The Pod Abroad

Living in Germany after growing up in Argentina. In this episode, we talk moving to Germany, life in Munich as a foreigner, studying at Technical University of Munich, cultural differences, long-distance love, and building a life abroad. In this episode of The Pod Abroad, I’m joined by my friend Sofi, who moved from Argentina to Munich for her master’s degree at the Technical University of Munich...

How I moved to Germany without generational wealth. In this episode, I share the real financial reality of moving abroad, saving €10,000, student visas, sacrifice, and what it actually takes to build a life in Germany. In this solo episode of The Pod Abroad, I open up about money, class, and the unspoken realities of moving abroad when you don’t come from generational wealth. I moved from Texas to...

What it’s like dating a German who grew up abroad. In this episode, we talk dating across cultures, growing up in South Africa, German vs American differences, identity, language, and life in Germany as an international couple living in Munich. In this episode of The Pod Abroad, I’m joined by my partner Tim for the first time ever. Tim is German, but he grew up in South Africa and later moved to G...

Is retiring in Spain at 60 really a dream come true, or is it harder than it looks? My mom moved from Austin, Texas to Alicante 2 years ago, and today we're sharing the honest truth about her new life, regrets, wins, and costs. In this episode of The Pod Abroad, we break down everything you need to know about moving to Spain from the US as a retiree. We speak on her specific Spain visa process...

Studying in Germany vs USA? I compare my time at Texas A&M with the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The reality of tuition free university, German public universities, and moving to Munich. In this solo episode of The Pod Abroad, I break down the massive differences between getting a Bachelor’s degree in the United States and a Master’s degree in Germany. I moved to Germany at 21 for one...

Studying in Germany, moving to Munich, and life as an American in Germany. Heather shares her experience studying business at Munich Business School, escaping U.S. tuition, and starting her dream life abroad as a Gen Z student. She first fell in love with Germany at just seven years old. Now she’s living that dream for real. Slayyyyy Heather!!In this episode of The Pod Abroad, I sit down with Heat...

Living in Germany as an Australian: He sold his house in Australia, moved to Munich with no plan, and rebuilt his life from zero. This episode covers moving to Germany, learning German, finding work in Munich, and what life in Germany is really like for Australians starting over. From dealing with German bureaucracy to navigating culture shock, this conversation goes beyond stats into what the exp...

Munich Christmas markets guide: visiting Munich Germany in December for the best Christmas markets in Europe. Weißenburger Platz, Medieval Market, Tollwood, Märchenbazar, Pink Christmas and more.🎄 Texas vs Germany Holiday TraditionsMunich becomes pure magic in December — glowing stalls, mulled wine in the cold, tiny Santa cycling above Weißenburger Platz, medieval fire goblets, LGBTQ+ Christmas c...

Moving to Germany as an American? Or from elsewhere? Here are 7 things I wish I'd known before moving to Munich. After 9 years living in Germany, I'm sharing the honest truth about life in Munich, from the housing crisis, German bureaucracy, cultural differences, and what it takes to build a life abroad. Let's get real. If you’re thinking about moving to Germany, dreaming of a fresh st...

What is it really like using the German healthcare system as an American living in Germany? 🇩🇪🇺🇸 After nine years abroad, I share my honest experience with the German healthcare system vs the U.S. healthcare system — including real stories, insurance costs, and how healthcare in Germany changed my life. In this episode of The Pod Abroad, I open up about my mom’s accident in Texas, my fully covered...

Life in Germany as an American expat: 10 Things I Miss About Texas After 9 Years Living Abroad. From Tex-Mex to Southern hospitality, your fave Texas expat in Munich shares culture shocks, Germany vs Texas differences, and what makes home special even from thousands of miles away. In this episode of The Pod Abroad, I dive into the 10 things I miss most about my home state after living in Germany f...

Why Germans Leave Germany: Living in Germany vs. Life Abroad. Berlin native Jule shares 9 years expat life in Italy, Sweden, France, London. German culture, integration, why Germans return home. In this episode of The Pod Abroad, I sit down with Jule from Berlin who spent 9 years living abroad before returning to Germany. She shares the truth about why many Germans choose to move abroad and what b...

