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

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 abroad

• Why Prague is the perfect student city

• How studying abroad changes your whole life

• Working in the study abroad industry

• Moving to Glasgow to help other students live the dream

And of course we share what foods we’re missing on the menu!

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His Substack: https://hunterabroad.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

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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 thing both Taylor and Lili wish someone had told them before moving

• How their relationships with friends and family back home have evolved (or deteriorated) over the distance

• Whether the financial reality matched their expectations (and the money lessons they learned the hard way)

• Their honest assessment: is moving abroad actually worth it after experiencing all four seasons in their new homes?

Plus: Taylor and Lili reveal their updated future plans - is one of them already thinking about the next move?

Whether you're in the dreaming phase, actively planning, or already living abroad, this episode delivers the unfiltered one-year checkpoint that will either validate your expat journey or give you the reality check you need before taking the leap.

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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 feeling like death, we cover it all!

In the episode you hear:

• How to prepare for your move abroad knowing a sickness will slap you in the face AKA what meds to pack

• How being sick abroad hits different

• The healthcare systems in Prague and London and why the US sucks so bad at healthcare for normal people

Whether you're planning a move abroad or already living overseas, this episode delivers the practical advice and emotional preparation for that inevitable first illness that no one warns you about!

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Tags: healthcare abroad, sick while traveling, expat healthcare, moving abroad preparation, international healthcare comparison, medicine abroad, foreign pharmacies, expat essentials, American healthcare overseas, expat challenges, living abroad realities

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 DONE with the backpacking life

• Her wild 30-day race against the clock to find both a job AND an apartment in Australia

• How she built "Black Girls in Melbourne" - a social community for Black women in Melbourne when she couldn't find one

• The emotional truth about building a life 10,000+ miles from family

Whether you're fantasizing about life Down Under, curious about how people end up in completely unexpected countries, or just love a good "this wasn't the plan but it worked out better" story, Jezelle's journey from accidental tourist to Australian resident will have you reconsidering your own five-year plan!

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Tags: moving to Australia, expat life Melbourne, Black women abroad, failed backpacking trip, British expats in Australia, Australian work visa, rental market Australia, expat communities, moving abroad stories

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 a move abroad, already living overseas, or just curious about the expat experience, this episode offers honest insights into navigating the world with one of the most recognizable (and sometimes controversial) passports.

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