About this episode

Kylie shares her experiences and insights on moving to Australia on a Working Holiday visa.

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it! In Season 5 Episode 11, I am joined by someone who has been on the podcast not once, not twice, but here for a third time- Kylie aka Kylie Abroad! Originally from Hawai'i, Kylie now calls Australia home after years of embracing a life of full-time travel. What began as a teaching English position in Thailand quickly evolved into an adventure spanning 18 countries across Southeast Asia and beyond, fueled by slow travel, work exchanges, and a willingness to say yes to unexpected opportunities. Along the way, she discovered that some of the most memorable experiences come from the unplanned "side quests" that take you far beyond the typical tourist trail. In this episode, Kylie offers an honest look at moving abroad to Australia on the Working Holiday visa, navigating the realities of settling into a new country, finding work, and creating a home far from where she started. Whether you're dreaming of taking a gap year, considering a Working Holiday visa, or simply love hearing stories of life abroad, this conversation is packed with practical…

People in this episode

Host: Matt

Guest: Kylie

Topics covered

• travel
• working holiday
• expat life
• Australia
• gap year
• personal stories

Keywords

• Working Holiday visa
• travel stories
• expat advice
• Australia
• Kylie Abroad

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Australia, Hawai'i, Thailand, Southeast Asia

More episodes of Makin Moves with Matt Podcast

• Living and Working in Paradise- Croatia Edition · July 3, 2026 · 54 min
• Train Surfing in Dhaka, Bangladesh · June 26, 2026 · 43 min
• From Tourist to Local: Six Weeks in Surfside Costa Rica · June 19, 2026 · 56 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast podcast page.