Mermaids Abroad

🎙️ Episode 40: "The Best Summer Day Trips & Weekend Getaways from NYC, Dublin & Munich ☀️🌍" Summer is officially here, which means it's time to get out of the city and explore. In this episode, we're sharing our favorite day trips and weekend escapes from three places we know and love: New York City, Dublin, and Munich. Whether you're looking for beaches, mountains, charming towns, hiking...

🎙️ Episode 39: "Being a Tourist in Your Own City 🌍✨" Sometimes living somewhere means you stop actually exploring it. In this episode, we’re talking about rediscovering the cities we live in — and how being a tourist in your own city can completely change the way you experience it. From Munich beer gardens to NYC flea markets to cozy Ireland moments, we’re sharing the places and experi...

🎙️Episode 38: "Bridal Showers in Europe?? 💍🌸" American bridal showers vs. European wedding traditions are VERY different 😅 In this episode, we’re talking about what pre-wedding celebrations actually look like in Germany & Ireland — and why the classic American bridal shower isn’t really a traditional thing here. Instead of matching pajamas and gift-opening brunches… think: 🥂 Schn...

🎙 Episode 37: "Spring in Germany vs Ireland — Frühlingsfest, Longer Days & That “Back to Life” Energy" Spring in Europe hits different 🌸 In this episode, we’re talking about that exact moment when everything shifts, the first warm day, the parks fill up, and suddenly everyone is outside like they’ve been reborn after winter. But spring doesn’t look the same everywhere — Germany and...

🎙️ Episode 35: "Moving in Dublin — What We Learned (So You Don’t Suffer 😅 )" Moving sounds simple… until you’re carrying boxes up four flights of stairs wondering why you own so much stuff. In this episode, we’re breaking down everything Chrissy learned from moving within Dublin — what worked, what didn’t, and what we’d 100% do differently next time. We talk about: 🚚 Renting a van (and...

🎙️ Episode 34: "Things That Surprised Me About Easter in Europe" Easter looks very different depending on where you grow up 🐣🌍 In this episode, we’re breaking down how Easter is celebrated in Germany and Poland — and how it compares to the US traditions we’re used to. From egg hunts to food to church traditions, this one is full of those little cultural differences that make you go: “W...

🎙️ Episode 33: "Birthday Episode! + Germany & Ireland Through New Eyes" Sometimes you don’t really notice a place… until you come back to it 👀 In this episode, we’re sharing what it feels like to experience a country from a new perspective — Chrissy visiting Germany and noticing things differently, and Anja reflecting on her trip to Dublin. We talk about: 🇩🇪 What stands out when you...

🎙️Episode 32: "What I Learned in Japan — Culture Shocks & Unwritten Rules ⭐" Japan is one of those places where everything just works… but also nothing works the way you expect 😅🇯🇵 In this episode, we’re sharing everything we learned (and had to quickly adjust to) while traveling through Japan — from Tokyo to Kyoto to Osaka. We talk about: 🚶‍♀️ Escalator rules — Tokyo = stand left...

🎙️Episode 31: "Unwritten Rules of Flying (Plane Etiquette Everyone Should Know) ✈️ & Happy St. Patrick's Day!! " Airplanes bring out the best and worst in people… so today we’re talking about the unwritten rules of flying . From boarding chaos to armrest diplomacy, there are a surprising number of social rules that make flying smoother for everyone — and many people seem to ignor...

🎙️Episode 30: “International Women’s Day Around the World” In this episode, we’re talking about International Women’s Day and how it’s celebrated across different countries — and why the history of the holiday is actually deeply connected to Germany itself. International Women’s Day (March 8) focuses on women’s rights, gender equality, and recognizing women’s achievements — but the way it’s observ...

🎙️ Episode 29: “what we would do differently if we moved abroad again 💭🌍✨ ” If we could go back to day one of moving abroad… what would we actually change? In this episode, we’re getting honest about what we thought moving abroad would be like vs. what it really felt like — and what we’d do differently if we packed up our lives again. We talk about: ✨ Would we still move for love, work, or adv...

🎙️ Episode 28: "Carnival Chaos — Germany vs. Mardi Gras vs. Pancake Day" Carnival season is here 🎭✨ and we’re breaking down the history, the chaos, and the cultural differences between Germany, the US, and Ireland. From pagan winter festivals to “carne vale” (farewell to meat), Carnival has always been about one thing: Party now. Discipline later. In this episode, we talk about where C...

🎙 Episode 27: "The Strangest Things About Living in Europe 🇩🇪 — cultural differences that shocked us" We’re back 😅 After some technical difficulties (RIP Episode 26), this is our official re-record — and yes, we know you missed our voices. In this episode, we’re diving into the strangest cultural differences we’ve experienced living abroad — in Germany, Ireland, and Poland. We talk abou...

