Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How do you view home? Josh and Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere have just finished a 6 week trip in the US with their daughter. Although they are from The United States, they live in Portugal and were surprised to hear their daughter say she wanted to go "home" which was back to Porto, Portugal. So they unpack what that really means as expats.
🌏 ABOUT US
Hi! We’re Josh and Kalie, expats since 2009. We’ve lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal (we know, we broke the “S” streak 😅). Follow ExpatsEverywhere for expat interviews, city breakdowns, travel tips, and more to help you live your best life abroad!
🛂 VISAS FOR PORTUGAL
DIY your move with our step-by-step courses for Portugal's D7 and Remote Worker visas.
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👌 USEFUL RESOURCES
Take the hassle out of expat life with these trusted services.
💸 Transfer Cash
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🔒 Digital Security
Aura: Free trial for identity theft protection here. aura.com/expatseverywhere
🛡️ Insurance Abroad
SafetyWing: Get coverage for expat life here. bit.ly/3PEqV3L
👣 Learn a Language
Portuguese with Carla: Learn Portuguese here.
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Portuguese with Leo: Get perfect pronunciation here.
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💌 Forward Your Mail
Use World Post to stay connected here.
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💵 Taxes
Taxes for Expats: $25 off tax services here.
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📲 GET IN TOUCH
Questions? Email us at info@expatseverywhere.com or explore our website. expatseverywhere.com
Follow us
Facebook: @expatseverywhere
Instagram: @expatseverywhere
X: @expert_expat
Patreon: Support us patreon.com/c/expatseverywhere
Follow Kalie's white-glove service: instagram.com/kalie_slateandkey
#expatlife #expatsinportugal #expats
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Chapter 1 (Quick Context) Where we’ve been and why
01:23 - Chapter 2 (Unpacking This) What was missing
02:17 - Does Cia view herself as American or Portuguese?
03:44 - What surprised us about Cia saying “I want to go home!”
04:54 - Our immediate reaction
06:08 - She does miss some odd things about the U.S.
07:53 - Chapter 3 (The Bigger Picture) Discovering the difference between “fun” and “home”
09:05 - Is “home” family or something more?
10:50 - But why did she still miss her home in Porto?
12:08 - So what actually is “home”?
14:44 - How we really felt about Cia’s answer
How do you view home? Josh and Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere have just finished a 6 week trip in the US with their daughter. Although they are from The United States, they live in Portugal and were surprised to hear their daughter say she wanted to go "home" which was back to Porto, Portugal. So they unpack what that really means as expats.
🌏 ABOUT US
Hi! We’re Josh and Kalie, expats since 2009. We’ve lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal (we know, we broke the “S” streak 😅). Follow ExpatsEverywhere for expat interviews, city breakdowns, travel tips, and more to help you live your best life abroad!
🛂 VISAS FOR PORTUGAL
DIY your move with our step-by-step courses for Portugal's D7 and Remote Worker visas.
📌 D7 Visa Course expatseverywhere.thinkific.com/collections
📌 Remote Worker Visa Course expatseverywhere.thinkific.com/collections
👌 USEFUL RESOURCES
Take the hassle out of expat life with these trusted services.
💸 Transfer Cash
Wise (formerly TransferWise): Get free transfer fees with this link. bit.ly/4hfN8Rh
Spartan FX: Speak to a person for money transfers here. bit.ly/4gVdzfh
📺 Watch Your Shows Securely
SurfShark VPN: Get 40% off your subscription here. bit.ly/4hhxDs4
🔒 Digital Security
Aura: Free trial for identity theft protection here. aura.com/expatseverywhere
🛡️ Insurance Abroad
SafetyWing: Get coverage for expat life here. bit.ly/3PEqV3L
👣 Learn a Language
Portuguese with Carla: Learn Portuguese here.
journey.portuguesewithcarla.com/offer-collab/?ref=7
Portuguese with Leo: Get perfect pronunciation here.
bit.ly/4ahs4b0
💌 Forward Your Mail
Use World Post to stay connected here.
worldpost.io
💵 Taxes
Taxes for Expats: $25 off tax services here.
taxesforexpats.com/ref/239
📲 GET IN TOUCH
Questions? Email us at info@expatseverywhere.com or explore our website. expatseverywhere.com
Follow us
Facebook: @expatseverywhere
Instagram: @expatseverywhere
X: @expert_expat
Patreon: Support us patreon.com/c/expatseverywhere
Follow Kalie's white-glove service: instagram.com/kalie_slateandkey
#expatlife #expatsinportugal #expats
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Chapter 1 (Quick Context) Where we’ve been and why
01:23 - Chapter 2 (Unpacking This) What was missing
02:17 - Does Cia view herself as American or Portuguese?
03:44 - What surprised us about Cia saying “I want to go home!”
04:54 - Our immediate reaction
06:08 - She does miss some odd things about the U.S.
07:53 - Chapter 3 (The Bigger Picture) Discovering the difference between “fun” and “home”
09:05 - Is “home” family or something more?
10:50 - But why did she still miss her home in Porto?
12:08 - So what actually is “home”?
14:44 - How we really felt about Cia’s answer
