Chris Jackson interview

What happens when traveling the world stops being a vacation and becomes part of who you are? In this episode of Abrotha Abroad, I sit down with Air Force veteran, father, avid hiker, scuba enthusiast, and longtime expat Chris Jackson. Chris grew up moving around as a military kid before eventually creating his own life overseas. We talk about his early experiences in England, joining the Air Force, life in Japan, raising his daughter as a single Black father in Belgium, and some of the adventures he's collected along the way. And then there's Finland. 🇫🇮 Let's just say the conversation somehow gets to Santa Claus, saunas, and Mrs. Claus making naked snow angels. 😂 We also get into: • Growing up as a military kid • Joining the Air Force and discovering Japan • Bartending and nightlife in Japan • Raising a daughter abroad • Being a Black American traveling internationally • Finland and Scandinavian culture • Hiking, scuba diving, and chasing adventure • Stamp or Stay 🌍 • Why some places are great to visit—but not necessarily to live Chris has enough stories that one episode was never going to cover them all. 🎙️ Abrotha Abroad Stories, culture shocks, and real conversations about life abroad. 👍🏾 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations from around the world #AbrothaAbroad #LifeAbroad #ExpatLife #BlackTravel #AmericansAbroad #LivingAbroad #TravelPodcast #MilitaryVeteran #Belgium #Japan #Finland