The Pod Abroad

Find your people in Germany with InterNations! 20% off membership in Germany: https://internations.org/creator/thepodabroad Valid the next 7 days through their website Making friends in Germany as an expat or immigrant can feel difficult. In this episode, I share how to make friends in Germany, build real friendships abroad, and create community as an American living in Munich. After nearly 10 yea...

Moving to Germany from the U.S. in 1990 changed David’s life. In this episode, we talk about American identity abroad, Germany vs USA cultural differences, and what happens when a temporary move becomes 36 years. David originally came to Germany for a work assignment shortly after the Berlin Wall fell. What was meant to be a limited chapter unexpectedly became a life built across cultures, careers...

Texas vs South Africa cultural differences explained. As an American living in Germany, I explore surprising similarities between Texas and the Western Cape — from lifestyle and food culture to safety, space, and social norms. Living abroad changes how you see your own culture. In this episode, I reflect on the unexpected parallels between the place I grew up in South Texas and the Western Cape af...

Living in Germany as an American completely changes how you see your own culture. In this episode, we talk about Germany vs USA, cultural differences, and the biggest misconceptions Germans have about Americans. I sat down with Ryan Charnoky, an American comedian living in Munich, to break down the things we hear all the time. From “Americans are fake friendly” to assumptions about healthcare, wor...

A European visiting America for the first time can be a culture shock. In this episode, my friend Bettina shares what surprised her most after traveling to the United States for the first time in her life. Bettina grew up in Bulgaria and has lived in Munich for more than a decade. After finally receiving her visa, she spent three weeks traveling across the US visiting family, exploring cities, and...

AI in Communications 2026, ChatGPT, Generative AI, LinkedIn Content, SEO vs GEO, Corporate Germany and Marketing Jobs. This is what AI actually looks like inside my career as a communicator in Munich. Over the last few years, AI has changed how we work, and its it's only gaining adoption. In this episode, I get real about how I use AI such as ChatGPT Plus, Perplexity, and OpusClip in my real w...

Moving to the US from Germany changed Feli’s life. In this episode, we talk about Germany vs USA, the green card lottery, US visa process, entrepreneurship in America, and building a life abroad. In 2016, Feli moved from Munich to Cincinnati for what was supposed to be one semester. It turned into nearly a decade of living in America as a German, building a YouTube business, buying a home, and nav...

American in Germany running for Munich City Council. Emily Wachelka discusses German citizenship/dual citizenship and how internationals in Munich can participate in local politics and elections. Emily has lived in Munich since 2005 and recently became a German citizen while keeping her U.S. passport. In this episode of The Pod Abroad, we break down how Munich’s local government works, what the Ci...

Leaving Venezuela at 17 meant choosing between fear at home and starting over in Germany. In this episode of The Pod Abroad, Fernando reflects on migration, identity, and watching his country from afar. Fernando faced a decision most teenagers never have to make. Stay in Venezuela, where tear gas, corruption, and fear were becoming normal, or start over in Germany with almost nothing and no certai...

Living abroad changes how you see your home country. In this episode of The Pod Abroad, we explore life abroad, cultural differences, identity, and what it means to watch U.S. politics and democracy from Europe in 2026.In this conversation, I sit down with Holger, a German who spent more than a decade living and working in Italy and the UK, to talk about how living abroad reshapes the way you thin...

What do foreigners think of America? In this episode, a South Korean woman who has never been to the U.S. shares her perspective on America, shaped by history, culture, geopolitics, and life abroad. In the first half of this conversation, we explore how the U.S. is perceived from South Korea. My friend Dasom shares why many Koreans grow up with a deep sense of gratitude toward America as an ally,...

What it feels like to be American in 2026 while living abroad. After nearly 10 years in Germany, I share grief, anger, and helplessness as I watch U.S. politics, democracy, and human rights unfold. I LOVE THE U.S. and that's why I care enough to speak up. I personally think it is patriotic to stand up to injustices. I talk about the emotional toll of relying on media coverage, the grounding an...

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...