Boarding Call

Drew Portnoy is an American from Colorado whose connection to Germany began as a high school exchange student. He later returned to Germany, where he would go on to build his life. Now based in Berlin, he has spent 25 years in the country, seamlessly adapting to the culture—even performing stand-up comedy in German, a testament to his deep integration and command of the language.

Aaron Arnold is an American from Georgia who relocated to Slovenia and has been based in Ljubljana for the past 18 months. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree at a local university while immersing himself in Slovenian culture and language. Alongside his studies, Aaron also creates YouTube content about his life in Slovenia, sharing his experiences adapting to a new country.

Emmanuel Ventura is originally from the Philippines, where he trained as a nurse before beginning his career abroad. After spending several years working in Saudi Arabia, he eventually relocated to Ireland, where he has now been based for eight years. Alongside his work in healthcare, Emmanuel creates YouTube content about life as a nurse abroad, often interviewing others who share similar international experiences.

Sandra Mora is originally from southern Germany but set out to explore Latin America in search of new experiences. After her first trip to Colombia, she quickly fell in love with the country and made the bold decision to quit her job and relocate there. Sandra has now spent four years in Colombia in total, including the last three years based in Cali.

Tiana Thomson is an American originally from California who moved to France six years ago. Her journey began as an au pair and later evolved into becoming an international student, eventually leading her to establish herself as a full-time resident. Having lived in Nice and now based in Paris, Tiana has experienced multiple sides of French life while adapting to a new culture far from home.

Dylan Stafford is an American from Pennsylvania whose connection to Chile began through an international relationship that had him traveling back and forth between the two countries. That experience eventually led him to spend six months living in Chile, where he immersed himself in the culture and daily life. Although he’s now back in the U.S., Dylan continues to share his appreciation for Chilean culture through the content he creates online.

Billy Peters is an Australian from Melbourne who developed a passion for Spanish and Latin American culture through language learning. That interest eventually led him to travel throughout the region before deciding to settle in Mexico City. Now based there for the past six months, Billy creates content about his life abroad while also teaching English to Latin American learners.

Kamil Kowal, originally from Poland, relocated to the Netherlands six years ago in search of a new place to call home. What began as a short stay eventually turned into a permanent move, and he now calls Amsterdam home. Through his videos, Kamil shares his experiences adapting to Dutch life, exploring cultural differences, and navigating everyday life as a foreigner in the Netherlands.

Amber Barnes is an American from Connecticut who recently relocated to Bogotá, Colombia. After making the move six months ago, she quickly embraced her new life abroad and began documenting the experience online. Through her videos, Amber shares honest reflections on adapting to daily life in Colombia, navigating cultural differences, and discovering what it means to start fresh in a new country.

AK Joel is an Australian from Melbourne who moved to Colombia four years ago after traveling to 48 countries in search of a place to settle. Now based in Medellín, he is a business owner working in real estate, with a focus on the city’s more luxurious neighborhoods. Alongside his Colombian wife, AK has built a new life in Colombia and has integrated into the local culture.