Living in Germany for 9 years changed everything about how I see Texas and the US. As an American immigrant/expat in Munich, I’m sharing why I won’t move back to Texas, covering the biggest differences in healthcare, safety, cost of living, politics, and culture between Germany vs USA. If you’re curious about moving abroad or what real expat life is like, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I open up about the hard truths and personal stories that shaped my decision to stay in Germany. From walking alone at night in Munich to experiencing German healthcare, you’ll hear why moving abroad was truly life-changing. Its not easy speaking about the hard stuff, but I’m happy I did so in this episode!⏰ CHAPTERS:0:00 – Walking alone at night in Germany vs Texas2:00 – Why I left Texas & the reality of shootings in the US6:00 – German healthcare system differences12:20 – Munich walkability & safety19:00 – Salaries, cost of living & social benefits´23:30 – Political climate & women’s rights26:30 – Climate, weather & everyday life29:15 – Travel & geography (Germany vs Texas)31:20 – Why family still pulls me back33:45 – Reflections on 9 years abroadAbout The Pod AbroadHowdy und Servus, y'all! I'm Paulina :-) I'm originally from Texas and have been living in Munich, Germany for the last 9 years. The Pod Abroad brings insightful, funny, and unfiltered stories, together with advice on navigating life abroad. From cultural differences to adapting to new norms, each episode explores what it means to build a home away from home. Weekly episodes feature a mix of my own stories and conversations with international friends.👉 If you relate to this episode, please like, comment, and share with a fellow immigrant, expat, travel lover or anyone curious!✨ Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday about cultural differences and life as an American in Germany🎧 LISTEN & CONNECTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/711j4OKApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcastMore platforms: https://linktr.ee/thepodabroadInstagram → @thepod.abroad   / thepod.abroad  TikTok → @thepodabroad   / thepodabroad  Email → [email protected] 🎥 CREWVideo, Audio & Music: Tim ter HuurneDesign/Branding: Ali Khazanbeik https://ytjobs.co/talent/profile/410967

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