Packing Up & Peacing Out

Lili Paxton and Taylor Kane
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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 yours, this is the podcast for you! Hosted by Taylor @taylortakesprague & Lili @arichwomansworld

  1. 4D AGO

    Using Seasonal Work to Move Abroad, Travel the World, and Save Money with Jaxton Bloemhard

    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 seasonal employment as a launchpad for living abroad. In this episode, we cover: What is seasonal work and how does it work? How Jax found his job at Glacier National Park The reality of living and working in a National Park (housing, pay, social life) How to use seasonal jobs to save money fast Best seasonal work platforms and companies hiring now How seasonal work can help you travel and move abroad Tips for first-time seasonal workers Resources Mentioned:  https://www.coolworks.com/  https://www.xanterra.com/ If you’re applying to a job with Jax’s company Xanterra, put him down as a referral it helps you and him out! Follow Jax on TikTok 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  Love the show? Please leave us a review on your podcast app – it helps us reach more expats and listeners living abroad! Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/ Follow Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylortakesprague Follow Lili: https://www.instagram.com/arichwomansworld

    38 min

  2. FEB 16

    Things We Didn’t Expect About Living Abroad: Biggest Surprises and Challenges

    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 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  Love the show? Please leave us a review on your podcast app – it helps us reach more expats and listeners living abroad! Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/ Follow Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylortakesprague  Follow Lili: https://www.instagram.com/arichwomansworld

    53 min

  3. FEB 9

    Using Social Media the RIGHT WAY Abroad: Making Friends Through DMs

    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 compare is to despair! Secondly, you can absolutely make friends through your phone, but only if you follow our tips.  This episode of Packing Up & Peacing Out is something Lili and Taylor are experts in, using social media to make friends. Whether its by DMing your favorite micro creator in your city, going to an event you found on Instagram, or hosting your own event- we have the tips to help you do it right way.  Love the show? Please leave us a review on your podcast app – it helps us reach more expats and listeners living abroad! Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GJM3RsfRH/?mibextid=wwXIfr  Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/ Follow Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylortakesprague Follow Lili: https://www.instagram.com/arichwomansworld

    57 min

  4. FEB 2

    Drinking Culture Shock: How Moving Abroad Changed Drinking For Us

    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, and Lili reveals why trying to keep up with her British boyfriend at the pub is always a mistake. Whether you're an American living in Europe, planning your move abroad, or just curious about how different cultures approach drinking, this convo covers everything from workplace happy hours to navigating social pressure as an expat. In this episode: How drinking culture differs between the US, UK, Spain, and Czech Republic The unwritten rules of pub culture and after-work drinks abroad Personal stories about adjusting alcohol habits as expats Why Americans find European drinking culture surprising Love the show? Please leave us a review on your podcast app – it helps us reach more expats and listeners living abroad! Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/ Follow Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylortakesprague  Follow Lili: https://www.instagram.com/arichwomansworld

    58 min

  5. JAN 26

    Is Bigger Actually Better? American vs European Homes

    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 really helps us reach more expats and expat-curious listeners! Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/ Follow Lili:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arichwomansworld⁠ Follow Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylortakesprague

    54 min

  6. JAN 19

    Is It Time To Leave the USA? From Two Gals Who Already Escaped America

    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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/ Follow Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylortakesprague  Follow Lili: https://www.instagram.com/arichwomansworld

    54 min

  7. JAN 12

    Our Most Controversial Move Abroad HOT TAKES

    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 podcast app – it really helps us reach more expats and expat-curious listeners! Follow the pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/ Follow Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylortakesprague Follow Lili: https://www.instagram.com/arichwomansworld

    43 min

  8. JAN 5

    How Body Image and Standards Change When Moving Abroad

    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 being a curvacious gal in Spain was not for the weak. Taylor dishes something insane statistics she learned. 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/ Follow Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylortakesprague  Follow Lili: https://www.instagram.com/arichwomansworld

    58 min
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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 yours, this is the podcast for you! Hosted by Taylor @taylortakesprague & Lili @arichwomansworld

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  • Creator
    Lili Paxton and Taylor Kane
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lili Paxton and Taylor Kane
  • Show Website
    Packing Up & Peacing Out