Howdy und Servus!! I'm Paulina :-) I'm originally from Texas and have been living in Munich, Germany for over 8 years. I initially moved for a master's program in sustainability and then liked it so much that I stayed! Ever wonder if it's too late for a big life change? My mom, MJ, proves it's never!On this episode of The Pod Abroad, I have a talk with my amazing mom, MJ! At 60 years young, MJ decided to leave her life in Austin, Texas, and move to the beautiful coastal city of Alicante, Spain, for a volunteer opportunity. Hear all about her journey, from her Tex-Mex roots and what led her to Spain. MJ shares her initial impressions of Europe, the surprising freedom of walking everywhere in Alicante (despite living with rheumatoid arthritis), and the challenge of selling her belongings and navigating the visa process.This is definitely a story of optimism, resilience, and the power of pursuing your dreams at any age! Shoutout to my mom for being such an incredible woman!!Branding: Ali Khazanbeik @alikhazanbeikVideo, Audio, Music production/editing: Tim ter Huurne#MovingToSpain #Immigration #Immigrant #SeniorTravel #Inspiration #Alicante #Spain #Texas #VolunteerAbroad #RheumatoidArthritis #ThePodAbroad #motherdaughter

Howdy und Servus y'all! Welcome to another episode of The Pod Abroad :-)Join me in Munich as I chat with my wonderful friend Ress! In this episode, Ress shares her incredible journey as an immigrant in Germany - from her simple upbringing in the Philippines, through her unexpected adventures in Singapore and Bangkok, to building a new life and career in Munich, and now raising a family in Nuremberg.Get ready for a look at:-Growing up in the Philippines-The culture shock of leaving home-Chasing dreams abroad-Finding love in Bangkok-Landing a job in Munich-Building a friendship in a new city-Becoming a new mom in GermanyWatch the full episode to hear all the sweet details and of course feel free to share your own experiences in the comments below!Listen on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/thepodabroadBranding: Ali Khazanbeik @alikhazanbeikVideo, Audio, Music production/editing: Tim ter Huurne

Howdy und Servus y'all! Welcome to the first ever episode of The Pod Abroad!! Yasss! :-)I'm Paulina :-) I'm originally from Texas and have been living in Munich, Germany for over 8 years. I initially moved for a master's program in sustainability and then liked it so much that I stayed! Ever wondered what life abroad is really like? I'm super happy to have an incredible international village here in Munich, and you'll get to hear from some of my favorite people! We're sharing funny, insightful, and unfiltered stories about cultural differences, adapting to new norms, and building a home away from home. Follow along for new weekly episodes and leave a comment to join the conversation! Have any ideas/topics I should speak on? Let me know!Branding: Ali Khazanbeik @alikhazanbeikVideo, Audio, Music production/editing: Tim ter Huurne