23 episodes

Hello, beautiful humans! We‘re Zach and Austin, an engaged couple who, with our sausage dog Schnitzel, took a leap and moved abroad! This podcast is all about our journey as we experience new places, people, and cultures. The Human Vibe is all about authentic experiences and perspectives. From travel advice to personal insights, we don’t shy away from being honest about our journey.

The Human Vibe Zach & Austin

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 14 Ratings

Hello, beautiful humans! We‘re Zach and Austin, an engaged couple who, with our sausage dog Schnitzel, took a leap and moved abroad! This podcast is all about our journey as we experience new places, people, and cultures. The Human Vibe is all about authentic experiences and perspectives. From travel advice to personal insights, we don’t shy away from being honest about our journey.

    Putting Down Roots in Germany and Discussing the Impact of the Past Year’s Experiences

    Putting Down Roots in Germany and Discussing the Impact of the Past Year’s Experiences

    Now that we've made a more permanent move to Germany, we're excited to begin this new chapter in our lives and a new season of The Human Vibe! Last year, we decided to leave the United States and live in a different European country every three months. Throughout the journey, we've faced and experienced things that changed us individually and as a couple. In this episode, we discuss the past few weeks, putting down roots in southwestern Germany, and how the journey we've been on has changed our worldview. It's been a beautiful adventure so far and we can't wait to continue visiting new countries and telling you about our lives as expats in Europe. Listen in and thanks for vibing with us!

    • 57 min
    Apartment Hunting in Germany

    Apartment Hunting in Germany

    Hello, beautiful humans! This episode is Austin's first solo and the topic is one we've been asked a lot about. The housing market is wild globally right  now and Germany is no exception. In discussing his experiences finding a long-term apartment lease, Austin shares some of the highs and lows of doing something like this as a foreigner in Europe. From beginning to end, the process was like a roller coaster of emotions and learning moments. If you've ever been curious about the apartment hunting process in Germany (or Europe in general), listen in and thanks for vibing with us! 

    • 20 min
    New Year’s Eve in Sicily, Moving to Croatia, and Nature Bathing on the Adriatic Coast

    New Year’s Eve in Sicily, Moving to Croatia, and Nature Bathing on the Adriatic Coast

    We are so excited to be releasing our 20th episode! This was a really fun one  in which we continue some of our storytelling. Going back to Palermo in Sicily, we spent our last day of 2021 cooking some amazing food and experiencing celebration like we'd never seen (or heard) before. On the first day of 2022, we moved to Split, Croatia! We discussed our journey getting there and why it ended up being a place of spiritual growth and healing. From night-time nature bathing on a pebble beach to hiking the mountains around us, we took some time to slow down for a bit and refuel ourselves. In this episode we chat about our time leading up to the news that brought us to Germany and why Split was such an important milestone and spiritual refuge for us. Listen in and thanks for vibing with us!

    • 51 min
    Zach and Schnitzel Alone in Croatia

    Zach and Schnitzel Alone in Croatia

    As a follow-up to our previous episode in which Austin talked about being alone in Germany for six weeks, this episode will look at what Zach and Schnitzel experienced emotionally in Croatia during that same time. We get candid about facing inner demons, introspection, and the healing power of being in nature. This is an emotional one but we had so much fun recording! Listen in and thanks for vibing with us!

    • 46 min
    Austin Alone in Germany

    Austin Alone in Germany

    Hello, beautiful humans! We are so grateful to be all back together and reunited in southern Germany! In this episode, we dive into Austin's time alone here for six weeks. After receiving a job offer in nearby Karlsruhe, he left Zach and Schnitzel in Croatia and began the process of registering and obtaining his visa. From language and cultural barriers to dealing with poor WiFi connectivity, we discuss what that time period was like for Austin and how it led to our being in Germany, reunited. Listen along and thanks for vibing with us! 

    • 50 min
    Back Together After Six Weeks Apart and Big News!

    Back Together After Six Weeks Apart and Big News!

    After a gruesome six weeks living apart and in different countries, we're finally back together! In this episode we share more details about why we were apart, we'll talk more about our big news, and what our plans for this podcast and our adventures might be. Thank you to everyone who continues to listen to our stories because we couldn't do this without all your love and support! Cheers to being back together and more podcasts to come! Thanks for vibing with us.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

JackMcHair ,

A Needed Perspective

There are a lot of travel podcasts and blogs out there but what makes this so special is that it centers queer voices. Traveling abroad can be very intimidating for marginalized groups and it’s so refreshing to hear two queer men talk about their experiences living in different countries - hopefully my husband and I can get abroad sometime in the near future!

Micah406028 ,

Highly recommend

Great listen for cute, candid, and informative vibes. ☺️

Heather_was_here ,

Vicarious adventures!

I love and miss my good friends but this podcast is a wonderful way to follow along on their journeys about Europe. Take a listen and you will find both warmth for your heart and stimulating thoughts. ❤️

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