the getAwayZ Podcast
Real travel stories and practical guides for exploring Europe with teens, pets and curiosity.
Welcome to the getAwayZ. We’re Erin and Lisa, friends and roommates who moved from the U.S. to Europe in 2017. With Erin’s teenage son and Lisa’s dog, Rex, we’ve spent years traveling across the continent, uncovering hidden gems and navigating the quirks of life abroad.
Our podcast is all about sharing the adventures of exploring Europe, from finding dog friendly destinations to discovering activities that keep a teenager engaged. We bring you personal stories, practical travel tips, and an honest look at what it’s like to live and wander as migrants in Europe.
Podcasting since 2024 • 42 episodes
the getAwayZ Podcast
Latest Episodes
European Christmas Traditions and the Stories Behind Them
Europe has some of the oldest Christmas traditions in the world. In this episode we look at where many of them began. We talk about Advent calendars in Germany, the first Christmas markets, and why most of Europe celebrates on Christmas Eve. We...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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19:09
Vienna Travel Guide: Winter Highlights, Palaces, Music and Christmas Markets
Experience Vienna in winter through our real stories of palaces, music, good food and holiday markets. We talk about the stops that stood out for us, from interactive museums to classical concerts in golden halls. We share what we ate, what we ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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21:45
European Trivia Showdown: How Well Do We Know Europe?
This week we switched things up with a European trivia episode. Lisa stepped into quizmaster mode while Erin competed against Meghan and Dylan in a mix of geography, culture and travel questions across Europe. There were confident answers, a fe...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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15:21
Rome Travel Stories: Why We Keep Returning to the Eternal City
They say all roads lead to Rome, and somehow, ours always do. In this episode, we’re sharing the Rome we’ve come to know over multiple trips: the neighborhoods we love, the food we keep craving and the tiny details that make this city unforgett...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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26:14
Teen Life in Europe: Dylan on School, Friends, Travel and Growing Up Abroad (Half His Life)
Half his life in Europe. In this episode Dylan answers questions about moving from the U.S., international school, travel, friends, culture shocks, favorite cities and what he’d tell other teens who might move abroad. Real talk on expat life, s...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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14:24