Mermaids Abroad

Anja and Christine

Two American cousins. Two countries. One big adventure. 🌍✨ Join us ~ Anja (Munich, Germany 🇩🇪) and Christine (Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪) ~ as we navigate life abroad — the culture shocks, language mishaps, unexpected lessons, and all the little moments in between. From laugh-out-loud stories to honest chats about identity, relationships, and finding your place in a new country, this podcast is your cozy corner of the internet for anyone who's ever felt like a fish out of water… or just curious about life outside the U.S. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday — come wander the world with us!

  1. Mar 23

    🎙️Episode 32: "What I Learned in Japan — Culture Shocks & Unwritten Rules ⭐"

    🎙️Episode 32: "What I Learned in Japan — Culture Shocks & Unwritten Rules ⭐" Japan is one of those places where everything just works… but also nothing works the way you expect 😅🇯🇵 In this episode, we’re sharing everything we learned (and had to quickly adjust to) while traveling through Japan — from Tokyo to Kyoto to Osaka. We talk about: 🚶‍♀️ Escalator rules — Tokyo = stand left, Kyoto = stand right🚫 Why you absolutely do NOT jaywalk🚌 Public transport differences — every bus has its own system🎫 Using the Suica card (and why it’s easier than you think)👟 Taking shoes off in dressing rooms (and yes… face covers too)👶 Kids commuting to school alone — and how safe it feels🚆 Shinkansen details (chargers in the armrest = game changer)🚲 Biking culture that feels like there are no rules🧍‍♀️ Lining up for everything — buses, trains, life😅 Subway etiquette Plus:🥐 The one thing we didn’t expect to miss — Japanese convenience stores🍀 A little St. Patrick’s Day moment abroad🤍 And all the small cultural details that make Japan feel so unique This episode is full of those “wait… am I doing this wrong?” moments that come with traveling somewhere completely different. If you’ve ever felt like you need a rulebook just to exist in a new country — this one’s for you 🤍 🎧 New episodes every Monday📩 mermaidsabroad@gmail.com

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Two American cousins. Two countries. One big adventure. 🌍✨ Join us ~ Anja (Munich, Germany 🇩🇪) and Christine (Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪) ~ as we navigate life abroad — the culture shocks, language mishaps, unexpected lessons, and all the little moments in between. From laugh-out-loud stories to honest chats about identity, relationships, and finding your place in a new country, this podcast is your cozy corner of the internet for anyone who's ever felt like a fish out of water… or just curious about life outside the U.S. 🎙️ New episodes drop every Monday — come wander the world with us!