From pretzels to punctuality, a Latina in Munich puts 20+ German stereotypes to the test in this fun and honest episode. Beer, bureaucracy, humor (or lack of it), socks with sandals — are they true or just myths? In this episode of The Pod Abroad podcast, I sit down with my friend Regina, a Guatemalan Latina who has called Munich home for the last nine years, to put more than twenty German clichés...

American Dream vs German Dream 🇺🇸🇩🇪 Immigration stories, cultural differences & life abroad in Munich after 9 years abroad. In this episode of The Pod Abroad podcast, I share the incredible journey of my Guela Dolores Cásarez, who immigrated from Mexico to the United States in search of her American Dream. I reflect on how her sacrifices shaped my own path as I built a German Dream in Munich a...

An American’s first 72 hours in Munich, Germany 🇩🇪 | Oktoberfest culture shock, Bavarian food, German public transport & cultural differences! Childhood friends reunite as Luis visits from Texas for his first-ever trip abroad. In this episode of The Pod Abroad podcast, I welcome my childhood friend Luis for his very first trip to Germany. From Oktoberfest madness to exploring Munich, Luis shar...

Moving abroad means finding a city that feels like home, and for me, that city is Munich. After nine years of living here, I’m making my case for why Munich is the best city in Germany (sorry, Berlin).In this episode, I share my 5 big reasons why life in Munich is so special: from its endless nature and sporty lifestyle to the Alps just around the corner, the city’s beauty and safety, its “village...

Moving abroad is not for the weak! For Simran, it meant moving from the buzzing streets of Bangalore, India to Copenhagen and then to the quiet city of Munich, Germany. A journalist by training, she joined the Erasmus Mundus Journalism program and just graduated from LMU Munich. In this episode, we talk about the real challenges of studying abroad in Germany: culture shocks, language barriers, mak...

Moving abroad in your mid-30s isn’t easy, but Katy is always down for Type 2 fun. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, with many years spent in Alaska and California (even working in Silicon Valley), she left the U.S. at 36 to start over in Germany. In this episode, we talk about what it’s really like to move later in life, from culture shock to studying for a master’s in Erfurt, building a career in...

Living in Germany for 9 years changed everything about how I see Texas and the US. As an American immigrant/expat in Munich, I’m sharing why I won’t move back to Texas, covering the biggest differences in healthcare, safety, cost of living, politics, and culture between Germany vs USA. If you’re curious about moving abroad or what real expat life is like, this episode is for you. In today’s episod...

Planning your first Oktoberfest 2025 in Munich? Want to skip tourist mistakes and experience Wiesn like a true local? 🍺 After 9 years in Germany, I’m teaming up with my friend Paloma—a real Münchner Kindl who grew up at Oktoberfest—to bring you the ultimate insider Oktoberfest guide! From dirndl & lederhosen styling tips, to how to get into beer tents without a reservation, to the best Bavari...

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like living in Germany compared to the US? After 9 years in Munich, I’m breaking down 10 shocking differences between German apartments and American homes — from kitchens and closets to laundry, air conditioning, and neighborhood life. Whether you’re moving to Germany, curious about life in Germany as an American, or just love hearing about cultural differen...

I’m excited to share with you the incredible story of my friend Ali, a refugee from Iran who grew up in Germany, found his passion in golf, and went on to study in South Texas (puro pinche 956) on a scholarship. In this episode, Ali and I dive deep into the realities of fleeing a homeland, adapting to refugee life in Germany, and the resilience it takes to forge a new identity across continents. H...

Curious about the REAL culture shocks of moving to Germany from South Africa? What happens when you’re technically German, German not German lol but grew up halfway across the world—and suddenly start over as an adult in Leipzig? If you're looking for honest stories about navigating life abroad, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I chat with my partner's sister and friend Miche...

I left the U.S. and have been living in Munich for the last (almost) 9 years, and here's a bit of everything I wish I knew before moving! Though moving here at 21 years old and a bit green was fun too. No regrets 😉In this solo episode, I break down what makes life in Germany feel freeing, maybe frustrating, but ultimately worth it. I get into nature and public transport to food prices, safety, an...