One of the biggest ways your life changes when you move abroad starts at your lips… and not its not French kissing. It’s food!  

This episode of Packing Up & Peacing Out, Taylor and Lili discuss their favorite subject, food!

We cover European vs American food, stigmas about American food, if European food cures all, and how kitchens change (get worse) when you leave America. 

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Do you try to go home for every major holiday? Or are you more of a enjoy the place you live person? 

There is no right answer! And in this episode, given the impending holiday season, Taylor and Lili discuss all things holidays when you live abroad. They both have kinda different perspectives, so this one will have a little something for everyone! We discuss how to get out of going home, celebrating new holidays, weird traditions we don’t understand as immigrants, and how being a dead dad club member ruined Christmas for us both! 

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Do you vote in your home country from your home abroad? 

In today's episode, we discuss how we stay politically engaged with your home country while living abroad. As we recorded on U.S. election day, we shared our personal experiences and practical advice on voting and staying engaged with politics from thousands of miles away.

We dig into:

• The surprising statistics about Americans eligible to vote abroad

• Why staying engaged matters (even when you're far away)

• Navigating "survivor's guilt" and frustration when watching political developments from afar

• Getting involved in your new country's politics (even when you can't vote)

• Center for U.S. Voters Abroad - Makes it super easy to know how to vote from abroad as a U.S. citizen regardless of what country you live in

• Remember: American citizens have the right to vote no matter how long they've lived abroad!

  
  

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You watched Notting Hill, dreamed of your own Colin Firth moment, and somehow manifested an actual British boyfriend? In your dreams or in reality- either way this episode is for you!

Lili and Taylor dive into the reality of dating British men as American women. From cultural misunderstandings to navigating different communication styles, they share their unfiltered experiences of transatlantic romance.

(Note: There's a minor sound issue on Lili's end, but the conversation was too good to re-record!)

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The full, never-before-shared story of how Lili met "Lime Bike" her boyfriend in London (spoiler: it wasn't the meet-cute she imagined)

• Taylor's favorite perks of dating a British man 

• The real differences between American and British dating cultures that no rom-com prepares you for

• How to navigate holidays, family traditions, and long-term planning when you're from different sides of the Atlantic

• Communication pitfalls when British understatement meets American directness

Whether you're already in an international relationship, dreaming of your own British love story, or just curious about how romance works across cultures, this episode delivers the unfiltered reality behind those Hugh Grant fantasies!

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Tags: dating British men, international relationships, American women dating abroad, cultural differences in relationships, expat dating, intercultural relationships, dating locals abroad, British American couples, international romance, cross-cultural dating, expat love stories

You’ve got meds, doctors appointments, surgeries, the list goes on! How could you possibly fit moving abroad in there? Well this episode is gonna prove you wrong. 

Caleigh is the founder and CEO of Fight2Breathe who has been living with cystic fibrosis since birth. Having undergone two double lung transplants and countless surgeries and traumas, she has spent a large part of her life advocating for cystic fibrosis, organ transplant, and the rare disease community. On top of all of her health challenges, Caleigh has a love for adventure and her husband spent years doing van life across the United States, then slowmadding around Europe, and recently settled in Spain! This episode is all about how to travel and move abroad with a chronic illness because as Caleigh says, following your dreams is worth it! 

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The biggest headache of moving abroad sometimes is just… moving! The actual reality of finding an apartment or home and moving in can be A LOT and EVEN MORE when its in a new country and/or language. Lili + Taylor have both moved into apartments in their respective countries and have plenty of tips and stories to tell. So if you are about to move abroad and are scared to flat hunt, or if you’ve done it plenty of time

In this episode you’ll hear: 

• How we found our apartments abroad 

• The tips and trick we’ve found along the way 

• Why you need to balance the pros and cons of every place 

• How to manage the expectations vs reality of your apartment abroad 

Plus: The return of our Expat/Immigrant Problem of the Week segment, where both Taylor and Lili's share what is bothering them this week about being move abroad queens 

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Is it still called "going home" when you live abroad? Taylor and Lili unpack the complicated experience of returning to America after building lives overseas.

