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!
🎙️ Episode 40: "The Best Summer Day Trips & Weekend Getaways from NYC, Dublin & Munich ☀️🌍"
🎙️ Episode 40: "The Best Summer Day Trips & Weekend Getaways from NYC, Dublin & Munich ☀️🌍"
Summer is officially here, which means it's time to get out of the city and explore.
In this episode, we're sharing our favorite day trips and weekend escapes from three places we know and love: New York City, Dublin, and Munich.
Whether you're looking for beaches, mountains, charming towns, hiking trails, or just a change of scenery, we've got ideas for every type of traveler.
We talk about:
🇺🇸 Easy escapes from NYC
🌊 Beach towns, coastal getaways & small-town charm
🚆 Places you can reach without a car
🏙️ Weekend trips when you need a break from city life
🇮🇪 Day trips from Dublin
🌊 Seaside towns and cliff walks
🚶♀️ Coastal hikes and scenic train rides
☘️ Hidden gems beyond the city center
🇩🇪 Summer adventures from Munich
🏔️ Alpine lakes and mountain towns
🚴♀️ Bavarian day trips
🍺 Beer gardens, hiking trails, and fairytale villages
Plus:
✨ Our personal favorites
☀️ Why summer is the perfect time to be a tourist close to home
This episode is packed with inspiration for your next adventure—whether you have one day, one weekend, or just the urge to get out and explore.
🎧 New episodes every Monday
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25 May 2026
🎙️ Episode 39: "Being a Tourist in Your Own City 🌍✨"
🎙️ Episode 39: "Being a Tourist in Your Own City 🌍✨"
Sometimes living somewhere means you stop actually exploring it.
In this episode, we’re talking about rediscovering the cities we live in — and how being a tourist in your own city can completely change the way you experience it.
From Munich beer gardens to NYC flea markets to cozy Ireland moments, we’re sharing the places and experiences that make us fall back in love with where we live 🤍
We talk about:
🇩🇪 Munich favorites
🌳 English Garden walks
🍺 Beer gardens & Hofbräuhaus energy
🚶♀️ Free walking tours through the city
🚣 Olympia Park boat rentals
🎡 Finding random local events & festivals
🇺🇸 NYC favorites
🎭 Broadway shows (including Every Brilliant Thing)
🌇 The High Line + Chelsea Market combo
🛍️ Brooklyn & DUMBO flea markets
🍜 Time Out Market views + food
🌉 Walking the Brooklyn Bridge like a main character
🇮🇪 Ireland moments
☘️ Cozy pub culture & live music nights
🌊 Walking the cliffs in Howth or doing the Bray to Greystones walk
🍺 Guinness Storehouse visits & Temple Bar energy
📚 Wandering Trinity College
This episode is your reminder that sometimes the best travel experiences are hiding in the city you already live in ✨
🎧 New episodes every Monday
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18 May 2026
🎙️Episode 38: "Bridal Showers in Europe?? 💍🌸"
🎙️Episode 38: "Bridal Showers in Europe?? 💍🌸"
American bridal showers vs. European wedding traditions are VERY different 😅
In this episode, we’re talking about what pre-wedding celebrations actually look like in Germany & Ireland — and why the classic American bridal shower isn’t really a traditional thing here.
Instead of matching pajamas and gift-opening brunches… think:
🥂 Schnaps tours in the woods
🌲 Hiking with friends before the wedding
🌸 Flower crowns
🍬 Selling candy & shots to strangers during your bachelorette party
💥 Smashing porcelain for good luck
We get into:
🇩🇪 What a Polterabend is — and why Germans break dishes before weddings
🎉 Junggesellinnenabschied (JGA) culture in Germany
🛍️ The iconic Bauchladen — selling little items to strangers during the bachelorette party
💍 How American bridal showers are slowly influencing Europe
This episode is chaotic, wholesome, slightly unhinged, and full of those little cultural differences that make weddings abroad so fascinating 🤍
🎧 New episodes every Monday
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