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Packing Up & Peacing Out

Lili Paxton and Taylor Kane

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

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00:42:15

Can You Survive and Thrive in a Long Distance...

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2025/12/22

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 us to talk about their long distance relationship that started with a Facebook dm slide and took 8 years

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00:56:12

Moving Abroad Solo VS with a Partner: Pros, Cons &...

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2025/12/15

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 that one-way flight solo or with your bf/gf/wife/hubby/partner! Please do give us a review on your

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00:49:22

Navigating Career Squiggles Abroad with Embrace the...

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2025/12/08

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 two career coaches. Whether you're job hunting abroad, considering a pivot, or just feeling a little

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00:51:56

How Traveling Changes When You Live Abroad

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2025/12/01

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 leap to move abroad. Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/Follow Taylor:

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00:55:53

Is European Food Better? All Things Food When You...

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2025/11/24

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/Follow Taylor:

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00:46:37

The Reality of Celebrating the Holidays When You Live...

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2025/11/17

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, celebrating new holidays, weird traditions we don’t understand as immigrants, and how being a dead dad club

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00:49:34

Staying Engaged with Politics in Your Home Country...

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2025/11/10

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 to vote abroadWhy staying engaged matters (even when you're far away)Navigating "survivor's

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00:59:19

The One with the British Boyfriends: Dishing on...

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2025/11/03

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 romance.(Note: There's a minor sound issue on Lili's end, but the conversation was too good to

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00:49:08

Moving abroad with a chronic illness? What, like it’s...

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2025/10/27

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 for cystic fibrosis, organ transplant, and the rare disease community. On top of all of her health

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00:54:39

Finding an Apartment When You Move Abroad

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2025/10/20

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 done it plenty of time In this episode you’ll hear: How we found our apartments abroad The tips and trick

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00:51:31

Between Two Homes: Preparing for a Visit Back Home...

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2025/10/13

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 while you've been away.In this episode, you'll discover:The delicate art of packing for home visits

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00:43:22

Men Be Men, Internationally: Safety and Scams Abroad

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2025/10/06

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 and our travels beyond. In this episode, you'll discover:How safety statistics in Europe actually

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00:51:07

Starting an Expat Community Where You Move with Vita...

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2025/09/29

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 of creating vibrant expat communities from scratch. After experiencing the isolation of moving to Prague

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00:50:07

Building a Freelance Career that Funds Your Move...

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2025/09/22

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 location-independent income that made our moves possible.In this episode, you'll discover:Taylor's

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00:53:59

How to Be The Friend That Studies Abroad with Hunter...

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2025/09/15

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 abroadWhy Prague is the perfect student cityHow studying abroad changes your whole life Working in the study abroad

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00:55:28

1 Year Anniversary: What We Wish We'd Known Before...

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2025/09/08

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 unofficial survival guide from two Americans who just survived the rookie year.You'll discover:The #1

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00:54:21

Surviving Sickness Abroad When You Can’t Have Mom’s...

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2025/09/01

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 familiar medications. From frantically Google Translating symptoms to navigating foreign pharmacies while

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00:54:51

Starting a New Life Down Under in 30-Days with Life...

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2025/08/25

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 of heading home to London.In this episode, you'll hear:The honest moment Jezelle realized she was

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00:51:32

Are We Really That Loud? What It’s Like Being an...

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2025/08/18

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, Diane and Kelly pop in for another segment of Call Your Mother!Whether you're an American considering

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00:50:17

Au Pair Life: Heartbreaks and Adventures Down Under...

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2025/08/11

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 of dating and heartbreak in a foreign country, Emma's story will have you laughing, nodding, and

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