About Us

About The Podcast

What is Letters From An American Abroad?

Letters From An American Abroad is a podcast hosted by Kathleen Peddicord—publisher, author, entrepreneur, and one of the world’s leading authorities on living, retiring, and investing overseas.

For more than 35 years, Kathleen has explored the world in search of the places that offer a better quality of life, greater opportunity, and a fresh perspective on what it means to truly feel at home.

Along the way, she has traveled to more than 75 countries, invested in real estate across multiple continents, built businesses abroad, renovated historic properties, and relocated her family, staff, and entire enterprises internationally. She has lived in Ireland, Panama, and France, and today calls Paris home.

On this podcast, Kathleen shares the stories behind the destinations, the people, and the experiences that have shaped her life overseas. Some episodes explore practical topics such as international living, retirement, healthcare, real estate, and relocation. Others are personal reflections from cafés in Paris, walks through European neighborhoods, conversations with expats, and lessons learned from decades spent navigating life beyond America’s borders.

Whether you’re dreaming of moving abroad, planning your next adventure, or simply curious about life in another corner of the world, Letters From An American Abroad offers a front-row seat to the places, cultures, and opportunities that often go unnoticed by traditional travel media.
If you’ve ever wondered what life might look like beyond the familiar, this podcast is your invitation to explore.

Known internationally as the founder of Live and Invest Overseas, Kathleen Peddicord has spent more than three decades researching and reporting on the world’s best places to live, retire, invest, and build a life abroad.

She has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Latin America, Asia, and beyond, established businesses in multiple countries, invested in international real estate, and helped hundreds of thousands of readers better understand the possibilities available outside their home country.

Kathleen is the author of numerous books on overseas living, retirement, and international real estate, and her work has been featured by The New York Times, CNN, CNBC, Money Magazine, The Economist, AARP, U.S. News & World Report, and many other leading media organizations. Today, through Letters From An American Abroad, she continues to share the stories, insights, and discoveries that come from a life spent exploring the world.