🎙 Episode 26: “Valentine’s Day, But Make It European” Valentine’s Day abroad hits… different. In this episode, we’re unpacking how Valentine’s Day is celebrated (or quietly ignored 👀) in Germany and Ireland — and why it can feel like cultural whiplash for Americans living abroad. We talk about: 💐 Why Valentine’s Day in Germany is understated, optional, and refreshingly low-pressure🍫 Simple, sym...

🎙️ Episode 25: "Our Study Abroad Eras —Why You Should Study Abroad" Studying abroad isn’t just about a new city — it’s about becoming a new version of yourself. In this episode, we’re sharing our own study abroad stories and the lessons we wish we’d known before packing our bags. Chrissy talks about studying abroad in Cape Town — navigating a new culture, independence, and how living so...

 🎙 Episode 24: "The Unspoken Rules of Traveling With Friends" Traveling with friends can be both the most fun and most awkward thing to do, personalities can clash, or someone takes way too long in a museum 😅✈️ In this episode, we’re getting real about what actually happens when friendships hit the road. We talk about: ✈️ Before the trip — who you travel best with, setting expectations...

🎙️ Episode 23: “Surviving January — What to Do During the ‘Dead’ Winter Months” January can feel… quiet. The holidays are over, it’s cold, dark, and suddenly no one wants to leave the house — but that doesn’t mean life has to go on pause. In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite ways to survive (and actually enjoy) the winter dead months — especially in Germany and Europe. From escaping to warm...

🎙️ Episode 22: "New Year Abroad — Silvester, Fireworks & Global Traditions ✨" New Year abroad looks very different depending on where you are — and this week on Mermaids Abroad , we’re breaking down how Germany 🇩🇪, Poland 🇵🇱, Ireland 🇮🇪, and the U.S. 🇺🇸 welcome the new year. 🎆 Germany (Silvester) ✨ It’s called Silvester , named after Saint Sylvester (very non-religious energy thou...

🎙️ Episode 21:Manifesting 101 — How to Vision Board for 2026 ✨ Happy New Year week ✨ This episode is all about manifesting the life you want — getting clear on your goals, trusting yourself, and actually taking action. We’re breaking down how we manifest in a way that feels realistic, empowering, and intentional — not just aesthetic. We talk about:✨ How we manifested living abroad (Ireland, Ger...

🎙️Episode 20: "Christmas Traditions Abroad — Germany, Poland & Ireland vs. the US 🎄✨" This week, we’re getting into the heart of the holiday season and comparing Christmas traditions across cultures — from cozy German Advent rituals to Polish Christmas Eve rules and Irish religious traditions, all contrasted with how we grew up celebrating in the U.S. 🇩🇪🇵🇱🇮🇪🇺🇸 We talk about: 🎄 Ger...

🎙️ Episode 19: Your Ultimate European Christmas Market Guide 🎄🍷✨ It’s officially Christmas market season in Munich & Dublin — and this week, we’re giving you the ultimate cheat sheet for where to sip, stroll, snack, and soak in all the festive magic. We’re covering every major market , what they’re known for, and who they’re perfect for — from traditional Bavarian vibes to medieval fantasy...

🎙️ Episode 18: Birthdays Abroad: The Expat Guide to Feeling Celebrated 🎂✨ This week we’re talking all things birthdays abroad — the cozy traditions we’ve adopted, the ones we miss from home, and how to make your day feel special when your family is thousands of miles away. We chat about: ✨ How birthdays feel different when you live in another country🎉 Ways we make our birthdays special abroad...

🎙️ Episode 17: “Big Sis Advice & Thanksgiving Recap — Food, Family & Espresso Martinis 🦃✨ ” This week, we’re catching up after Thanksgiving and giving you the full recap of what going “home for the holidays” feels like when you live abroad — jet lag, emotions, Target trips, and all. 🇺🇸➡️🇩🇪🇮🇪 We’re chatting about: 💖 Pep talk from your older sis ~ vision board, you can do anything! ☕ Our...

🎙️Episode 16: “Grocery Girls Abroad 🛒✨: Why Are Checkout So Fast?!” This week we’re talking about one of the biggest parts of expat life — grocery shopping abroad! 🇩🇪🇮🇪 From speedy cashiers and bag-your-own chaos in Germany to cozy Irish markets and imported comfort food cravings, we’re comparing all things groceries abroad: 🛍️ Where we shop — Aldi, Lidl, Rewe, and everything in between💶 What g...

🎙 Episode 15: "Thanksgiving Abroad 🥧✨" Happy almost Thanksgiving! This week, we’re swapping pumpkin pie for pretzels and talking all things Thanksgiving away from home. From cozy Friendsgivings to last-minute feasts abroad, we’re sharing: 🦃 How we celebrate Thanksgiving outside the US 🥧 The dishes we miss most (and the ones we tried to recreate in Germany) 🍷 Why Friendsgiving might...