With Taylor preparing for her imminent trip back to the States, we dive into both the practical logistics and the emotions of these visits—from the excitement of reunions to the unexpected grief of realizing how much has changed while you've been away.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The delicate art of packing for home visits (hint: bring an empty suitcase for Target hauls and childhood mementos)

• Strategic flight booking to maximize money and time with loved ones

• Budgeting realistically for these increasingly expensive pilgrimages back

• Managing the bittersweet reality of having your heart split between two continents

Plus: The return of our "Call Your Mother" segment, where both Taylor and Lili's moms share their perspectives on visits home and how they prepare and what they look forward to most. 

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Tags: expat home visits, returning to America, reverse culture shock, visiting family while living abroad, expat homesickness, maintaining relationships abroad, American expats, visiting USA, international moves, expat guilt, emotional challenges abroad, split between countries

Is moving abroad safe? And is that question fueled by your parents watching too many Liam Neeson movies? In this episode, Taylor and Lili tackle the topic every expat has to navigate: personal safety in a foreign country.

We break down the reality of safety concerns for women (and other groups) living overseas, comparing our experiences in Prague and London with our hometowns in the United States and our travels beyond. 

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How safety statistics in Europe actually compares to America 

• The subtle but important differences in street harassment and women's safety between countries

• Common scams targeting expats and tourists that you need to know before moving

Whether you're planning your move or already living overseas, this episode delivers what guidebooks and visa websites never provide. No fear-mongering, just practical advice from two American women who have navigated these challenges themselves.

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Tags: women's safety abroad, expat security, avoiding scams overseas, solo female travel, safety in Europe vs US, international safety for women, expat safety tips, moving abroad safely, personal security overseas, women living abroad, safety concerns for female expats

One of the biggest challenges of moving abroad isn't navigating visas or finances—it's combating the loneliness that comes with leaving your support system behind. This week, Taylor and Lili tackle the critical topic of finding and building community when you're thousands of miles from home.

Join us as we welcome Vita Klimashevska, founder of Czech Expat Club, who has mastered the art of creating vibrant expat communities from scratch. After experiencing the isolation of moving to Prague herself, Vita built an organization that now connects international residents through events, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Whether you've just landed in a new country, are planning an international move, or have been abroad for years but still struggle with isolation, this episode provides actionable strategies for building the community support system that makes expat life not just survivable, but truly fulfilling.

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Tags: expat communities, building community abroad, international networking, overcoming expat loneliness, Prague expat groups, connecting overseas, expat entrepreneurs, community building abroad, finding friends internationally, expat events, cultural integration, international support systems

Dreaming of moving abroad but not sure about how you'll pay the bills? In this episode Taylor and Lili pull back the curtain on one of the most practical aspects of move abroad and expat life: how to actually make money while living overseas.

As two Americans who've built freelance careers that fund their lives in Prague and London, we share our journeys from traditional employment to location-independent income that made our moves possible.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Taylor's path from healthcare to consulting and non-profit work that now funds her Prague lifestyle

• Lili's evolution from English teacher in Spain to podcast manager in London

• Figuring out what freelance career YOU should pursue given your unique perspective and sitution

• Practical strategies for finding your first clients, from leveraging your existing network to platforms like Upwork and LinkedIn

• Smart pricing strategies for international clients (and why you should raise your rates faster than you think)

• How content creation fits into the freelance puzzle 

If you have just started as a freelancer, never even considered it, or are well on your self-employment journey: this episode has something for you!

Plus: Taylor and Lili share their latest "Integration Check/Czech" moments!

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Tags: freelancing abroad, digital nomad income, remote work overseas, expat careers, self-employment visa, location independent jobs, making money abroad, freelance for expats, international remote work, building online income