Jeff Opdyke - The Best Places To Live In Europe

Jeff Opdyke - The Best Places To Live In Europe

Author: Travis Sherry May 6, 2025 Duration: 1:18:04
Ever dreamed of living in Europe?  Sipping cappucinos in the square of some Italian village or sunbathing on the beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean or Adriatic?It's possible - and, in fact, maybe even a lot more feasible, and affordable, than you think!(especially with lots of new digital nomad visas popping up, which we discuss at length)Jeff Opdyke has been to over 80 countries.  He's lived in multiple countries in Europe.  He's written for the Wall Street Journal for 17 years and is now the Global Investment Expert for International Living.So...safe to say he knows a thing or two about living abroad and helping expats find the best place in Europe to live. And surprise, surprise - he gets asked the question "Where's the best place to live in Europe and how do I do it?"Hint:  If it was one size fits all, this podcast wouldn't be over an hour!But the best thing about Jeff is that he doesn't just give you some basic answer - instead, he gives you a variety of answers based on the situation that YOU are in and the type of life that you want to lead.I've spent decades researching living in Europe, and I know quite a bit.  Well, I thought I did.  And then Jeff came on and dropped a ton of new knowledge on me. Want to know the "Asheville of Europe?"  Or what country is "if Greece and Switzerland had a baby?"  Don't miss this one!

Travis Sherry brings his perspective as a serial entrepreneur and seasoned world traveler to every episode of the Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast. It’s built on a straightforward, empowering idea: seeing the globe doesn’t require a massive bank account, just the right knowledge. You’ll hear practical, actionable advice that cuts through the clutter, focusing on how to stretch your budget further so you can travel more often and with greater freedom. This includes deep dives into maximizing frequent flyer programs and other points systems, transforming what seems like a complex game into a manageable strategy. The conversations go beyond just tactics, though. Travis sits down with insightful figures from across the travel world, from well-known names like Chris Guillebeau and Bruce Poon Tip to authors and adventurers like AJ Jacobs, pulling out their unique stories and hard-won lessons. The result is a resource that feels both personal and immensely useful, blending inspiration with the nitty-gritty details of trip planning. This podcast lives at the intersection of savvy finance and genuine cultural curiosity, proving that exploration is about smart choices, not just deep pockets. Tune in for a regular dose of motivation and method, all delivered with a relatable energy that makes the next journey feel not only possible but inevitable.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
2025 Year In Review - Best Experiences [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:23
Despite traveling less than past years, our top experiences still brought the heat and include lots of concerts, retreats, dolphins, water, dolphins jumping in water, us jumping in water, hanging with "the band", and sin…
2025 Year in Review - Best Desserts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:14
A local favorite finally cracks the top desserts list, Heather's obsession with a certain type of pastry, and the pie that Trav thinks is the world's most underrated - plus a (unexpectedly) lengthy discussion about a spe…
2025 Year in Review - Best Drinks of 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:08
Coffees in rural Vermont. Cocktails in Mexico City. Eastern European liqueur. And tea from...Jamaica??? An eclectic mix makes up our best drinks of 2025 - listen to see what comes out on top.
2025 Year In Review - Best Meals of 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:54
Just because we didn't travel as much in 2025 doesn't mean we didn't have some incredible meals. From sushi trains to eating cheesesteaks in a car in South Philly - with lots (and lots) of Mexican food in between - these…
2025 Year In Review - Travel Superlatives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:59
What was our best accommodation? How about our worst? What was the most unexpected thing that happened in 2025...and who was the neatest people we met?All that, and more, in this episode.
2025 Year in Review - Travel Stats [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:13
For the 10th year, we are back with our six part Year in Review, starting with 2025 travel stats. How many places did we sleep last year? Did we spend multiple nights on an airplane (unfortunately for one of us, yes). Wh…
EPOP Real Estate 013:  240 Acres in the Catskills, NY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:23
240 acres. Sweeping mountain views. 10,000 square foot event barn. 1803 stone farm house. A mile from the base of a ski mountain. Unlimited potential. Find out how a Louisiana boy found the deal of a lifetime in the Cats…
EPOP Real Estate 012:  Our $5,000,000 "Failure" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:30
7 months. Over $20k of our own money. Thousands of hours of work.And we decided to bail on a $5,000,000 resort - what would have been the biggest real estate deal we’ve done so far.And while it was crushing in the moment…
2025 Thanksgiving Thanks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:24
What does pickleball, an Eagles Super Bowl win, upstate NY, and the world's largest furniture markets all have in common? Those, plus 16 other things, are all things we were unexpectedly thankful for in 2025. Have a list…
EPOP Real Estate 011:  Five Months of Craziness Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:14
Over the last 5 months, since I announced my "retirement", a lot has happened.And I mean...A LOT!Stuff like: losing a $5 million deal pivoting to an oceanfront resort being very close to acquiring a 240 acre farm Retirem…