Episode 27

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Published on:

6th Feb 2024

027. How To Navigate Homesickness with Darren Jonathon | Average Joe Down Under

Do you want to live overseas or travel long term but worry about missing home or feeling lonely?

In today's episode, Darren Jonathon speaks with us candidly about his experience of moving from Northern Ireland to Australia and what his journey has been like as an expat for over a decade.

Darren started the blog and instagram Average Joe Down Under to help other expats down under or those wanting to make the move and create a community who could learn from his mistakes.

What We Discuss:

  • How Darren first moved to Australia from Northern Ireland
  • The cultural aftermath of the conflict in Northern Ireland
  • Culture Shock moving from Northern Ireland to Australia
  • Navigating Homesicknesses While living overseas 
  • Process of Becoming an Expat
  • The Ultimate Guide To Moving To Australia 

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About the Podcast

Transform With Travel
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Welcome to the Transform with Travel Podcast, where we share stories of personal transformation and life lessons through our experiences of traveling and exploring the world. We believe travel has the power to transform your life, one trip at a time. So we bring on every day adventurers to tell their stories of inspiration, as well as Industry Experts to enhance and optimize your travels. I’m your host - Kelly Tolliday, Founder of Transform With Travel - and it’s my mission to inspire you to live life to its fullest, travel with an open-mind & Heart, and let the world show you a new perspective.

About your host

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Kelly Tolliday

Kelly is the Founder of Transform With Travel, with over 11 years in the travel industry. She's a Wellness Travel Expert, Retreat Facilitator, Travel Advisor & Podcast Host.

She's also a 500-Hr Registered Yoga Teacher & an Accredited Continued Education Provider for the Yoga Industry.

She's traveled to over 45 countries and lived across 4 continents. Now, it's her mission to inspire and support you in stepping outside of your comfort zone and into the life of your dreams.

She's passionate about immersive and transformational travel. She believe when you travel with intention, by combining wellness, adventure & cultural enrichment, you can truly transform your life, one trip at a time.

She's now based in South Florida, and she's married to her husband Sam with 2 beautiful daughters & 2 crazy dogs.