Packing Up & Peacing Out

Some Move Abroad HOT TAKES. If you’ve moved abroad, you probably have some of these. Maybe you think men don’t move abroad. Or that moving to England doesn’t count. Well, Lili and Taylor sure have some! In this episode we catch up on our holiday breaks as a lot has happened since we last recorded. Taylor had her first Christmas with her British boyfriend. Lili’s British boyfriend met her family. A...

What a light topic to cover… just body image and body standards. No, we definitely don’t have a lot of learned issues about this!! JKJK after all we are just two white American girls who grew up during the rise of social media. So basically we (like you we assume) are scr*wed and thats ok! So this episode is all about unpacking those body images and standards in the context of moving abroad. Cause...

 2026 is here, and this episode is all about setting goals and dreams for the year ahead! It's easy to forget about goal-setting after you've accomplished a big dream like moving abroad, but creating intentions for the new year is a must to keep growing in your expat journey. Whether you goal is to finally move abroad this year, or if you already have and its to find a new apartment or try...

Have you found yourself in a… long distance relationship? Oh no! Just kidding that's amazing, but you may have some things to learn to help the relationship. Or have you ever wondered how tf people can do it? In this episode of PUPO you’ll hear from the experts themselves on why it happens, how to do it, and finally closing the distance gap. Elaine and Abe of Love is in the Air podcast joined...

Taylor moved with her boyfriend, Lili moved solo… so which is best?? Which is easier? Which have you done? This week on Packing Up & Peacing Out we chat about the ins and outs of moving single or as a couple: the pros, cons, things that come up, and how you should do it! Things we cover: building a social life, navigating logistics, dealing with loneliness, and what to consider before you book...

Gone are the days of working for one company for your whole career, and this is especially true for those of us that move abroad. Right now, both Taylor and Lili are going through some growing pains in their career. But luckily, Colleen and Kristine of Embrace the Squiggle podcast are here to help! In this slightly different episode than usual, we get the chance to discuss our career with these tw...

Picture this: every weekend a new European city! A big trip every other month! That’s what your life abroad is gonna look like… right? We hate to break it to you, but probably not! And thats OK! Don’t get us wrong, we travel a lot more than most Americans, but our travel routines have changed since we moved abroad. And this episode is all about how traveling can change when you finally make the le...

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.  Follow the pod on...

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, celebrat...

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 t...

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 ro...

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 fo...

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 do...

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 wh...

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...

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...

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 loca...

Everyone has that one friend who studies abroad. And maybe even one who stayed and lives abroad. Maybe the next one can be you? Hunter Vaughan is the friend that moved abroad and he is sharing his journey from rural North Carolina to Prague for university (or college for American listeners) and a masters in London. In the episode we unpack:  The stark gender split of study abroad Why Prague is the...

Pop the champagne! 🥂 It's officially been ONE YEAR since Taylor and Lili packed their American lives into suitcases and moved to Prague and London. But did their dreams match the reality? We’re get brutally honest about their first year abroad - from the unexpected wins to the embarrassing fails and everything in between. If you're planning your own international move, consider this your...

That moment when you're curled up in the fetal position, burning with fever in a foreign country, and realize you can't just call mom for her magical chicken soup? Welcome to adulting abroad at its most brutal! This week, Taylor and Lili get raw about one of the most overlooked challenges of moving abroad: getting sick when you're thousands of miles from your support system and familia...

Ever planned on backpacking for a year and half way though you… hate it? Well, Jezelle has and she ended up in Australia because of it.  This week, Taylor and Lili chat with Jezelle (@lifeofjz_) who went from "I hate this backpack" to "I'm never leaving Australia!” When her Southeast Asian adventure came to an end, Jezelle made the spontaneous decision to fly to Brisbane instead...

Americans abroad get a lot of crap, but do we really deserve it? This week on Packing Up & Peacing Out, Lili and Taylor discuss the realities of being Americans abroad when everyone thinks we are too loud and or too ignorant. This topic can get interesting, especially given the news and realities happening in the US, and Taylor and Lili don’t hold back what they really think about it.  Also, D...

Ever wondered what happens when a British girl swaps rainy Manchester for sunny Australia? This week, we're exploring life in Oz as an Au Pair dealing with a breakup. Join Taylor and Lili as they welcome their special guest Emma from @EmmaNicoleTravels - from navigating the au pair life (spoiler: it's not always the dream job Instagram makes it look like) to experiencing the rollercoaster...

Not everyone is cut out for immigrant or expat life, and your personality might be the deciding factor between thriving abroad or… booking the next flight home? In this episode, Taylor and Lili tackle the question everyone's too afraid to ask: "Is my personality actually suited for living in another country?" Lili confesses to how she used to care WAY too much, while Taylor reveals h...

So you want to move abroad but haven't gone all the way... with a visa application yet? Don't worry, the first time is always a little awkward, but we're here to help you through it! Welcome to this week's episode of Packing Up & Peacing Out where Taylor and Lili are getting intimate with the topic everyone's curious about but afraid to ask: how to get that very first visa...