Mermaids Abroad

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

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

🎙️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