Mermaids Abroad

🎙️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 📩 mermaidsabroad@gmail.com [mermaidsabroad@gmail.com]

🎙Episode 37: "Spring in Germany vs Ireland — Frühlingsfest, Longer Days & That “Back to Life” Energy"

🎙Episode 37: "Spring in Germany vs Ireland — Frühlingsfest, Longer Days & That “Back to Life” Energy" Spring in Europe hits different 🌸 In this episode, we’re talking about that exact moment when everything shifts, the first warm day, the parks fill up, and suddenly everyone is outside like they’ve been reborn after winter. But spring doesn’t look the same everywhere — Germany and Ireland each have their own version of it. We talk about: 🌸 The “everyone comes back to life” moment after winter☀️ Germany’s first sunny day energy — parks packed, beers out, no hesitation🇮🇪 Spring in Ireland — longer evenings, everything turning so green, and that mix of rain + fresh air🍺 What Frühlingsfest really is (not just “mini Oktoberfest”) 🥔 Spargelzeit (white asparagus season) and Germany’s seasonal food obsession 🍓 Strawberry stands, outdoor markets, and the return of street life 🎧 New episodes every Monday 📩 mermaidsabroad@gmail.com

🎙️Episode 35: "Moving in Dublin — What We Learned (So You Don’t Suffer 😅)"

🎙️Episode 35: "Moving in Dublin — What We Learned (So You Don’t Suffer 😅)" Moving sounds simple… until you’re carrying boxes up four flights of stairs wondering why you own so much stuff. In this episode, we’re breaking down everything Chrissy learned from moving within Dublin — what worked, what didn’t, and what we’d 100% do differently next time. We talk about: 🚚 Renting a van (and why it’s the best option for local moves)📦 Doing the move in phases instead of all at once🚗 When it actually makes sense to switch to a smaller car🎁 Selling or giving things away before you move (trust us on this)🧠 Why moving stuff you don’t even like anymore is the biggest mistake💸 Keeping it simple instead of overcomplicating logistics This episode is super practical, a little chaotic, and full of those “why didn’t we think of that sooner?” moments. If you’re planning a move — especially in a city like Dublin — this is your sign to simplify EVERYTHING 🤍 🎧 New episodes every Monday 📩 mermaidsabroad@gmail.com

🎙️Episode 34: "Things That Surprised Me About Easter in Europe"

🎙️Episode 34: "Things That Surprised Me About Easter in Europe" Easter looks very different depending on where you grow up 🐣🌍 In this episode, we’re breaking down how Easter is celebrated in Germany and Poland — and how it compares to the US traditions we’re used to. From egg hunts to food to church traditions, this one is full of those little cultural differences that make you go: “Wait… this is how they do it here?” We talk about: 🥚 Easter egg hunts — but not plastic eggs🍫 Hidden chocolate AND real painted hard-boiled eggs🌷 Multiple egg hunts with family — parents, grandparents, godparents🐟 No meat on Friday📆 Good Friday + Easter Monday as holidays (depending on region) This episode is cozy, nostalgic, and full of those small traditions that make holidays abroad feel both familiar and completely new. Because sometimes it’s the little things that show you just how different cultures can be 🤍 🎧 New episodes every Monday 📩 mermaidsabroad@gmail.com

🎙️Episode 33: "Birthday Episode! + Germany & Ireland Through New Eyes"

🎙️Episode 33: "Birthday Episode! + Germany & Ireland Through New Eyes" Sometimes you don’t really notice a place… until you come back to it 👀 In this episode, we’re sharing what it feels like to experience a country from a new perspective — Chrissy visiting Germany and noticing things differently, and Anja reflecting on her trip to Dublin. We talk about: 🇩🇪 What stands out when you visit Germany instead of living there🇮🇪 Life in Ireland — what feels familiar, what feels different, and what still surprises🌍 How your perspective shifts when you’re not fully “in it” anymore🧠 The difference between being a local and an outsider Plus:🎂 Anja’s birthday plans — what she’ll be doing and how it feels celebrating abroad✨ How birthdays hit differently when you’re not at home💭 Reflecting on how much has changed since moving abroad This episode is reflective, cozy, and all about those small realizations that make you pause and think: “Wait… has this always been like this?” 🎧 New episodes every Monday📩 mermaidsabroad@gmail.com