Living in Europe: What Changed, What Stayed the Same and What Surprised Us
We recorded this episode after years of living in Europe. We talk about what daily life feels like now compared to when we first moved, what we adjusted to quickly and the things that still feel different from the US. This is an honest look at routines, travel, food, culture and the parts of life abroad people do not always talk about. This episode of our Living in Europe podcast looks at what changed, what stayed the same and the parts of daily life abroad we never expected.
Episode Summary
Living in Europe changed the way we travel, the way we plan our days and how we look at time. In this episode we talk about our move, what felt unfamiliar at first and the things that became normal faster than we expected. We cover the differences in food shopping, school schedules, holidays, healthcare, transportation and the slower approach to weekends.
We also talk about the parts of expat life that feel easier, the moments that still take effort and why we stayed this long. It is a clear look at how life abroad shifts your habits and how living in Europe changed the way we explore the continent.
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