Expat Chatter
It's true. Even after years of living in Munich, Germany, I find funny stuff to talk about. Language gaffes, cultural confrontations, and life abroad. It's an ongoing adventure!
Podcasting since 2021 • 124 episodes
Expat Chatter
Latest Episodes
When life gives you lemons, it helps to recognize them
I thought my French was good enough to get me around southern France. But language skills were not enough.
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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8:15
Getting lost the old-fashioned way
Those of us who predate GPS know how to get around without using technology. Knowing the points of the compass is helpful for navigating in an American city, but in Europe, the streets often date from the days of footpaths and donkey carts. The...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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6:48
Emotional baggage - why I pack too much when I go home
I used to feel sheepish whenever I took an overpacked suitcase home on a trip to the U.S. But when I thought about it more closely, I realized there was a very good reason for doing this.
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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0:30
Home sweet home - only better
I fantasize about taking my kids back to where I grew up to show them the real America. Except when I arrive, it’s often to discover that many things have changed. Shops have disappeared, new restaurants have sprouted up. I may wax nostalgic, b...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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7:46
9 things you didn't know about Chicago
The real founding fatherI just recently overcame my amazement that Alexander Hamilton was not Anglo-American but from the Caribbean island of Nevis, contrary to the lore of America’s Founding Fathers. Thanks to the musical, this has become ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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8:26