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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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00:55:01

Will Moving Abroad Actually Make You Happier? What...

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2026/04/27

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 what the World Happiness Report actually measures and why a country's happiness ranking might be one of the least useful things to consider when deciding where to move abroad.Spoiler: the USA is #23 and trending downward. The UK is #29, also trending down. The Czech Republic? #20 and climbing. But

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00:50:19

All the Little Adjustments of Moving Abroad: The...

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2026/04/20

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 say hello and goodbye to everyone.In this episode, Taylor and Lili are rating all the random things they’ve had to get used to while living abroad in Prague and London—from mildly annoying to surprisingly life-changing.Inspired by @katietheguiri’s post about adjusting to life in Spain, we’re sharing the

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00:50:25

Do Expats Have to File Taxes? What You Need to Know...

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2026/04/13

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 explains—you still have to file US taxes no matter where you live in the world.Fun!💸 This episode is sponsored by MyExpatTaxesOur first sponsor (!!) and a tool built specifically to make filing US taxes abroad way easier.Use code PACKUP for 10% off one of their plans here https://www.myexpattaxes.com/ In this

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00:50:54

Move to Europe for College: The Real Story + How to...

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2026/04/06

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 move to Europe for university too.Liza is a 25-year-old American living in Brussels who did both her undergraduate and graduate degrees abroad. Now, she’s turned that experience into a career, helping students study in Europe through her company, Skola.You might already know her—she’s built a community of

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00:58:30

Are Friendships Different Across Borders? Expat VS...

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2026/03/30

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 and British friendship styles, we dive into a topic every expat struggles with: making meaningful connections in a new country.We’re unpacking:How to make local friends vs expat friends while living abroadThe key differences between friendship culturesWhy expat friendships can feel intense—but sometimes

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01:02:14

Celebrating Birthdays Abroad (And Why It Can Feel So...

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2026/03/23

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 been living overseas for years, birthdays can bring up everything from excitement and independence to homesickness, loneliness, and reflection.In this episode of Packing Up & Peacing Out, we’re getting real about what it’s like to celebrate birthdays as Americans living abroad.Lili shares what it was

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00:57:44

Is the American Dream Dead? Why More Americans Are...

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2026/03/16

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 why more Americans are seriously considering moving abroad—and why the traditional American Dream may not feel so attainable anymore.From rising costs of living to burnout culture, many people are asking a big question: Is a better life actually easier to build outside the United States?As two Americans

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00:52:04

Moving Abroad Won’t Fix Your Problems: Expat Mental...

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2026/03/09

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, or depression even more intense.In this episode, we’re talking about mental health for expats and people who move abroad with Jamie Martindale, a licensed counselor based in Prague who works closely with the international community. If you’ve ever moved abroad and found yourself thinking, “Wait… why am I

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00:53:39

What People Get Wrong About Moving Abroad:...

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2026/03/02

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 the most common assumptions people make about expats and immigrants—and sharing whether we think they're true, false, or somewhere in between.As two American women who moved to Europe (Taylor in Prague, Lili in London), we've heard it all. In this episode,

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00:37:48

Using Seasonal Work to Move Abroad, Travel the World,...

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2026/02/23

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, we chat with Jaxton Bloemhard, who spent last summer working in Glacier National Park in Montana and has used seasonal jobs to fund his travels all over the world. We cover everything from how to find seasonal work, what it's actually like to live and work in a National Park, and how to use

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00:53:09

Things We Didn’t Expect About Living Abroad: Biggest...

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2026/02/16

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 us. ALSO Lili shares some big news about her life in London. And Taylor shares some career growing pains she is having. 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 your opinions

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00:57:11

Using Social Media the RIGHT WAY Abroad: Making...

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2026/02/09

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 your opinions on the week’s topic, and have a direct line to Lili and Taylor. Join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GJM3RsfRH/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠ Have you spent hours a day doomscrolling seeing other people with their fun friend groups abroad… but you don’t have that? First of all, to

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00:58:08

Drinking Culture Shock: How Moving Abroad Changed...

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2026/02/02

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 surprising differences in drinking culture across Europe and the US. From London's legendary pub culture to Spain's relaxed relationship with sangria and Prague's beer-obsessed bars, they explore how moving abroad changed their relationship with alcohol.Taylor shares why two glasses of wine is now her limit,

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00:54:13

Is Bigger Actually Better? American vs European Homes

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2026/01/26

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 is really just moving house. Your house will just be a lot more different than before! Taylor and Lili cover all the major differences (some you expect, others you don’t) and discuss their gripes with European and American households. Love the show? Please leave us a review on your podcast app – it

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00:54:02

Is It Time To Leave the USA? From Two Gals Who...

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2026/01/19

Given all the sh*t going down in the USA right now, we figured no better time to talk about the itching feeling a lot of Americans are feeling right now. Should you leave? Now obviously we support you leaving the USA- but what happens if everyone does? And how do you even go about it? ALSO will you just feel guilty? All things we discuss in this episode. Love the show? Please leave us a review on your podcast app – it really helps us reach more expats and expat-curious listeners!Follow the pod on

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00:42:50

Our Most Controversial Move Abroad HOT TAKES

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2026/01/12

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. And of course we cover our top 3 move abroad hot takes! Love the show? Please leave us a review on your

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00:58:06

How Body Image and Standards Change When Moving Abroad

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2026/01/05

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, guess what? Every country has its own standards, and that impacts how you feel also. Lili shares how

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00:49:30

2026 Vision Boards for Living Abroad

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2025/12/29

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 a new hobby, this episode is here to relate and inspire all the PUPOers this new years!Join Taylor and

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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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