EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 35 MIN
Expating, but 65 years ago - with Nicoletta Loewenherz
from Quiero un Panino con Cheese - a Podcast for TCKs and Multicultural Families · host Gaia and Hazel
Send us Fan MailWhat would it be like to leave everything you’ve ever known — your family, your hometown, your traditions — at just 23 years old and start a life abroad? Now imagine doing it 65 years ago, without the internet, Google Maps, cell phones, Duolingo, or even reliable landlines.That’s the incredible journey of our guest, Nicoletta Loewenherz, who “expated” long before the word was even common. Now 87 years old, Nicoletta shares wonderful stories and timeless wisdom from a life lived across countries, continents, and cultures.In our conversation, we talk about: ✨ The mix of fear and excitement she felt when moving abroad for the very first time ✨ Her early experiences with culture shock in new countries ✨ The unexpected reverse culture shock she faced when returning home ✨ What it was like to raise three children while constantly moving around the worldNicoletta’s closing advice to anyone considering this lifestyle is absolutely golden — inspiring, practical, and heartfelt.🎙️ This is an episode you won’t want to miss!Please hit the follow button and enter this crazy, multilingual, international world and explore these questions and so much more as I open up about my personal experiences over a cup of coffee, Americano, espresso, cafe con leche, or whatever gets you moving!For more, please follow me also on Instagram at Quiero un Panino con Cheese
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Send us Fan Mail What would it be like to leave everything you’ve ever known — your family, your hometown, your traditions — at just 23 years old and start a life abroad? Now imagine doing it 65 years ago, without the internet, Google Maps, cell phones, Duolingo, or even reliable landlines. That’s the incredible journey of our guest, Nicoletta Loewenherz, who “expated” long before the word was even common. Now 87 years old, Nicoletta shares wonderful stories and timeless wisdom from a life li...
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