Packing Up & Peacing Out

Packing Up & Peacing Out

Lili Paxton and Taylor Kane

Episodes 54
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Thinking about packing up your life and moving abroad? You're not alone. Join Lili and Taylor, two American gals living abroad, as they share the real talk about life abroad. From visa nightmares to making friends in a new country, dating across cultures to managing finances- we're uncovering it all. Each week, we dive into the real challenges and unexpected joys of living overseas, with practical advice you can actually use. Whether you're planning your escape, recently landed, or years into yours, this is the podcast for you! Hosted by Taylor @taylortakesprague & Lili @arichwomansworld

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HOT Takes on Euro Summer: The Ultimate Survival Guide to Summer Travel in Europe

Jun 08, 2026 55m

Unless you live under a rock you’ve probably heard the term Euro Summer, but what actually is it? How does one ‘Euro Summer’? In this episode of Packing Up & Peacing Out we are putting on our…

We Answer Everything About Our Lives Abroad: Mailbag IRL Episode

Jun 01, 2026 39m

So the elephant in the room is that Taylor and Lili have never met in real life… until now!Lili flew to Prague and is officially an American in Prague for this episode and in honor of our first IRL…

When “Where Are You From?” Is Complicated: Third Culture Kids with Veronika Kozel

May 25, 2026 58m

You know that moment when someone asks "where are you from?" and instead of a one-word answer, you watch someone take a breath and figure out where to even begin?Those people have a name: Third…

What Nobody Tells You About Doctors and Healthcare Abroad: The Pooh Bear Dilemma

May 18, 2026 58m

You walk into your first gynecologist appointment abroad, feeling nervous but prepared. Then the doctor gestures for you to undress  (no gown, no curtain, no "whenever you're ready") and suddenly…

Being a Long Distance Mother Daughter Duo: What Happens When Your Daughter Moves Abroad

May 11, 2026 40m

Your beloved daughter tells you she’s moving 5,000 miles away from home. WTF?! How are we supposed to stay close? Don’t worry, two mother daughter duo’s are here to help!In honor of our 50th episode…

How to Actually Pack Up and Move Abroad: Suitcases, Shipping, and What to Leave Behind

May 04, 2026 47m

You've got the visa. You've bought the plane ticket. You've told everyone you're doing it.Now you actually have to pack up your entire life and get it to another country. No big deal, right?In this…

Will Moving Abroad Actually Make You Happier? What the World Happiness Report Doesn't Tell Immigrants and Expats

Apr 27, 2026 55m

Finland keeps topping the World Happiness Report. And every time it does, someone (probably you) asks: should I just… move there?In this episode of Packing Up & Peacing Out, we're breaking down…

All the Little Adjustments of Moving Abroad: The Good, The Bad & The Unexpected

Apr 20, 2026 50m

Moving abroad isn’t just visas, flights, and cute coffee shops. It’s also realizing your fridge is the size of a shoebox, lunch happens whenever people feel like it, and apparently you now need to…

Do Expats Have to File Taxes? What You Need to Know About Taxes When You Live Abroad

Apr 13, 2026 50m

Death and  taxes… yes, even when you move abroad, the IRS still wants to hear from you.If you’re an American living overseas (or dreaming about it), this is one of those things no one really…

Move to Europe for College: The Real Story + How to Do It with Liza Jean

Apr 06, 2026 50m

She moved from Connecticut to the Czech Republic at 18… because of one NPR segment.No, seriously.That one moment completely changed Liza Jean’s life—and now she’s helped dozens of other Americans…

Are Friendships Different Across Borders? Expat VS Local Friends and the Differences in Friendships Abroad

Mar 30, 2026 58m

What’s the difference between expat friendships and local friendships—and why does it feel so much harder to build a real social circle when living abroad?After watching a video comparing American…

Celebrating Birthdays Abroad (And Why It Can Feel So Emotional)

Mar 23, 2026 1h 2m

Celebrating your birthday is always a mix of emotions—but celebrating a birthday while living abroad? That’s a whole different experience.Whether it’s your first birthday away from home or you’ve…

Is the American Dream Dead? Why More Americans Are Moving Abroad

Mar 16, 2026 57m

A recent article in The Wall Street Journal caught our attention: “Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers.”So… what’s going on?In this episode of Packing Up & Peacing Out, we talk about…

Moving Abroad Won’t Fix Your Problems: Expat Mental Health with Jamie Martindale

Mar 09, 2026 52m

Think moving abroad will solve all your problems? Many expats discover that mental health challenges don’t disappear when you move abroad — and sometimes living abroad can make anxiety, loneliness,…

What People Get Wrong About Moving Abroad: Assumptions vs. Reality

Mar 02, 2026 53m

When you tell people you've moved abroad, the assumptions start flying. "You must be rich." "Are you running away from something?" "So you just didn't like America?" This week, we're breaking down…

Using Seasonal Work to Move Abroad, Travel the World, and Save Money with Jaxton Bloemhard

Feb 23, 2026 37m

Want to save thousands to fund your move abroad? Or work in a stunning US National Park while figuring out your next adventure? Seasonal work might be the answer you're looking for.In this episode,…

Things We Didn’t Expect About Living Abroad: Biggest Surprises and Challenges

Feb 16, 2026 53m

You move abroad and think things will be a certain way. But, guess what? A lot isn’t as it seems! So in this episode of Packing Up & Peacing Out we are digging into the things that have surprised…

Using Social Media the RIGHT WAY Abroad: Making Friends Through DMs

Feb 09, 2026 57m

We are so excited to announce YOUR DREAM LIFE ABROAD by PUPO: the Facebook Group for the PUPOers! It will be a space to meet other people living in your city, ask questions about moving abroad, share…

Drinking Culture Shock: How Moving Abroad Changed Drinking For Us

Feb 02, 2026 58m

Grabbing a pint after work with colleagues seems normal, right? Until it's 2am and you've said things that will haunt your Monday morning meeting.In this episode, Taylor and Lili dive into the…

Is Bigger Actually Better? American vs European Homes

Jan 26, 2026 54m

So you moved to Europe and all the sudden you have to take off your shoes in the house and fit all of your condiments in a fridge the size of a backpack? Welcome to our lives! Sometimes moving abroad…

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