creator. After visiting Medellín, Colombia, he immediately fell in love with the country. He eventually worked as a news anchor for the RCN channel in Bogotá, where he lived for five years.