First up, there are some strange audio issues later in the episode. It sounds like we have a ghost in the room, but I think it was the software trying to reduce the background noise. I'll try a quieter room next time!

This introductory episode sets the stage for a podcast that explores the emotional, social, and cultural dimensions of leaving one’s home country and starting a new life abroad — beyond the usual logistical topics like visas and taxes. Liam (now living in southern Spain) and Tom (living near Monaco in southern France) reflect on:

• Their friendship from childhood in West London.
• Contrasting reasons and methods for leaving the UK – Liam driven by boredom and the desire for change, Tom prompted by his partner’s job opportunity.

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