"But how will you live there if you don't speak the language?!" Every expat or immigrant has heard this question… and in this episode, we're tackling it head-on!

Join Lili and Taylor as they dive into the real struggles and surprising wins of navigating life in countries where English isn't the primary language. Lili reveals her humbling experience living in Spain despite years of classroom Spanish (spoiler: she could barely order a beer), while Taylor shares her Czech Republic journey and whether learning Czech was is worth the effort.

In this episode:

• The honest truth about whether you NEED to learn the local language to thrive abroad

• How language barriers impact your ability to build authentic friendships

• Our tried-and-tested language learning methods that actually work for busy adults

• The unexpected emotional impact of not understanding conversations around you

• Practical tips for surviving daily life when you're still learning (grocery shopping, doctor visits, bureaucracy)

Whether you're considering a move to a non-English speaking country or already struggling with language immersion, this episode delivers actionable strategies and real talk about what it's actually like on the ground.

Listen now for the language learning advice we wish we'd had before moving abroad!

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Tags: language learning abroad, expat language barriers, living in non-English countries, learning Czech, Spanish for expats, language immersion, American expats in Europe, language learning apps, cultural adaptation, moving abroad, expat dating, language learning tips, immigrant problems

"So you both have rich dads, right? That's how you paid for your lives abroad?"

Well... not exactly. In this no-filter episode, Taylor and Lili pull back the curtain on the financial realities of moving overseas.

We get into ALL the money questions you're too afraid to ask:

• The amount we each saved before making our first international moves
• The shocking truth about our monthly budgets in Prague and London (rent, groceries, social life—we share it ALL)
• Why European salaries seem so low compared to American ones (and whether you'll actually feel broke)
• How to save money after moving (yes, it's possible!)
• The long-term financial impacts of becoming an expat or immigrant that no one warns you about

If you've been wondering if moving abroad is financially realistic for your bank account, or you've already moved and want to compare your spending with other expats, this episode is your financial reality check!

No sugar daddies, no BS—just two American gals sharing the unfiltered financial tea about what it really takes to pack up and peace out.

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Tags: expat finances, cost of living abroad, moving abroad budget, expat salaries, saving money overseas, American expats, international relocation, financial planning for expats, Prague cost of living, London expat budget, immigrants

"How could you move so far away from your family?!" If you've moved abroad, you've heard this question a million times. This week, we're answering it!

Taylor and Lili unpack the emotional reality of being thousands of miles from the people who love you most. From dealing with homesickness during holidays to managing the guilt when you miss important events, we get REAL about the challenges of being an expat daughter.

In this episode:

• Our honest strategies for combating FOMO when scrolling through hometown Instagram stories

• How to balance nurturing old friendships while building your new social circle

• The special 'Call Your Mother' segment featuring both our moms sharing their raw reactions to our moves

• Planning visits: how often, where, and making the most of limited time together

Whether you're preparing for the big move or already abroad, these insights will help you maintain the relationships that matter most—no matter how many time zones separate you.

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Tags: expat lifestyle, moving abroad tips, living overseas, American expats, international relocation, adapting to life abroad, expat community, making friends abroad