Death and taxes… yes, even when you move abroad, the IRS still wants to hear from you.

If you’re an American living overseas (or dreaming about it), this is one of those things no one really explains—you still have to file US taxes no matter where you live in the world.

Fun!

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In this episode, we break down what filing taxes abroad actually looks like, why Americans are uniquely affected, and how to stay compliant without losing your mind (or all your money).

We’re also sharing how Taylor is legally paying way less in taxes 👀 (hint: things like the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) can make a big difference).

We also touch on key things you’ve probably heard thrown around but never fully understood—like FBAR, expat tax deadlines, and what happens if you’ve fallen behind.

We cover:

• Do Americans abroad have to file US taxes? (short answer: yes)

• How to file taxes as an American living overseas

• What the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) is and how it can reduce your tax bill

• Important expat tax deadlines you need to know

• What to do if you’ve never filed taxes while living abroad before

• How to stay compliant with the IRS (without panic spiraling)

• How Americans abroad can reduce what they owe (legally!)

🌍 Join our community: Dream Life Abroad by PUPOConnect with expats and aspiring expats, ask questions about moving abroad, and chat directly with hosts Lili and Taylor: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GJM3RsfRH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/

Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylortakesprague

Lili: https://www.instagram.com/arichwomansworld

She moved from Connecticut to the Czech Republic at 18… because of one NPR segment.

No, seriously.

That one moment completely changed Liza Jean’s life—and now she’s helped dozens of other Americans move to Europe for university too.

Liza is a 25-year-old American living in Brussels who did both her undergraduate and graduate degrees abroad. Now, she’s turned that experience into a career, helping students study in Europe through her company, Skola.

You might already know her—she’s built a community of over 300,000 followers sharing what it’s actually like to live abroad, plus tips on how to make it happen yourself.

In this episode, we get into the real logistics of studying abroad in Europe as an American—from choosing a university to building a life overseas (and yes, even learning French and navigating EU citizenship 👀).

If you’ve ever thought, “Could I actually move to Europe for university?” — this is your sign.

We cover:

• How to study in Europe as an American (step-by-step)

• Why Liza chose the Czech Republic for university

• The biggest differences between US vs European universities

• How she built a life abroad after graduation

• Turning studying abroad into a career (and business)

• What to know about visas, language, and EU citizenship

Follow Liza: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizaajean

Follow Skola: https://www.instagram.com/skola.international

Check out Skola: https://skola.be/

Book a session with Liza: https://skola.be/advisors/liza-jean-miezejeski

🌍 Join our community: Dream Life Abroad by PUPOConnect with expats and aspiring expats, ask questions about moving abroad, and chat directly with hosts Lili and Taylor:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GJM3RsfRH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

💜 Love the show?Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people dreaming of living abroad discover the podcast.
📸 Follow the hosts:

Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/

Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylortakesprague

Lili: https://www.instagram.com/arichwomansworld

What’s the difference between expat friendships and local friendships—and why does it feel so much harder to build a real social circle when living abroad?

After watching a video comparing American and British friendship styles, we dive into a topic every expat struggles with: making meaningful connections in a new country.

We’re unpacking:

• How to make local friends vs expat friends while living abroad

• The key differences between friendship cultures

• Why expat friendships can feel intense—but sometimes temporary

• Are American friendships actually “shallow,” or just different?

• How to build a balanced, long-term social circle abroad

Whether you’ve just moved abroad or have been living overseas for years, this episode will help you better understand your friendships—and how to create deeper ones.

🎥 Video we referenced:https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8bGfQaw/

🌍 Join our community: Dream Life Abroad by PUPOConnect with expats and aspiring expats, ask questions about moving abroad, and chat directly with hosts Lili and Taylor:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GJM3RsfRH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

💜 Love the show?Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people dreaming of living abroad discover the podcast.

📸 Follow the hosts:Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/packuppeaceout/Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylortakespragueLili: https://www.instagram.com/arichwomansworld