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 compares to America

• The subtle but important differences in street harassment and women's safety between countries

• Common scams targeting expats and tourists that you need to know before moving

Whether you're planning your move or already living overseas, this episode delivers what guidebooks and visa websites never provide. No fear-mongering, just practical advice from two American women who have navigated these challenges themselves.

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Tags: women's safety abroad, expat security, avoiding scams overseas, solo female travel, safety in Europe vs US, international safety for women, expat safety tips, moving abroad safely, personal security overseas, women living abroad, safety concerns for female expats

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 herself, Vita built an organization that now connects international residents through events, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Whether you've just landed in a new country, are planning an international move, or have been abroad for years but still struggle with isolation, this episode provides actionable strategies for building the community support system that makes expat life not just survivable, but truly fulfilling.

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Tags: expat communities, building community abroad, international networking, overcoming expat loneliness, Prague expat groups, connecting overseas, expat entrepreneurs, community building abroad, finding friends internationally, expat events, cultural integration, international support systems

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 path from healthcare to consulting and non-profit work that now funds her Prague lifestyle

• Lili's evolution from English teacher in Spain to podcast manager in London

• Figuring out what freelance career YOU should pursue given your unique perspective and sitution

• Practical strategies for finding your first clients, from leveraging your existing network to platforms like Upwork and LinkedIn

• Smart pricing strategies for international clients (and why you should raise your rates faster than you think)

• How content creation fits into the freelance puzzle

If you have just started as a freelancer, never even considered it, or are well on your self-employment journey: this episode has something for you!

Plus: Taylor and Lili share their latest "Integration Check/Czech" moments!

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Tags: freelancing abroad, digital nomad income, remote work overseas, expat careers, self-employment visa, location independent jobs, making money abroad, freelance for expats, international remote work, building online income